Hip-Hop Rhyming Dictionary [Paperback]

Kevin Mitchell (Author), Alfred Publishing Company (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2003

With Over 40,000 words including slang and hip-hop terms, the Hip-Hop Rhyming Dictionary is the perfect resource to help you find the right rhyme-every time. The book includes helpful writing tips to inspire creative lyrics as well as a brief history of rap and the artists who sent hip-hop to the top of the charts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Alfred Pub Co (July 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0739033336
• ISBN-13: 978-0739033333
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #156,017 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #7 in Books > Education & Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses > Synonyms & Antonyms

More About the Author

Kevin M. Mitchell is a writer and a musician. He graduated from the University of Missouri--Kansas City Conservatory of Music. As managing editor for the campus paper, he wrote news, features, and humor pieces. This led him to the hilarious position as obituary writer for the Kansas City Star. He moved to Los Angeles and worked at the Groundlings Improv Theater, which staged a one-act comedy he wrote. Three full-length musicals he wrote, composed, or co-wrote were performed in L.A. and St. Louis. He's published more than a dozen books including How to Put a Band Together, Making a Great Demo, Songwriter's Rhyming Dictionary, Hip Hop Rhyming Dictionary, The Musician's Ultimate Joke Book, and St. Louis Dad. He contributes to many magazines about musical instruments and the live entertainment industry. Mitchell is producer and head writer for the Parnelli Awards, an annual ceremony that celebrates lighting designers, audio engineers, and other professionals who make concert touring possible. He lives in St. Louis with his wife and two children, where he also fronts a popular jazz group, the Kevin Mitchell 4.

Customer Reviews

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars It's more for crooner's than rappers..., September 24, 2003

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Romane H. Armand "roxburynizzle" (Boston, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hip-Hop Rhyming Dictionary (Paperback)

This is not what I was expecting. It's just like all the other rhyming dictionaries out there. Matter of fact, it actually has less pages and entries than a standard rhyming dictionary (only 184 pages). The only difference with this book is that it has "Hip-Hop" in the title and includes some expired urban slang words.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Beware! This book is horrible..., October 16, 2009

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Otis Kopp "Bondservant of Christ" (the Kingdom of God) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hip-Hop Rhyming Dictionary (Paperback)

I know horrible is a strong word, but that is the category I would place this Rhyming Dictionary in. The best thing about the entire book is the title. First off, when I finally read the subtitle it had me scratching my head - For DJ's, Rappers and MC's? And I'm not one to prejudge, but it seems like this author is trying to capitalize on the Hip Hop Culture - which is NOT cool. There are TONS of great Rhyming Dictionary's out there that have much better content. My advice is don't just read this book by its cover title, if you want a good rhyming dictionary do a search on amazon and you will find one, anything can be better than this.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars front matter is everything, December 11, 2003

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This review is from: Hip-Hop Rhyming Dictionary (Paperback)

not sure what people expect - this won't write your hit song for you. but i write poetry to a beat, and then, setting it aside for a few days, i try to look at it as someone who isn't me. then i approve it -- using this book. the cool thing is, when i'm improving it, i get ideas for completely different things. and the intro about shapping a piece of work is worth it alone.