I am writing a song and I love the "rap" (at least just lots of word/syllable focus) section and I'm struggling to write the rest with a darker feel similar to it. The problem is I've already written the verses and chorus but they don't match the rap section. I know wacky transitions can be cool, should I try to make the whole thing a more consistent listening experience, or find a cool way to transition the sections? Although I'm thinking I may just have to break traditional structure and just do something entirely else that works.
i'd say there is no need to EVER think about 'traditional structure.' always just treat the song at hand with love and care. it may very well end up aligning with 'traditional structure' anyway, but certainly don't try to do it like that on purpose. That would be like trying to make a brand new rotten apple to match last year's best-selling apple (which now happens to be rotten)