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So by now, you know me and how I do in terms of hip hop music, especially when it comes to lyrical music versus club sounding music. And with that said, it should come as no surprise when you listen to the music that hip hop artist Thaahum brings to the table, and why I'm doing a write up about his music as well. Again, I'm more into the lyrical hip hop music, and I don't mean "lyrical" trap music, I mean that boom bap lyrical make you think and f**k up your mind a little bit music. And that's what Thaahum brings to the table!
The music that Thaahum brings to the table really brings me back to the days and age where beats banged like hell and lyrics really equaled out to the beats. It's like there was just a certain element of flava that music back then brought to my ears, where I could listen to most of if not all of an ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
Want To Get Your Music Heard And Placed on TV Shows and More?
Are you looking to get your music heard by many, and placed on TV shows across the board? I'm sure you wouldn't mind it, then again, not many probably would have a problem with more exposure. But exactly how do you go about getting your music placed on TV shows or other avenues that will broadcast your music and get you even more exposure? Proceed to read further.
There is a website online called HowToGetYourMusicOnTV.com that will provide you with the insider knowledge and information that you need to do exactly that and more. This video course takes you behind the scenes of some of the techniques that TV Music composer Dwayne Russell uses to continue getting his music placed on shows and other avenues. And with those same techniques and strategies, he will show you how you can do the same.
OpiaMusic Stands Up For You and Your Originality As a Music Artist
It's a shame when I think about the changes that have happened, as a matter of my opinion anyway, with music today and the originality factor. I know some of you trip out at my saying it, but I'll say it again regardless... music in this generation has lost it's appeal and originality. I know there are some that will disagree with me on this, but there are many more that grew up in my generation that wholeheartedly agree. Originality is gone, or should I rephrase and say, originality is kept underground. But that's not where it should be, and the service OpiaMusic is pushing strong to do something about that as well.
OpiaMusic started its foundation on the basis of talent and originality that music artists have. The founders are aware that there are numerous talented ORIGINAL sounding artists and musicians out there, and so it is gearing up strong to help those artists ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
It seems that as social media becomes bigger and bigger in nature, and more and more tools are made to interact and use social media, more of your favorite people are jumping on board as well, such as actors, athletes, and yup, musicians! So exactly who are some of the musicians out there using Instagram to amplify their social media status? This person's blog compiled a list of 50 great musicians that are using Instagram!
Now I'm not going to list all 50 musicians on here that are using Instagram. You can check out the blog post on Squidoo on the 50 great musicians that are using it. However, the fact that some of these stars are using Instagram gives you an idea in its own how powerful Instagram is, or social media as a whole for that matter. If you're not using Instagram now, you can make it part of your social media experience as well. I may actually have to consider using it myself ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
Watch Hip Hop Channels Everywhere On The Go With Yamgo
So I had to post another blog post to keep you all afloat with the latest and greatest in hip hop TV. Well, it's not just limited to hip hop, but of course given that most of you that read this will probably be into hip hop music given the basis of my website and all, I had to give a shoutout and put you all on to a great way to watch and stream hip hop related content on online internet TV! After all, Youtube isn't the only source for watching hip hop!
So get your iPhones set up, your Android phones, and get your hip hop on the go with Yamgo TV! That's right hip hop folks, stream live TV on your phones on the go with this hott app! You can easily tune in to a variety of channels altogether ranging from hip hop related content, to instrument content, to Entertainment, Sports, and what ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
What's goin' on, it's Genycis once again droppin' another post on the blog for you. I wanted to bring your ears and attention and bring your attentive ears to the forefront while your eyes absorb what I'm about to tell you, and that is this simple message: You GOTTA peep the music from my man Marcus Norris. Again, that is Marcus Norris, and you gotta peep the music he's bringin' to the table.
This kat is delivering it all to you, in many forms, which is why I had to call him the "Flavaful Man of Many Flavaz". When you hear his music, you'll hear exactly what I'm talking about. I listened to the tracks that he has displayed at his website at MarcusNorris.com and this dude delivers nicely, allowing me to enjoy all of the tracks he put forth on the site. But then, I'll let'cha check it out for yourself for a listen.
YTA - Youngin' the Artist Bringin' The Hot To The Mic
What's goin' on? It's Genycis once again bringin' you another blog post on another bangin' lyrical artist burning fires on any mic he touches. You all know how I am about lyrical kats... if you're lyrical, and even more so, if you're nice on the mic, you know you have my attention! And this kat right here, this hip hop artist by the name Youngin' or YTA, this kat is bringin' the Hot to the Mic and had my attention with the tracks!!
YTA has been in the rap game for a good while now, and you can tell from the quality and flow that he delivers, that he's been doing it for awhile and that he's passionate about his work. His vocals have a bit of a raspyness to the tone, which sets off the tracks nicely in a grimey manner, yet the flow and delivery of the tracks brings ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
What's up hip hop heads? I had to bring the review back your way again on another bangin' hip hop video! Some of you remember before that I covered a review on Mic Nice's track and video, "Go", on a previous blog entry. If you didn't watch that particular video and read the review, you need to go check that one out too. But on another tip, Mic Nice brought PURE FIRE, and trust me when I say this, PURE FIRE, with this new track and video, "Evil People"! Watch it below and see what I mean!
