Mike Chief - "No Touch"
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The Ultimate Guide on How to Make Beats
Making beats has evolved over the years from being a simple drum loop with the occasional sound added in, to full-on music productions that could rival any genre. I have often been asked the most basic questions from people that are new to beatmaking, as well as seasoned veterans. Because of this, it got me thinking and now I have decided to write this guide that will hopefully help everyone for years to come.
5 Artists That Changed My Life and Approach to Music
As in the title, below you can find five artists that changed my perspective, life and approach to music. The aim of this article is to share some of my views on music and maybe artists I'm about to describe will inspire you in some way. In my case the majority of them are not even associated with rap music.
5 Reasons Why Your Kick Drum Sucks
Finding the right kick drum can be tough because if you use the wrong one it could make your beat sound either too weak or too heavy. The last thing you want is your beat to not sound good. So what's the solution? Here are 5 reasons why your kick drum sucks.
In The Lab: Are You Afraid To Sample?
The Beastie Boys have been presented with a lawsuit claiming that they used un-cleared samples on "Licensed to Ill" and "Paul's Boutique". The tracks in question are Trouble Funk's "Say What" and "Drop The Bomb". The lawsuit claims that these samples were used without permission and the fact that these two albums have been in circulation for over twenty years, means that they have profited tremendously off of this illegal practice.
Vinyl: The Resurging Relic
Vinyl was around for decades and gained tremendous popularity well into the 1990s. However, it quickly started to fade thanks to advancements in technology, but now vinyl sales have had a steady increase over the past few years and doesn't seem to be slowing down.
