Read Books Sweat the Technique: Revelations on Creativity
from the Lyrical Genius
By Rakim
The musician and Hip Hop legend--hailed as "the greatest MC of all time" and
compared to Thelonious Monk--reimagines the writing handbook in this
memoir and guide that incorporates the soulful genius, confidence, and
creativity of a master artist.When he exploded on the music scene, musical
genius Rakim was hailed for his brilliant artistic style, adding layers, complexity,
depth, musicality, and soul to rap. More than anyone, Rakim has changed the
way MCs rhyme. Calm on the mic, his words combine in a frenzy of sound,
using complicated patterns based on multisyllabic rhymes and internal rhythms.
Rakim can tell a story about a down-on-his-luck man looking for a job and turn
it into an epic tale and an unforgettable rhyme. He is not just a great
songwriter--he's a great modern writer.Part memoir, part writing guide, Sweat
the Technique offers insight into how Rakim thinks about words, music,
writing, and rhyming as it teaches writers of all levels how to hone their craft. It
is also a
