A lyric video for a rap song
In rap the words are the song, and a listener can miss half of them on the first play. A lyric video lets people catch the wordplay, and go back for it.
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Text description of this video
A lyric video in three colourful worlds: a rainbow sky with clouds, a purple sunset over waves, and a burst of blue and teal rays. The words appear with the singing in large letters, and on the peak words the letters gather out of small particles. Small drawings sit beside the words they belong to: keys, a flower pot, a cat, a peach, shoes. An equalizer moves along the bottom edge. The song's audio plays with the video.
Why it suits rap
- Fans want to read the lines, not only hear them.
- Double meanings and names land better when you can see them.
- You can release a video on the same day as the track, with no shoot.
Getting the sync right
Lyriclip follows each word of your recording against the lyrics you paste. Fast verses are the hardest part for any sync, so give it the best chance: write every word you actually rap, including ad-libs that you want on screen, and put one line per bar or phrase. Then listen to how your preview lands before you pay.
Preview the fastest part
The free preview is a real excerpt of 12 to 15 seconds. If you are unsure about a fast passage, judge it there. If it does not work for you, you have paid nothing.
Styles that suit it
Graffiti, comic and neon street looks are a natural start among the 28 styles, and you can try up to 3 free versions.
Beats and rights
If you rapped over a leased or free beat, check that the licence lets you release a video. Lyriclip only makes videos for songs you own or control, and a beat that you do not have the rights to is not covered.
Questions
Does it handle very fast rap?
We would rather you judged it on your own song than take our word for it. Check the free preview before you pay.
Can it show explicit lyrics?
It shows the words you paste, within our rules on what is not allowed. See the rights page.
What does it cost?
The preview is free. The full video is $29 per song, paid once. Any tax that applies is calculated at checkout.
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