MshHow to Make a Rap Video With Your Phone
Short answerShoot several full takes of your verse in different spots with your phone, then cut between them on the beat. An app like MshUp does the beat cutting automatically, so you can drop a video the same day you record.
1. Plan the shoot
- Pick 3–5 locations that fit the song — block, car, studio, rooftop.
- Bring the crew; people in frame add energy.
- Plan one standout shot for the hook.
2. Shoot multiple full takes
Play the track out loud and rap the full verse or song in every take. Full takes give the edit enough options and keep everything in sync.
3. Cut it on the beat
Load your takes and beat into MshUp and it switches between them on the beat. No editor needed.
4. Post it right
- Lead with the hook or hardest bar in the first 2 seconds.
- Post vertical clips on TikTok, Reels and Shorts; the full video on YouTube.
- Tag the producer and the people in the video.
Common questions
Can I shoot a rap video without a videographer?
Yes. A phone on a tripod or a friend filming is enough, and an app like MshUp handles the editing by cutting your takes on the beat.
What app do rappers use to make music videos?
Many independent artists use general editors like CapCut. MshUp is made specifically for rappers and artists who want videos cut to their beat automatically.
Try it
MshUp is free to use on iPhone and Android: up to 3 takes and 45-second videos, with every effect included.