Singing Guide: Bad Meets Evil
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Bad Meets Evil is a rap duo comprised of Eminem and Royce da 5'9". Although both are known for their incredible talents as rappers, there are differences in their vocal techniques. In this article, we will focus on Eminem's unique vocal technique and how to learn singing like him.
Eminem's vocal technique is characterized by his fast-paced, complex flow and his use of multisyllabic rhyme schemes. He is also known for his ability to switch between different personas and vocal styles within a single song. To learn to sing like Eminem, it is important to focus on the following elements:
- Breath Control and Articulation: Eminem’s style requires strong breath control and precise articulation to deliver his rapid and intricate rhymes with clarity. That means focusing on breathing exercises, warm-ups, and using effective techniques to articulate the lyrics properly.
- Multisyllabic Rhyme Schemes: Eminem is renowned for incorporating multisyllabic rhyme schemes into his raps. You can start by creating rhyme schemes using words with two or more syllables and practicing delivery. Check out our article on articulation for more tips.
- Changing Vocal Style for Characterization: Eminem has always incorporated unique vocal styles and personas into his music. He sometimes changes his vocal quality to emphasize the words in his lyrics which gives color, vividness, and differentiation to his delivery. To learn this skill, try embodying different characters and personas, practice switching between them smoothly, and adjust the vocal tone to match each character’s personality traits.
Suggested Practice Plan
- Take the vocal range test to determine your vocal range
- Improve your breath control and articulation by practicing your diction using finger-bites, and breath support exercises such as Farinelli Breathing
- Study the basic ideas for developing rhyming skills with our Blog’s Rhythm and Rhyme articles
- Work on creating complex rhyming schemes and practicing them with Pitch training exercises to help you with fast-paced, clear delivery.
- Develop your vocal style transformation skills by practicing voice register exercises to switch between different vocal styles and characters. Don’t be afraid to try out different styles, as this can help you improve your versatility and better understand your own vocal abilities.
Songs that showcase Eminem’s unique vocal style:
- Rap God
- Lose Yourself
- Godzilla
- Till I Collapse
- The Real Slim Shady
Incorporating these techniques and practices will help you emulate Eminem's unique vocal style. To learn more about singing and voice techniques, check out Singing Carrots' vocal training courses. Happy singing!