It’s Wednesday so that can mean only one thing, #WESTCOASTWEDNESDAYS on Dubcnn! As explained last week it has been 5 years sine Paul Edwards contacted Dubcnn with the idea he had to write a book focusing on the Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC and asking for help in speaking to artists themselves to get their input. Years later and with more interviews than countless journalists will ever manage to secure Paul finally released his epic read to critical acclaim and commercial success, it has been in Amazon’s Top 10 Hip-Hop and Rap books since it came out and it’s also being published in Japanese and Korean.
How To Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC is compiled from interviews with over 100 MCs, and featuring many West Coast artists.
Highlights include ﾖ Shock G describing working with 2Pac and his writing processes, RBX on ghostwriting for Dr. Dre, Lady of Rage explaining how she comes up with flows and content, B-Real recalling how he came up with Cypress Hillﾒs biggest hits, Crooked I on writing lyrics down and using tape recorders, DJ Quik discussing being both an MC and a produce, E-40 on coming up with slang and rhythms and much more.
Other West Coast artists and groups interviewed include Bishop Lamont, Cashis, Crooked I, Yukmouth, Glasses Malone, Guerilla Black, Omar Cruz, Spider Loc, The Federation, Tha Alkaholiks and more.
Now, thanks to the great relationship between Dubcnn and Paul Edwards, the writer has given Dubcnn EXCLUSIVE rights to release all the key WestCoast interviews that were compiled to create How To Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC. Each of these interviews give an insight into an artists thought process around creating a track and help you understand why being a Hip-Hop MC is truly an Art and Science!
For the first week of Westcoast Wednesdays: The “How To Rap” Interview Series we presented you with the exclusive and first seen full version of The Lady of Rage Interview that took place in March 2007 for the book. Today we are back with an even bigger and more detailed insight into the artform, this time from Bishop Lamont in February 2007, this really isnt to be missed! He discusses how he got started, how he set about learning his craft, perfecting his skills both writing and recording, divulges information about working with artists including Busta Rhymes, ghostwriting for Warren G and its challenges and OF COURSE hits us off with what Dr. Dre is like as a producer and mentor for an aspiring artist.
Westcoast Wednesdays: The “How To Rap” Interview Series: Bishop Lamont (Week Two)
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Enjoy the interview and please ensure you support the release by buying this incredible book on Amazon or a local bookstore. For more information check out HowToRap.com.
Next on #WESTCOASTWEDNESDAYS: Shock G!
