Singing Guide: Everlast
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
How to Sing Like Everlast
Everlast is a renowned American singer and songwriter famous for his blues and hip-hop style. His unique vocal style blends traditional American blues with contemporary hip-hop music elements. He is the perfect artist to study for an aspiring singer who wants to learn how to perform with a unique vocal technique.
Mastering Your Vocal Technique Like Everlast
To sing like Everlast, you need to possess an excellent sense of rhythm and an in-depth knowledge of traditional American blues, primarily the Delta blues sound, which is Everlast’s primary influence.
Developing Your Articulation
Articulation is essential in blues, and Everlast articulates his voice in a slow, rhythmic, and articulate manner and often with sexual energy. To achieve this style, you should start with a humming exercise similar to the one shown in this video.
Controlling Your Breath
Excellent breath control is crucial when you are trying to sing like Everlast. You can start with the Farinelli Breathing video exercise, as shown in this video. Practicing this exercise regularly will help you develop a robust and consistent breath control.
Mastering Traditional Blues
Everlast's primary influence is traditional blues. Learning about the fundamentals of blues is critical to singing like Everlast. Some noticeable elements of Everlast's blues style include improvising and freestyling lyrics and the use of traditional blues scales and chords. Our educational singing course offers guidance on techniques that can further enhance your knowledge and understanding of traditional blues and its use in contemporary music.
Songs to Practice
Everlast is a versatile artist, and his multifaceted style is evident in a broad range of his music.
- "What It's Like"
- "Black Jesus"
- "Ends"
With a combination of practicing your articulation, breath control, and improvision, you'll be well on your way to mastering Everlast's unique vocal style. Visit our educational singing course to further develop your vocal skills through our comprehensive guide to contemporary and traditional singing techniques. Our extensive archive of singing articles provides practical advice and practical tips to help you achieve your singing goals.