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20 of the Most Influential Hip Hop Producers of All Time
This is a list of 20 of the most influential Hip Hop producers of all time, something that is always hard to put together since there are so many great producers. Some have been left out, but it's always hard to choose the best of the best.
Improve Your Beats by Adding Ghost Notes
Oftentimes beat makers can get stuck in a routine when it comes to making beats, so this is why it's a good idea to change up the process, from simply changing which instrument you start the beat with, or even changing the time signature. Whatever the case may be, there could be some simple solutions that are staring you right in the face - like "ghost notes".
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.
How to Make Beats - Part 5: Start With Drums
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.
10 Ways to Be a Beat Maker No One Listens To
No one wants to be left behind. When it comes to making beats, of course you will want people to listen to what you have created, but it can be hard to stand out from the rest. This is why I've created a list of ten things that you might be doing that is the cause of people not checking your beats. Don't do these things.
