How is a rap song structured?
A classic rap song uses 16-bar verses and an 8-bar hook. Many songs run two or three verses with the hook between them.
A bar is one measure of the beat, and in writing it’s usually one line. So a 16-bar verse is about 16 lines.
Short songs might use 12-bar verses or a single long verse. Use the length setting to control how much room you get.
What makes rap lyrics hit?
Rhyme density matters. Try multisyllabic rhymes, like “cold nights” with “gold lights,” and internal rhymes inside the same line.
Flow is how the words ride the beat. Keep syllable counts similar from line to line, then break the pattern on purpose for emphasis.
Specific details sell a verse. Street names, brands of cereal and exact times sound more real than general claims.
What tempo should you choose?
Boom-bap and classic hip-hop usually sit around 80–95 BPM. Trap often runs 130–150 BPM with a half-time feel, so it still sounds relaxed.
Type the drums you hear. Try “dusty drums and vinyl samples” or “heavy 808s, fast hi-hats.” Add ad-libs to the lyrics if you want them performed.
Set the energy to match the topic. A reflective verse sits better at low energy, while a hype track needs it high.