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The Rapper's Handbook: A Guide To Freestyling, Writing Rhymes, And Battling

Whether you're a beginner who's never spit a verse in your life, or a veteran trying to expand your lyrical mastery. Flocabulary gets your rhymes to the next level. From wordplay to punchlines, from metaphors to multisyllable rhymes, The Rapper's Handbook covers all the crucial elements of freestyling, writing rhymes and battling. Each chapter features lyrical examples and advice from professional rappers. Lyrics are analyzed under a microscope to figure out exactly how the best emcees craft their lines. Written by the creators of Flocabulary, whose innovative hip-hop has been featured in press throughout the world, the tips in this book have helped thousands of emcees gain the confidence and skills to rock the microphone.

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