15 Things Rappers Need To Know – According to Danny Myers

Danny Myers - Tip 15: Be Mindful of Your Words

Check AllHipHop’s this feature on the art of emceeing called “15 Things Every Rapper Should Know.” First up? Battle rapper Danny Myers

13. Break Out The Dictionary

Danny Myers - Tip: 13. Break Out The Dictionary
Danny Myers – Tip: 13. Break Out The Dictionary

“I think that vocabulary is like super underrated. In terms of our profession and what we’re doing, there has to be some sort of mastery of the English language (or whatever language you speak). You need to know words. And you do not need to be a lyrical miracle to be a great rapper. It is how you use the words. Consider Doug E. Fresh, Too Short, E40 all are amazing rappers who use their vocabulary in a creative way.”

“They may have used small words, but they made them make sense. You don’t have to be the lyrical miracle. But if you pull, you know, if you pull the right words together. You can pull off something super simple and when you need to be sophisticated. Just because you got a big vocabulary, don’t mean you’re a good rapper.  I think this is about knowing how to use your vocabulary is simple. It is super key in any type of rap career. Rappers have to understand the science of vocabulary. This is a science of it.”