Singing Guide: Iggy Azalea
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Iggy Azalea is an Australian rapper, singer, and songwriter who rose to fame with her debut studio album The New Classic in 2014. With her powerful voice, distinctive rapping style, and unique blend of electronic, hip-hop, and pop music elements, she has become one of the most successful female solo artists in the music industry.
If you want to learn how to sing like Iggy Azalea, here are some tips and resources to get you started:
- First, focus on developing your vocal range and mimic Iggy's high-pitched, energetic rapping style. Singing songs in her vocal range can help you improve your own range and pitch accuracy and learn to control your voice better. You can try Singing Carrots' vocal range test to determine your own vocal range and find songs that match it.
- Next, practice breath support, which is critical for achieving Iggy's fast and fluid delivery. You can learn more about breath support in Singing Carrots' article on breath support. Other useful exercises include Farinelli Breathing and Sustain Vocal, both of which you can find in the Skill-related Videos section.
- To master Iggy's unique style, you may also want to work on your articulation and intonation. You can practice articulation with the Finger Bite exercise, and check out Singing Carrots' articles on Articulation and Why Do We Sing Out of Pitch to help improve your intonation.
- In addition to working on your singing skills, it's important to find songs that showcase Iggy's unique vocal abilities and style. Some of her most notable hits include "Fancy", "Black Widow", and "Work." You can use Singing Carrots' Song search to find more Iggy Azalea songs that match your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference. Also, be sure to check out the Vocal Pitch Monitor, which provides real-time feedback on your pitch accuracy and can help you improve your performance.
- Finally, take care of your vocal health. Singing Carrots' article on Vocal Health provides tips for keeping your voice healthy and preventing vocal damage.
In summary, to learn to sing like Iggy Azalea, focus on developing your vocal range, perfecting your breath support, improving your articulation and intonation, finding songs that showcase her unique style, and taking care of your vocal health. Use the resources provided by Singing Carrots, including the vocal range test, vocal pitch monitor, song search, and educational singing course, as well as the articles and videos listed above, to help you achieve your singing goals.