Better way to memorise stuff?!

Better way to memorise stuff?

I'm a rap artist (don't let that change your answer.. lol) and I was wondering, what's the best way to memorise something such as un-recorded lyrics? If you could help me out that'd be great, and thanks a lot.

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well if you have the lyrics written down, and i guess you are going to sing them so they can be recorded, then the best way to do that is repetition. sing the lyrics in my mind, how you want them to flow and then out loud so you can get the vocals. mental preparation (like a batter imagining hitting a ball) gets the mind ready for when it actually does the task.

if you didn't write the lyrics yourself, i can see how that can be hard, but if you did write them, you shouldn't be that worried. but word of caution, if you are recording a song don't expect to get it perfect on the first take. it takes awhile to get things right, and even when you do, things can always be better.

if you're going to sing in front of people then practice, practice, practice! if you have ever given a speech or presentation, it's the same principles working, train your mind and it will eventually store it in your long term memory. but the effort has to be there. starting to practice the night before wont do this advice any justice.

hope things work out.