Rap writing workshops for kids and teens with Mad Seahorse in New York

This year, the program of the Bilingual Fair in New York, organized by French Morning, is full of novelties and surprises. Activities for children and teens are not left behind, with a rap writing workshop animated by the french artist Crazy Seahorse.

The originality of the texts of this singer-songwriter earned him a loyal audience in France, addicted to his music between rap and slam. Twenty lucky children and teens will be able to participate in a two-hour session led by "Hippo" himself, crowned by the writing of a song in a group, which will then be performed in front of the audience of the show.

For Seb, alias Mad Seahorse, "rap is a wonderful tool for oral and poetic expression", That he takes great pleasure in instilling in the youngest ones. Her workshops allow children to live a truly enriching linguistic and musical experience.

During the first part of the workshop, the children will listen to excerpts from songs by French-speaking artists, each of whom has a singular universe, a particular approach and a unique pen. "The idea is to make them discover a great diversity of styles while insisting on the importance of developing their own originality", Explains Hippo.

At first, the attention is focused on the substance, the message that the songs make pass. "Behind a song, there can be so many things, Hippo continues. We can decide to write a text of introspection by drawing on our own experiences, we can choose to document on a theme that is important to us and to convey a message that leads to reflection. Or you cultivate your imagination, you embody a character like the theater by adopting his point of view … the possibilities are endless. "

Then, place to the form: rhymes, figures of style, assonances and alliterations, Hippo reminds us that a text of rap is above all a poetic work.

Once these concepts are explained, it will be time to move on to the creation stage. With the help of their newly acquired knowledge, children and teenagers will be accompanied by Hippo to create their own quatrain (4 bars). After a rehearsal, aspiring artists will be ready to interpret their collective work.

Attention: Hippo's passion is communicative, and it is possible that the twenty or so lucky people who will win the precious seats will come out and enjoy music …

About Crazy Seahorse

In love with images and words, Hippocampe Fou conceives his songs as short films. This big kid handles acrobatic flows, word games and story-telling with surprising dexterity.

Known for his fluid flow at ultra-fast flow, his technique that oscillates between slam and rap, he can boast of succeeding rapping on any type of rhythm and bpm. Ranked 2nd on the list of French rappers with the broadest vocabulary, according to the Huffington Post, Hippo masters assonances, alliterations and percussive metaphors, making it a complete MC.

Follow Hippo online via his Facebook page or his Youtube channel.

Also discover the teaser of his first show "THE ODYSSEY OF HIPPO", Co-written and set to music by Lucas Dorier, a project at the crossroads of his passions: music, live performance and cinema.