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So here are a couple things you will need on your quest for dominance in the Hip Hop scene.

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BARS
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Like I said, MC’s aren’t just praised for slick lyrics anymore. Regardless though you still need bars. You still need to be able to create great verses and especially hooks. Even the crappiest of MC’s, still need to be able to put them together. Though many of the most praised MC’s are most likely using ghost writers. However you shouldn’t have to rely on a ghost writer. And besides, if you are an excellent song writer you may even be able to consider ghostwriting as a side hustle too.

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A FANBASE
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People in the industry are not going to take any notice of you unless you already have a strong fanbase. Once you can secure this fan base, it will give you more legs to go further also. Once people are already a fan of your music, it makes it easier to get new fans based on word of mouth. The best way to do this, is to create a local buzz in your area by doing shows. The more shows you do in your area, the more people hear of you and begin to know about what you have to offer. If you stay consistent, this will only continue to make your buzz stronger.

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RAPPER HOMIES
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If you get cool with some other MC’s that are doing the same thing as you, it increases your chances to get known. You’ll be able to feed off of each others presence in the Hip Hop game. If you collaborate then their fans will become your fans, and vice versa. Also if things pay off for one of you, it will be a positive thing for the other.

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BUSINESS MENTALITY
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Now a days the music industry is more business minded than ever. With things like the recession and piracy taking it’s toll on the industry, people are obsessed with making money. There is no more love, just business. You have to approach your rap career like it’s a business. Networking with the right people can really get you far. Try to hook up with some Hip Hop blogs online, give them exclusives. Treat bloggers like DJ’s. These bloggers most likely have a lot of connects, and can get the right people hearing your music.

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CONNECTIONS
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This ties in directly with with the Business Mentality tip. You have to make connections, and the way to do this is networking. Networking is the key to success for many people. Not just rappers, but business entrepreneurs period. The more people you tell about what your doing, the more people that know about it. Even if you feel like you aren’t talking to someone that is important, it’s good to tell that person all about yourself. You never know who that person will talk to in the future. Making connections just makes the whole process that much simple.

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A PLAN
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You have to set out a plan for yourself. Don’t just tell yourself that you want to blow up and be the hottest new rapper on the scene, or be the next Drake. Sometimes you may have to settle for less fame, but a shit ton of money. Don’t rule out the possibility of just being an indie rapper. You can make a whole lot of money on the indie scene, if you have a good hustlers mentality. In some cases this may be as far as you can get in the game. Big record labels aren’t investing in new artists like they used to, and even if you get on a major, the deals they offer may be straight up robbery. Plan where you want to go to be successful, don’t set yourself up for failure.

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GET INTO PRODUCTION
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Don’t be one of those people who downloads free beats and rap’s over them on your computer. Take your time to learn production, and perhaps buy all the equipment you need to perfect your sound. Either do that, or pay for studio time. Maybe you can find someone who will give you free studio time (if you have the connections), or find a friend with a studio. You won’t be taken seriously other wise.

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IMAGE
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You may have some of the nicest lyrics, and some hot songs. But without image, you wont get too far. Be sure to inflate your personality to ten times it’s current level. You know who you are, but the world has to know who you are even more. To do that successfully you have to push the bar further than you usually world. Sometimes that means being over the top, but hey you have to stand out some how. Having a lot of ice is not the answer, people do not care how many jewels you have, if they don’t even know who you are yet.

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That’s all for now, look out for volume two. I will stay dropping these gems for you wannabe rapstars out there.

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Check out a transcript of the article below.

Off the heels of his Grammy performance of “Forever” with Eminem, Lil Wayne, Drake and Travis Barker, XXLMag had the chance to chop it up with The Alchemist about Em’s highly anticipated new disc, Relapse 2.

While the disc does not have a release date as of press time, ALC says Em is hard at work in the studio with DJ Khalil. The West Coast beatsmith has had a big year, producing standout joints for Drake (“Fear”), Clipse (“Kinda Like a Big Deal”) and Slaughterhouse (“Cuckoo”).

“Khalil—who I think is like the best producer right now to me—he had been sending records to Em for a while that wasn’t like, they weren’t like clicking in,” Alchemist told XXL. “Em knew he was dope but they haven’t found the right one. And I think they found a couple joints now… the joints they have are crazy. I can’t say 100 percent [that he made the album], but I have heard at least two joints Khalil did and they’re f**kin’ stupid.”

Al, who serves as the Detroit lyricist’s tour DJ, revealed that he has yet to score a beat on Em’s project. “I’m starting to be around Em and the camp more,” he said, “especially finishing these albums. Factor in Em’s sober now, it’s like that’s my man, we chop it up a lot more now…it’s like little by little I’m figuring out what I have to do to create a sound that would be Alchemist/Eminem. I didn’t get it yet.”

One person that Em has been working a lot with is Just Blaze. Al gave XXL insight into their chemistry: “He clicked with Em,” he said. “It was really amazing, too. They really vibed and made some music, beyond like Just just sending him beats, it was nothing like that…I think it’s a perfect meshing of the two…If you could imagine what they could bring to the table at this point, it’s pretty close and maybe a little more.”

In fact, in ALC’s opinion, the whole album is a level above the first Relapse. “He’s doing things lyrically on this album that he hasn’t done before,” he shared. “The punchline game is really back.”

Source: http://www.sixshot.com/news/15564/

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