rap

Rapping is the art of delivering rhythmically spoken lyrics over a beat. It combines elements of poetry, storytelling, wordplay, and performance into a vocal style that emphasises rhythm, rhyme, and flow (the rapper's unique rhythmic cadence and delivery). Rap is the vocal component of hip-hop culture, though the two terms are often used interchangeably. The art form has roots in African oral traditions, Caribbean toasting, and spoken word poetry. Technical skills include multisyllabic rhyming, internal rhyme, metaphor, double entendre, and the ability to ride a beat with precision.