Though some contend that the vocabulary used in rap songs is coarse at best, true rappers recognize the benefits of integrating rich vocabulary into their compositions. To make your rap songs special, work on building your vocabulary, and use this strong vocabulary in your rap songs, replacing some overly common words with more impressive options.
The ability to rhyme is of paramount importance when it comes to creating raps. Make friends with your online or print rhyming dictionary, looking up common words and making mental note of the perfect rhymes that pair with them. In doing so, you can enhance your ability to make rhyming raps off the top of your head.
Don't just repeat the same old beats again and again, but instead try different rhythmic options, such as syncopation, to make your rap stand out from the rest. Because the beat upon which you lay your rap is the heart of the song, selecting a strong and distinctive beat can make all the difference.
It can be hard to judge your rapping abilities as you rap. To allow yourself to more effectively determine how skilled you are at rapping, record your raps and listen to them several days after you lay them down. Once separated from your rap for several days, you will likely be better able to judge them objectively.
Sometimes a little competitive push is what you need to really build your skills. Give yourself this push by challenging friends to rap battles. Have other rap-loving friends judge your skill and select the winner of the head-to-head match-up.