Rap music is a genre built on rhythm, energy, and vocal expression. While the lead vocals take center stage, backing vocals or BVs as they are often referred, play an essential role in elevating and…
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In recent years the meteoric rise of Amapiano has taken the global music scene by storm. Deep house grooves, log drum basslines, hypnotic melodies and a strong emphasis on rhythm make it an infectious genre.…
Your main objective as a producer selling your beats online is to get noticed by artists such as rappers and singers. Appealing to these customers is key to making sales and scaling up your beat…
Recording vocals over lease beats can be a challenge. But with the right techniques, you can make your vocals stand out and sound amazing. Whether you’re an aspiring rapper, budding singer, or both, small adjustments…
Roy Ayers, the legendary American vibraphonist, composer, singer, and producer, has passed away at the age of 83 after a long illness. A trailblazer in the fusion of jazz with soul, funk, disco, and boogie,…
Not so long ago these five producers were at the forefront of hip-hop and R&B, behind countless chart-topping hits and defining the sound of their era’s. In this post we look at these once-unstoppable hitmakers…
In a recent interview, DJ Mustard shared that it took him just 30 minutes to create the beat for Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” That got us wondering—what other iconic hip-hop beats were made in…
Ever wondered who’s in charge of naming music genres? I mean, who decided Butt Rock was a legitimate term? In this post, we’re diving deep into the strangest, most ridiculous, and downright baffling genre names…
Everyone knows that going viral can be a fast track to success BUT how is this achieved in this fast paced and saturation online world? If you are an artist trying to take this route…
If you’re an independent artist looking to make your mark in the music industry, you might see leasing beats as a compromise—something less professional or authentic. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Leased…
