What's the difference between rap lyrics and poetry lyrics?

RaSoul · 01-02-2014, 07:34 AM

Hi,

I was wondering if rap lyrics are written different than poetry rhymes? I have a character that is a rapper, but I'm not sure how to write the lyrics.

I would appreciate any help you can give.

Thanks,

Johnni Lightning · 01-26-2014, 05:08 PM

There may not necessarily be a difference. Check out Outkast's "SpottieOttieDopalicious". But if I had to clarify it, I would say rap lyrics need a stronger structure, whereas poetry can be more free-form.

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RaSoul Groupie Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 6	What's the difference between rap lyrics and poetry lyrics? Hi, I was wondering if rap lyrics are written different than poetry rhymes? I have a character that is a rapper, but I'm not sure how to write the lyrics. I would appreciate any help you can give. Thanks,

01-26-2014, 05:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Johnni Lightning Groupie Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 21	There may not necessarily be a difference. Check out Outkast's "SpottieOttieDopalicious". But if I had to clarify it, I would say rap lyrics need a stronger structure, whereas poetry can be more free-form.