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Response to Agent Smith
Agent smith said: question...how quickly do you think the major label model is going to change and what is it going to change into. how long will it even be necessary to utilize label support to sell and promote records ----------- In order to assess this situation, one must judge... -
Production opinions? Lil' Wayne - Lollipop.
The cycle fades out. There will be a resurgence of "real" hip-hop (which will still be marketed). They've been trying to crack legit artists from the underground scene, El-P fucked up with Aesop Rock, but there are others. The thing is: Hip hop has reached a "maturity" level, and its... -
Production opinions? Lil' Wayne - Lollipop.
LDB's on point with the X as a reason as well. Kids are takin' "foxy" too, which is a little "harder" and different than X, but the premise is that kids are takin' this shit like candy. The cool kids at school drop X so all the other kids copy them, and here you go. But: Universal dumping... -
Production opinions? Lil' Wayne - Lollipop.
I just read the lyrics, because I couldn't understand wtf he was saying. It's genius. It's fucking genius. The lyrics are so fucking dirty, it's awesome! Here's my take -- you can call me out on this, cuz it's an uninformed opinion. 1. Lil' Wayne releases the first major rap song that... -
How many hooks on an album is enough? (Need Your Opinions)
Choruses sung by a hired gun (male/female singer) are generally for catchy choruses with a pop feel. These are the more commercially successful of the bunch. "How Do U Want It?" by 2Pac featuring Jodeci exemplifies this. Depends on how you want your album to feel. It's not bad to have...- God
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Production opinions? Lil' Wayne - Lollipop.
Why is this song successful. Is it just because it's Lil' Wayne? They run his voice through Melodyne or ATR, there is a weak song structure. The only real hook is the riff in the background. Is it the novelty of the ATR being run through Lil Wayne's voice that's doing this? What am I... -
How many hooks on an album is enough? (Need Your Opinions)
Every song needs a hook- which is called a chorus. standard rap song can be: chorus - verse1 - chorus - verse 2 - chrous - bridge - chorus Or a variation thereof, maybe an extra verse, maybe no bridge, but there's always a chorus. Generally if there isn't a chorus, it's to accentuate the...- God
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Where is Hiphop going? Any predictions for 08/09?
It will become more "80's" sounding. Think big gated snares and 80's vintage sounds. Think Flock of Seagulls combined with hip-hop. Think gated snares. Think clicky bass kicks. Think Casio. Hip-pop will go that way. Expect Kanye, 50, etc., to use more 80's sounding beats -- they already... -
Akon: fabricated life story (from The Smoking Gun)
When I say "learn how to market yourselves" I immediately get hit up with "well-- are you saying fabricating your life story? Embellishing truths?" Reality check-- the shit about Akon you are now being "exposed" to happens all the time in the music biz. Some of the rappers that are so near...- God
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Akon: fabricated life story (from The Smoking Gun)
Lesson: 1. Marketing is key. Akon and "Devyne" knew this. 2. They understood the "target" consumer. 3. They catered to the target consumer. I've been posting about stuff like this since I first joined this forum. Things are calculated for a reason. PR is created for a reason. Everything...- God
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Akon: fabricated life story (from The Smoking Gun)
Akon - lies/fabricates life story (from "The Smoking Gun") The full story and evidence located here: The Smoking Gun http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2008/0416081akon1.html Here's part of what they have posted on the site -- enjoy! Akon's Con Job The platinum-selling R&B...- God
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Writing Pools: Response to JMalice
@2good and Relic. I used to have a Q&A column on this site a long time ago. It was called "Ask God." A lot of the questions I'm seeing may be answered in that column. Here's the link: https://www.illmuzik.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4607&highlight=God I'm wondering if the mods think I... -
Writing Pools: Response to JMalice
2good: Then no one would start a small business. Did Mark Cuban who now owns the Dallas Mavericks know that he was going to end up being a billionaire when he started his company? He was a computer salesman. No risk, no reward. You can't be sure about a product's success. The... -
Writing Pools: Response to JMalice
Good. Just being creative doesn't put food on the table. You have a large body of work already. Start aggressively marketing your music. Start now. Submissions may help -- odds are against you. Generally interns, upstarts from the mailroom, or assistants listen and give you the... -
Writing Pools: Response to JMalice
<I'm not advising you, and disclaim any purported advice in this post.> The business landscape for soundtracks is different. If you are in TV or film, there is generally a clique that is usually called upon to do the soundtrack. These are people that have done soundtracks before did it by... -
Check this dudes flow..who is this cat?
I see a bigwig getting hold of this kid and trying to turn him into a love-rap balladeer for all the women i.e. Yung Berg, Bow Wow, late 90's Ja Rule et al. With the right management he could be a Lil' Wayne, but unless his manager is a big shot that has the leverage to do that -- the manager...- God
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If you're interested in some extra income.(non music)
FAQ? Don't send me to the FAQ's man. Don't deflect. You as a seller-- earlier gave me reasons NOT to get in this thing for the product -- it's really expensive, retailers probably don't think it's profitable, etc. (the earlier post). Helping people? Look, I respect what you do, but I...- God
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Better mainstream music in 2008-2009? Trackmasters return!
Trackmasters, damn. At least they know the formula: 1. Scan internet for dope tracks or receive open submissions. 2. Cut "deal" with rookie producer who has NO leverage in the negotiations (promise things like "this will get your foot in the door" when the rookie actually asks for... -
If you're interested in some extra income.(non music)
OK -- I respect your grind, but I got a few Q's... So you're telling me the product is really expensive and actual retailers (stores) don't think it will sell. That's a red flag to me -- the fact that the company can't sell the product for a profit through standard retail outlets. Why...- God
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If you're interested in some extra income.(non music)
The guy is just tryna hustle, don't knock his grind. BUT... Most of these companies make money off people's belief that they can create an "extra" sustainable income from it. That's generally not the case. Clearly, who wins is the manufacturer. You're better off putting your money into new...- God
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