How to Find Quality MC’s/Rappers for a Hip Hop Track

So you’ve produced a solid instrumental beat and you need some quality vocals for the track. The thing is, you need a lyricist who can contribute his talents to your track without monopolizing it or shying away from it. Here’s the best way to find out who you should talk to.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• Produced Hip Hop Track

1. Network with your friends in hip-hop. Talk to producers, managers, record executives, and of course, MC's. Ask the people you respect most for recommendations.
2. Compile sample tracks of the MC's previous work.
3. Listen to their previous work and pay close attention to their sense of rhythm and poetry. Also take note on how well they works with the beat instead of against it.
4. Determine if their style matches up with yours.
5. If they fit, then make contact with them and send them a sample loop of the beat. Be sure to copyright your beat beforehand and only send them a sample loop. Ask them to provide you with a verse.
6. Once the MC's return their verses, listen closely to them. Decide which ones you like best, and then make contact again.
7. Negotiate a business deal with them and sign a contract. You should ensure that you retain control of the track, and that they make a percentage of the income you generate from selling the track.

Tips & Warnings

• Be discriminating. Choose only the MC who you feel will dedicate his entire being to producing quality work on your track
• Don't settle for less.
• Don't be fooled by glitz, glamor or big talk.