Marcus Parker

Teach Yourself To Rap

I have received many emails and comments from individuals all across the world asking me to teach them how to rap. I have been rapping for over twenty-five years and even though I don't perform any gangster rap I have ventured into every type of rap style there is. So with that out of the way, here goes. The first thing you want to do is to think about what message you want to convey. If you want to rap about hard times, get an idea... (posted by Marcus 2 years 104 days ago.)

Who Likes Alternative Rap?

After spending some time researching the internet to find a true category for my music I found that according to the powers that be, I am an alternative rapper. That's right; I had spent a lot of time trying to brand "Motivational Rap" as a new genre to describe the work that I make, along with others who create rap to motivate people. As I looked in the various sites to read up on the musical categories I found that... (posted by Marcus 2 years 105 days ago.)

The Effects of Hip Hop Music on Teens

Hip Hop music has had many different effects on teens since its inception in the late 1970's. When most people think of rap music today, they immediately think of the gangster or thug mentality that has infested suburban teens with an attitude that reflects the heart of the ghetto. This may normally be revealed through a change in language or slang, as well as a change in appearance or... (posted by Marcus 3 years 37 days ago.)