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  1. BiggChev

    SHOWCASE: October 6 - 13, 2024

    @DJ Excellence Another great remix. Again, matching the vibe nicely. The drums and flow of the vocals fit perfectly! Simple beat, but the drum variations and spacing of sample chops is great. I would have liked to hear a bit more energy during the chorus, but that's a nit-pick.
  2. BiggChev

    SHOWCASE: October 6 - 13, 2024

    Thanks for the suggestions @K-waz As mentioned, I don't listen to (nor I particularly care for) Trap/Drill. This was really just a personal challenge and a study into the genre. In fact, I find the gliding 808 bass-lines very annoying. But, I did have fun working through this one.
  3. BiggChev

    SHOWCASE: October 6 - 13, 2024

    So I tried to make a "Trap/Drill" beat... ...Admittedly I'm not a particular fan of trap and thought it would be a good way to challenge myself. Through the process I realized making these styles of beats is actually quite a lot of fun. Also, it's not as easy at it seems. Working at 140 BPM...
  4. BiggChev

    SHOWCASE: September 29 - October 6, 2024

    So I tried to make a "Trap/Drill" beat... ...Admittedly I'm not a particular fan of trap and thought it would be a good way to challenge myself. Through the process I realized making these styles of beats is actually quite a lot of fun. Also, it's not as easy at it seems. Working at 140 BPM...
  5. BiggChev

    SHOWCASE: September 29 - October 6, 2024

    @PSYCH0 The drums are cool and I like the processing on the vocal chops. The vibe is grimey and dark which I like. That pumping pad sound takes up a lot of the sonic space and I feel like it makes the mix a bit muddy. It's a work in progres, so I'm curious to see how the final product shapes...
  6. BiggChev

    SHOWCASE: September 29 - October 6, 2024

    @MA-Beatz Cool sample and great bounce. The vocals really help accentuate the overall groove of the beat. My only critique is that it sounds a bit disjointed. It's either the hook or breakdown section of a full song. Mix could use a bit of work, but doesn't take away from the listening...
  7. BiggChev

    SHOWCASE: September 29 - October 6, 2024

    Thanks for the feedback @Fyyn3stSymphoni That dip in volume is a filter sweep, specifically a hi-cut. It's my default move when I can't think of transitions or B-sections. This beat definitely did take some work, and I had to step away from it for a few days to approach the mix and arrangement...
  8. BiggChev

    SHOWCASE: September 29 - October 6, 2024

    @TjombaBeats First impressions - I like the dark/creepy vibe. The industrial type drums really suit the track. The slight asymmetry and groove was well done. In fact, the over all sound selection is very cohesive and work together to creating and elevating that dark aesthetic. That grainy...
  9. BiggChev

    SHOWCASE: September 29 - October 6, 2024

    @DJ Excellence You Canadian?!? I really like this beat. Laid back, chill, jazzy style beats are always my favourite. Super smooth!
  10. BiggChev

    SHOWCASE: September 29 - October 6, 2024

    Here's another beat I started on the MPC 1000. Started with getting a simple drum groove going then sampled little lines in using Kontakt instruments. This (as the date suggests) took me a while to get to a point I was happy with, particularly: Drums Original snares didn't have enough crack...
  11. BiggChev

    SHOWCASE: September 29 - October 6, 2024

    @Memento Beats I like the synth intro. It's crazy how much dynamics you can add to a song just by opening and closing a filter. Sounds like you layered the intro synth during the verse which adds a lot weight. The start and stop would definitely sound good with someone rapping over it. Trap...
  12. BiggChev

    Beat with Hook - Can't Look Down

    @AtomicBeats good look on the 'no samples'
  13. BiggChev

    Sole Element “Not Repeating Myself”

    I like the old school style flow over a newer generation type of beat. That being said, there's still a lot of old-school jazzy feel in the beat, while also sounding modern. I'm usually a fan of asymmetric drums, but with lyrics, slightly more straight forward may give a better rhythmic...
  14. BiggChev

    LL Cool J ft Sona Jobarteh 'Black Code Suite' (DJ Excellence remix)

    Tone and vibe of the beat matches the flow and lyrical content. I find a lot of remixes miss the importance of matching vibes. I really like the use of percussion. It gives the rhythm section a bit more depth and atmosphere. Not sure if it's my headphones, but there seems to be a bit mod...
  15. BiggChev

    Any ATLiens? Where the Playaz Ball - Nzyte | Life in ATL Unfiltered

    I typically don't care for Trap drums - but the way you used them with the musical elements is very well done. sound selection is great. Tremelo guitars always give instant vibes for me. I especially liked the smaller discrete touches - like the descending piano lines. Easy to miss at first...
  16. BiggChev

    Beat with Hook - Can't Look Down

    Can't Look Down: Sound selection is great. All the elements work well with each other and work to elevate each section. What I think you did really well here is the arrangement. Transitions from each section to the other makes sense, and flows nicely. The choices around where to bring in or...
  17. BiggChev

    Beat This! Competition - September 18-19, 2024

    Thanks @Fade I was very nervous submitting for the battle. This makes me feel like it was worth it!
  18. BiggChev

    Beat This! Competition - September 18-19, 2024

    For real!!! I really like @Iron Keys music. And I take it as a compliment you thought it was me. Not making excuses, but I really wanted to get in on this battle and submitted an old beat from 2015. Unfortunately, due to several computer crashes over the years, I didn't have the stems to fix...
  19. BiggChev

    Mid 2000s/Timbaland Style Beat

    Thanks @2GooD Productions !! Appreciate the feedback. "Inspired by" is definitely a more apt way to describe it. Again, I wanted to get some key elements in there - but of course make something of my own. I would love to collaborate on some stuff! I'll be honest though, I work very slowly and...
  20. BiggChev

    Mid 2000s/Timbaland Style Beat

    Hey @Iron Keys Your commentary does make a lot of sense! I think the what is "missing" is the use of samples, particularly, the pairing of samples with original material. I won't claim to have the innate sense of Groove Timbo does, but the interplay between his sample choice, the way he chops...
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