Second Edition

Written by Pendulum Ink with a foreword by Big Daddy Kane and an afterword by Dr. Christopher Emdin, Ink is a groundbreaking guide for emcees seeking to refine their craft. Unlike traditional rap manuals, this book offers deep technical insights into lyricism, blending progressive teachings, exercises, and examples from expert emcees. Designed to be studied methodically, its chapters build upon one another to cultivate an artist’s skills. Balancing accessibility for younger rhymers with Hip Hop’s raw authenticity, Ink celebrates 50 years of Hip Hop’s evolution and equips readers to push their writing to new heights.