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  1. mercurywaters

    What do you do...?

    i'm a chef by trade, but now i'm fortunate enough to be a stay at home dad. i wrangle with a one year old and make beats and write songs. i have a cookie business on the side as well. Get'em while they last. GOURMET COOKIE CHIPS. only $3 a bag. "Get Hooked":alcoholic
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    The Homo-Erotic Nature of Hip Hop (HAHA!!!)

    i love this line: "Because, more often than not, they are hanging on some of their boys rappin' about, "I'll die for my nigga, ride for my nigga." All the while, these chicks to kill for are on the sidelines, " that article was wild wings. good find.:lol:
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    Pan Do's and Dont's

    i look at it as if i'm in a band and i'm the drummer. the bass kick is dead center with the vocals. the snare a little to the left. the hihats futher to the left. then i just place the other instruments somewhere out of the way. the bass usually dead center with the bass kick though.
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    are there any female producers on this board?

    i'm lucky. my wife actually understands my lust for music. she's my biggest supporter. she can sing too, so i got her to sing on a couple tracks. she wants me to teach her how to emcee and produce. i don't think i'm ready to tackle that role though. spouse and teacher are a rough combo to balance.
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    are there any female producers on this board?

    nah i'm married man. ain't looking for nothing but a rarity in hip hop
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    are there any female producers on this board?

    okay. i did my research. so there's like 2 female producers here and they don't post much. that sucks. most women love to talk you to death.(we'll see if that last statement brings them out of the woodwork)
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    are there any female producers on this board?

    just wondering. female producers are a rare breed it seems
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    what up

    welcome sir
  9. mercurywaters

    what should I do?

    it seems your uncles label is more established than the other. plus he's your uncle so there should be more trust there. in actuality you don't have to be tied down to just one. i don't know what level you're at, but if you can pretty much handle yourself album wise( i.e. don't need alot of...
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    Fav sub genre...

    i'd have to agree with you guys. i lean towards aesop rock, qwel, and sage francis, but i also like the roots, common, and mos def and kweli. every now and then i even throw on some m.o.p. they are the pinnacle of the hardcore style of emceeing to me. as far as what i produce...i pretty...
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    do you frequent other producer forums?

    if so. which ones? i know i had hit up as many as i can find. ughh.com sphere of hip hop neblina records soundclick rapstation hiphopelements trickology illmuzik is still the best though. there is alot more maturity here.
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    Recod labels signin with bigger record labels?

    basically you put the financial, marketing, manufacturing, and distribution power of a major label behind your small label and work out better in the end. you can reach more people and make more money theoretically.
  13. mercurywaters

    Consumer Report - Multi Track Recorders

    i have a korg d1600 and i have mixed feelings about it. i like it alot but i've talked to alot of people that had the same problem i had. it broke down right after the warranty goes up. it seems there was a manufacturing flaw in alot of them where the circuitboards weren't soldered correctly...
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    (Grammy Awards) Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group

    i personally thought that beat was the intro to the song. then i was surprised when nothing else happened. the video was dumb as dirt too.
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    You ever used the Akai S20?

    the one good quality was the grimeyness you could achieve. i would buy another one if i could get it for 40 bucks or cheaper. seen them on ebay for 150 or more. not worth it to me.
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    Wings Of An Angel (A Beautiful Website)

    damn wings. the effects are ill.
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    Tape Samples (Quick Question)

    i sample anything. i made a song from my 1 year-olds barney toy. i have no pride, conscience, nor limits.
  18. mercurywaters

    Uk Hip Hop

    as far as uk hip hop. i like roots manuva, ty, pentalk, and task force. don't get to hear alot of uk hip hop though. kind of hard to find.
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