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

8. Maintain Composure

Danny Myers - Tip: 8. Maintain Composure
Danny Myers – Tip: 8. Maintain Composure

“You have to have composure at all times. If somebody says, ‘Yo, I had sex with your mother,’ and  you get mad at them … then you lost the battle because. You lost your temper because one of the points of this game is to get under to your opponent’s skin. But composure is not just for battle rap. Composure is important because you have to always be a star. You always want to look like the person that everyone wants to be next to or be like.