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Hands Off My Mic (FULL RECORDING STUDIO VERSION)
- [Intro] (Spoken, confident, hype build)
- Yusei (with energy):
- Yo, this is the crew —Yusei, Mina, Sun, Minjun,
- Xavier, Yeonha, Yuqi, Tarjani —
- Hands off the mic, this is our time to shine,
- Step back, listen close, watch us climb.
- (Beat kicks in, bass deep and steady)
- [Verse 1]
- Yusei (strong, commanding):
- Step to the stage, I’m the fire in the night,
- Claimin’ my crown, hands off my mic, hold tight.
- Every word’s a flame, burnin’ through the fight,
- Leader of the pack, keepin’ dreams in sight.
- (Slight vocal echo on "fire in the night")
- Mina (smooth flow, confident):
- Flippin’ these bars with a rhythm so tight,
- Queen of the flow, bringin’ the heat, pure light.
- Watch me elevate, breakin’ limits in flight,
- Rulin’ the game, makin’ wrongs feel right.
- (Add subtle adlibs “yeah,” “uh huh” after last line)
- [Verse 2]
- Sun (bright, energized delivery):
- Shinin’ like the dawn, I’m the spark in the fight,
- Voice blazing trails, cuttin’ through like sunlight.
- Glowin’ up strong, with the power of might,
- Brightest in the dark, ignitin’ the night.
- Minjun (powerful, rhythmic):
- Lines hit hard, got that lyrical might,
- Grip on the beat, never losin’ sight.
- Spittin’ truth raw, with passion so tight,
- Movin’ mountains, bringin’ the hype to life.
- [Pre Chorus] (All together, layered harmonies)
- Hands off the mic, it’s ours to defend,
- No stoppin’ this crew, we break and transcend.
- Voices united, together we rise,
- Claimin’ our throne, no need for disguise.
- (Fade with rising synth pads)
- [Chorus] (Powerful group vocals, with call and response)
- Lead (Yuqi):
- Hands off my mic, you know we run the show,
- Response (All):
- Hands off my mic, we run the show!
- Lead (Tarjani):
- From the shadows to the spotlight, watch us glow,
- Response (All):
- Watch us glow, watch us glow!
- Lead (Yusei):
- Voices so loud, can’t put out the flame,
- Response (All):
- Can’t put out the flame!
- Lead (Mina):
- Hands off my mic —remember the name.
- Response (All):
- Remember the name!
- [Verse 3]
- Xavier (cool, smooth):
- Smooth with the flow, like a breeze on the rise,
- Eyes on the prize, no time for disguise.
- Craftin’ the sound, watch it mesmerize,
- Cool in the storm, sharp like a surprise.
- Yeonha (bold, assertive):
- Bold and electric, I’m breakin’ the mold,
- Rippin’ the silence, my story unfolds.
- Fearless and fierce, I’m never controlled,
- Claimin’ my space, a force to behold.
- [Verse 4]
- Yuqi (fiery, intense):
- Fire in my veins, every word ignites,
- Bringin’ the storm, stormin’ through the nights.
- Rhythm’s my weapon, I’m takin’ new heights,
- Dancin’ with thunder, fearless in fights.
- Tarjani (sharp, commanding):
- Voice like a weapon, sharper than a knife,
- Hands off my mic, I’m claimin’ my life.
- Breakin’ the chains, cuttin’ through strife,
- Power in words, I’m bringin’ the life
- OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:
- General vibe:
- BPM: Around 90 95 —mid tempo, punchy, with space to breathe and groove
- Style: Modern boom bap with layered synths and bass drops for energy shifts
- Instruments:
- Deep 808 bass for low end punch
- Crisp snare and hi hat rolls for groove
- Subtle synth pads during verses for atmosphere
- Bright lead synths during chorus for hype
- Vocal effects like reverb/delay to create depth on hooks
- Beat breakdown by section:
- Intro:
- Light synth pads, subtle vinyl crackle or ambient sound
- Minimal percussion, just a soft kick on the 1 and 3 beats
- Build tension with a rising synth sweep into Verse 1
- Verses:
- Tight kick snare pattern with syncopated hi hat rolls (16th notes with some triplets)
- Sparse synth chords in the background —low volume, atmospheric
- Bass: Deep but mellow 808 to support vocals without overpowering
- Leave space in the mix for vocal clarity
- Pre Chorus:
- Add a layered harmonic pad with a slightly higher register
- Increase hi hat activity to build momentum
- Snare gets a slight clap overlay for punch
- Bass slightly louder, more presence
- Chorus:
- Full instrumentation kicks in: layered synth leads, punchy bass, and bright snares
- Open hi hats and cymbals to give an uplifting feel
- Add vocal chants and crowd noise effects for hype
- Subtle trap style hi hat triplets for energy
- Bridge:
- Drop percussion down, use sustained synth pads and filtered bass
- Use vocal effects like echo and delay heavy on the last words
- Build tension for the final chorus with a rising synth line
- Outro:
- Strip back instrumentation gradually
- Use reverb and delay on the final vocal lines to fade out smoothly
- Detailed Voice Coaching Tips
- General Tips for All Members:
- Warm up: Start with vocal warm ups —lip trills, humming, scales to loosen up the voice
- Breathing: Use diaphragmatic breathing to support your voice —inhale deeply through your nose, engage your core
- Posture: Stand or sit straight to open up your lungs for better airflow
- Diction: Articulate clearly, especially on fast flows or tricky syllables
- Emotion: Convey the mood of the lyrics —confidence, fire, or calm intensity depending on the section
- Mic technique: Keep consistent distance from the mic (6 8 inches), avoid popping by angling the mic slightly off axis
- Yusei: Commanding and steady —focus on power and clarity, avoid rushing
- Mina: Smooth and melodic —keep your flow fluid, use breath control for longer lines
- Sun: Bright tone —smile slightly while rapping to add warmth
- Minjun: Punchy delivery —emphasize consonants to hit hard
- Xavier: Cool and laid back —keep a relaxed flow, glide through transitions
- Yeonha: Bold and sharp —accentuate aggressive syllables, add slight growl for attitude
- Yuqi: Fiery and rhythmic —match intensity to beat, vary pitch for dynamic feel
- Tarjani: Sharp and crisp —use precise diction and controlled bursts of power
- Pre Chorus (All):
- Blend voices closely for harmony —practice singing together to match pitch
- Control dynamics —start softer and build louder through the section
- Use smooth phrasing to connect lines
- Chorus (Lead and Group):
- Lead vocals: Project bright and confident, use vibrato on long notes
- Group vocals: Match timing and volume, layer multiple takes for fullness
- Adlibs: Keep them spontaneous and energetic —“yeah!”, “uh huh!”, “let’s go!”
- Bridge (All):
- Use soft dynamics, focus on sustained notes
- Add emotional weight by varying vibrato and breathiness
- Experiment with vocal layering and effects during recording
- Outro
- Calm but confident —let the energy gently fade
- Use intimate tone, as if speaking directly to the listener
- End with clear, crisp diction
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