Thursday, September 5, 2013

3 Things To Look At When Searching For The Perfect Vocals

By Delroy Wilkins


Hip hop beats and lyrical entertainment are two things that make hip hop the genre of choice in today's generation. However, making a break into this music genre is challenging given the population of beat producers and rap talent but this doesn't mean there's no opening because there always is. If you've got that beat that can make people groove, be sure to find the right partner who can spit charming rap lines to the rhythm of your hip hop beats. Here are some questions that can help you out in your search for an MC and in dealing with one.

Where should you look for vocal talent? Look both locally and abroad. Many kids discover their penchant for rhyming at an early age and by the time that they grow up, they are already spitting rhymes without effort. You can find these silver-tongued rhyme smiths locally by advertising for general lyrical talent. Be sure to keep make the ad attractive so that you will get great candidates for the post. However, if you are not successful in your local search, you can use the web. You don't have to see the person that you are working with to make sure that the vocals are great. With VOIP software, you can join the recording session from a remote location and online rappers can even have access to their own recording equipment.

Your goal when searching for the right vocal talent should be to find the voice that best complements your beats and instrumentals. Focus on the tone of the voice, the quality and flow. In addition look at the entertainment and relevance of the lyrics with regard to the beat you create. You should also consider the rhythm of the lyrics since rappers tend to have their own rhythm when singing along to specific beats.

What to expect from vocalists. Hip hop beats will partly entice your audience to listen to your tracks. The other element that will convince your audience to listen to your tracks is finding the right vocalist. You will therefore need to find vocalists that are serious in their work. Avoid those who just want to do it for fun. Be clear about what you expect from your vocalist and have a written agreement before you begin work. Ensure that the contract indicates what you expect and what you will give. If you think that there are some improvements to be made on the vocalist's part, point them out. Go for multiple takes even if you think the vocalist has made a perfect take on the first attempt. In addition to this, be prepared to deal with big egos.

The equipment needed. The main equipment your vocalist will need is a mic and pop shield. Other complex equipment can be purchased later especially if you are starting out. Find an affordable mic since the quality of the vocals outweighs the need for high end mics as far as getting the best vocals for your track is concerned. The pop shield is another tool you will need to acquire. For lyricists, voice projection is important and a voice shield helps them improve their vocal quality. There are affordable pop shields. You can also create your own pop shield by stretching a cloth over a coat hanger or TV ariel. Setting up the mic and pop shield involves determining the perfect distance between them. You can use headphones and listen to your voice when you speak into the mic.




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