Self-Guided Modules
Lyricism in Hip Hop has grown from its inception some 50 years ago right up until now. Trust me when I tell you, Hip Hop lyricism will continue to grow and advance forever. That’s five decades and counting of our writing (and performing) evolution. Much of that energy is compiled into these modules to help you enhance the craft for yourself (and for your audiences). Don’t skim these teachings to jump start your writing prowess. Read them closely; embrace the principles and techniques that are most compelling to you, but learn them all. I promise you; the more time you spend honing your skills on each technique, the better off you will be as an artist. I am proud of you for having the courage and constitution to become an artist in the first place. But more importantly I am excited about your investment into lyricism. This is a journey that every writer experiences.
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Sample Module
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Focal Point
Everything has a beginning. Whether you believe in a higher power or the Big Bang, creation has its origins in nothingness. Then, BOOM. Here we are, or here is the creation. It’s the process of energy fused with intention, that allows for thought to come to fruition. This is where Focal Point in the Pendulum Ink lexicon comes to play.
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Focal Point – Questions + Review
A focal point in rap is the part of a bar where the rhyme pattern is established, and it can appear in various positions within the bar or verse, with multiple focal points possible as rhyme patterns change.
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Focal Point - Homework
The video explains a focal point exercise where you choose a rhyming word first, then create a sentence leading up to it, helping to develop rhyme structure and lyrical flow through focused practice.
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