Sweat the technique : revelations on creativity from the lyrical genius
Rakim (Musician), 1968-2020
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When he exploded on the music scene, Rakim was hailed for his brilliant artistic style, adding layers, complexity, depth, musicality and soul to rap. More than anyone, Rakim has changed the way MCs rhyme. Calm on the mic, his words combine in a frenzy of sound, using complicated patterns based on multisyllabic rhymes and internal rhythms. Rakim can tell a story about a down-on-his-luck man looking for a job and turn it into an epic tale and an unforgettable rhyme. He is not just a great songwriter - he's a great modern writer. Part memoir, part writing guide, 'Sweat the Technique' offers insight into how Rakim thinks about words, music, writing and rhyming as it teaches writers of all levels how to hone their craft.
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Rakim (Musician), 1968-, author
Imprint:
New York : Amistad, 2020.
Collation:
272 pages ; 21 cm
ISBN:
9780062850249 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
782.421649
Language:
English
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BRN:
1902375
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