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This Is Why Most Rappers Today Suck
In Rap's early years, rappers stood out and were unique. There was always someone that was able to stand on their own just with their voice and bring something special. But over the years that uniqueness has continued to decline to the point where most rappers today suck.
This Is How Hip Hop Producers Can Be Successful in the Music Industry
The music industry is a tricky game - one that many of us are trying to win at but only a few that really succeed. Many producers, beatmakers, rappers, and everyone in between work very hard to achieve that success without even questioning why they haven't gotten it yet. I think I have the solution.
Why Teaming Up With Other Producers Is A Good Thing
As music producers, we tend to spend a lot of time alone making beats, mixing, or just coming up with ideas for our next creation. We also spend a lot of time digging for records and shopping for new gear. What if you were to spend that time with other producers? What would be the outcome?
How to Make Beats - Part 7: Creating a Bassline
From getting the right hardware and software to learning the basics, this series shows you all the steps you need to take to properly make beats. These articles will not only get you started, it will point in the right direction so you can continue on your beat making journey.
5 Ways to Make Beats That Will Sell
For some, making beats is a hobby and for others, it's big business. If you want to make money selling beats, then there are a few things you should consider first. Forget about just making a beat, uploading it somewhere and then spamming social media. That is not beat selling. What you need to do is make beats a certain way, which will in turn help you get sales.
