A real-time rap generator built at Cal Hacks 2015. Find it here or, unofficially, at ocf.sexy/owenmj.
Note: As of October 30, 2015, only Chrome users can enjoy the full functionality of this website. This is due to the fact that our app uses the Web Speech API to provide support for continuous voice recognition – unfortunately, Chrome seems to be the only browser that backs said specification.
Rap App processes speech input, where a break/pause signifies the end of a line. For every such line, it provides the user with a rhyme based on the final word in the phrase. For example, if you were to say "Yo yo yo my name is Jerry," Rap App might respond with the word "hairy."
The webpage also allows the user to select from five different instrumentals, so that everyone can rap to his/her beat of choice.
We wanted to make something cool and interactive. No, none of us can actually freestyle (...well). Also, a big shoutout to banana chips and coconut strips for inspiring this app in the first place!
Our "advanced" lookup algorithm searches for a rhyme by comparing IPA suffixes to each other (using pronunciation data from the Moby Project). These comparisons are made via methods on a trie, which is affectionately referred to as our "mobytrie." Yes, that was indeed relevant.
The lookup function also sports a few other upgrades/optimizations, such that it can find a match for theoretically ANY word. See js/rhyme_lookup.js and js/trie.js for more information.
Rap App was developed by three UC Berkeley students: Owen Jow, Sagang Wee, and Sam Choi.
If so, drop us a line at the-rap-app@gmail.com! Or just create an issue (preferred).