{"id":224472,"date":"2020-04-16T17:06:57","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T00:06:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=224472"},"modified":"2020-04-16T17:20:42","modified_gmt":"2020-04-17T00:20:42","slug":"the-joy-of-freestyle-rap-poems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/16\/the-joy-of-freestyle-rap-poems\/","title":{"rendered":"The Joy of Freestyle Rap\/Poems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I was a kid, I would always freestyle rap with my friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now &#8212; I enjoy doing it for fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/VVznkaBR?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption>STIM PACK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fun!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"STIM PACK #FREESTYLE POEM\" width=\"1180\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/coC9JQKBL34?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To me, writing poetry or freestyle rhyming poetry off the top of my head is insanely fun, interesting, challenging, and creative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/cgzsh71a?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption>YOU THE BOSS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The joy of rhyming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YOU&#039;RE THE BOSS #FREESTYLE POEM\" width=\"1180\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OY793n8m8YI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is an innate joy I get from music and rhyming. The funny thing with rhymes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>When we hear a rhyme, we tend to think it is more true.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also I read in Nietzsche one of his theories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Perhaps in the past, people used to think that poets (who can rhyme) were god-inspired, because to rhyme or make music was seen as divine.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/R2eXSaPT?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption>MAYBACH<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I don&#8217;t care to be good, but I care to be positive and uplifting.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to making poems or thymes, I am not so concerned about being &#8216;good&#8217;. I am more interested in putting forth a positive and empowering message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a long time I thought to myself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Why is there no truly empowering rap music with a good message?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than complain &#8212; I need to become the change I wish to see in the world. Thus my rhymes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MAYBACH FREESTYLE POEM\" width=\"1180\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vLUOYqPSDx4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make a video selfie of yourself on your phone or whatever and as you&#8217;re walking, spit a freestyle off the top of your mind for fun! I find that <strong>when I&#8217;m walking, I can think better, and I can rhyme better.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You can type it too.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes when I am indoors, I prefer to type the rhymes. I just take a certain mood or cadence in my mind and I just type out a <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/20\/why-i-write-poetry\/\">freestyle poem<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No right or wrong.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once again &#8212; there ain&#8217;t a right or wrong. If you&#8217;re not trying to make a liver as a rapper, poet, or rhymer &#8212; then know that there are no downsides! Just have fun, upload them to your blog, YouTube, whatever, and rhyme on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ERIC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">POEMS by KIM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/cgzsh71a?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption>YOU&#8217;RE THE BOSS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2>ESSAYS<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/16\/the-joy-of-freestyle-rap-poems\/\">The Joy of Freestyle Rap\/Poems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/20\/why-i-write-poetry\/\">Why I Write Poetry<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>POEMS<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/07\/stand-poem\/\">STAND<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/14\/power-poem\/\">POWER<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/21\/steel-spine\/\">STEEL SPINE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/20\/monster-poem\/\">MONSTER<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/20\/juggernaut-poem\/\">JUGGERNAUT<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/02\/i-move\/\">I Move<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/11\/zen-zoning\/\">ZEN ZONING.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/19\/dare-2\/\">DARE.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/27\/life-isnt-fair-poetry\/\">Life Isn&#8217;t Fair<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/04\/uplift\/\">UPLIFT.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/01\/dont-be-timid\/\">Don&#8217;t Be Timid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/26\/fly-higher-poem\/\">FLY HIGHER!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/24\/aint-nobody-stopping-you-poetry\/\">Ain&#8217;t Nobody Stopping You!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/07\/seize-today\/\">Seize Today!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/14\/you-were-destined-to-do-great-things-my-dear\/\">You Were Destined to Do Great Things, My Dear<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/20\/fly-higher\/\">Fly Higher!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/13\/creative-dynamite\/\">CREATIVE DYNAMITE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/20\/kill-ek-2\/\">KILL EK<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/17\/roots\/\">ROOTS.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/11\/murals\/\">MURALS.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/09\/keep-sailing\/\">Keep Sailing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When I was a kid, I would always freestyle rap with my friends. 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