Volumes: How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC How to Rap 2: Advanced Flow & Delivery Techniques
Author
Paul Edwards
Country
United States
Language
English
Genre
Non-fiction hip hop
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Published
December 1, 2009 (sequel was published on September 1, 2013)
Media type
Print (paperback)
How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC is a book on hip hop music and rapping by Paul Edwards. It is compiled from interviews with 104 notable rappers who provide insights into how they write and perform their lyrics.[1][2][3]
How to Rap 2: Advanced Flow & Delivery Techniques is a sequel to the book, also on hip hop music and rapping by Paul Edwards. It includes more insights from the interviews done from the first book.[4]
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