I had the chance to watch this video on Youtube and Yooo, Mic Nice brought it hard this time around! This is what I'm talking about when I say "real hip hop", that lyrical flava, that "make you think shyt" that used to be so dominant back in the 90's era, that somehow got lost along the shuffle of mainstream hip hop and all the dance style Hip POP ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
What's goin' on? As we all know, the internet is flooded with a lot of information everywhere. Unfortunately, in that same respect, that makes searching things sometimes a bit harder to do, ironically enough, especially when it comes to music! Sometimes you just want to find a track that you want to listen to while online, without having to sift through your folders or Youtube to find the song. However, when you're in need of free mp3 downloads, and just want access to listen to some hot music while you surf the web or work on business stuff such as I also do online, then you'll want to check out Free Mp3 Rapid Download for the tracks!
This site lets you jump right onto it without having to worry about what you're looking for. Simply jump onto the search bar, type in the name of the track or some keywords of the track that you know, and choose the track you want to listen to or ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
Well, I had to feed the minds of all of the readers again with a bit more insight on the lyrical forefront, this time from a lyrical soldier who goes by the name Sun Rise Above, or also known as Sun R.A.. This kat has brought that true lyrical flava of hip hop to the forefront, proving that hip hop is NOT dead, but that it resides strongly in the hearts of kats like Sun R.A. and others who still respect and appreciate the lyrical form that hip hop was birthed to be. You know I def give props whenever I hear kats that bring that lyrical flava especially when it reminds me of some of the greats of the 90's that influenced me to begin with, and Sun R.A. definitely brings that flava in my opinion!
But then it's no surprise though. Sun R.A. has been spitting lyrical infernos in the underground for some years now, another sign that shows he's still about the game, ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
If you are into beats, whether listening to them, or especially if you make beats, you already know that it's very valuable that you have a powerful drum library on hand to make some heat. And while instrument sounds are great, it's the drum samples that really add that extra bang and power to any hip hop beats made out there. And with that said, I want to bring some attention to some powerful drum sample kits you can pick up for your beat making needs.
I wanted to call attention to The Producer's Choice, a website dedicated to high quality drum samples for your hip hop beat making needs. You'll be able to find a variety of quality drum samples that you can buy for your production, so that you can add some serious heat to the beats you make, and blow away the competition as well! After all, you can't make bangin' beats without quality drums at your disposal, can you?
As I'm sure you already know and can see all around you, social media and social networking has become massive in size over the last several years, first starting off with Myspace, and leading further and further across the globe with popular websites such as Twitter and Facebook which have become massive in size since they first started some years ago. And when it comes to music marketing, social media networking is definitely a plus in regards to getting your music heard, as well as connecting with your fanbase. And now, the latest website to add to the social media networking, is Lifetime.fm.
Lifetime.fm is a website that allows video and chat at the same time, allowing up to 9 people from what it seems at this time to video chat at the same time while also allowing many others into a text chat with them as well. What makes Lifetime.fm stand out is that you can have multiple people join you via video group chat ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
I just wanted to take a moment via my blog posts, and shout some attention to another talented individual who runs the website, OnlineHipHopBeats.com. This kat doesn't like to hit the spotlight much as his name is a bit more concealed and he simply posts or goes as the "OnlineHipHopBeats" screen name. But this kat is bringing some serious hip hop beats to the table as well!
For the kats that are looking for some extra flavaful commercial type beats for your next mixtape or album, you'll want to check out OnlineHipHopBeats.com and check out the beats that this kat is bringing to the table. The sounds (especially for those of you that favor the commercial era this generation is making) blaze and definitely fit that commercial era well. The melodies that were put together also blend pretty nicely, so you'll be guaranteed to get some melodic fire for your next mixtape needs.
The one thing about music in general that I love and that keeps me into it with enjoyment and pleasure, is that there is virtually an unlimited amount of creativity and variety that can go into making music. And those of you who know me already or know of my work with the hip hop beats I make, know that I enjoy variety and being creative. That said, I want to focus my attention not on my beats, but on this talented hip hop artist, Logan, that I had the pleasure of chatting with and checking out.
I had the chance of listening to Logan's debut mixtape on Datpiff, "The Hangover" which he released earlier this year, and the fam is bringing some grade A quality heat to the table! Those of you who know me know I'm not a person who likes just any type of music. I do enjoy quality, and I especially enjoy LYRICAL tracks that I can understand what's being said, versus ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
Whether you've been a hip hop artist or R&B singer for some years, or you're just getting into things and have been doing it for a few months, the one thing that all artists will need is a solid recording studio. And while there are things you can do to set up a decent mock studio at home, you still won't get the exact quality of a solid studio. And as an artist, the one thing that you're striving for, especially if you're in NYC, is a great and clear sounding album or track. And while there are lots of options at your disposal, if you're serious about making a solid track, you'll want to check out Innovative Music Recording Studios NYC and get those tracks polished!
Innovative Music Recording Studios has been around for almost a decade, and it has been helping aspiring artists to bring high quality, clear, polished tracks for their albums. After all, if you're serious about your music, the last thing ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
NokSide Shows That Positive Hip Hop Music Still Stands Strong
Just when you thought that all hip hop seemed to lean more towards was commercialized dance a booty type music, there are artists out there that prove that positive hip hop music still stands strong! There are a handful of artists out there that are still grindin' it out in the underground and bringing uplifting and soulful music to the forefront, and NokSide is grindin' hard and making heavy music presence with his soulful flava!
If you look, um, rather, listen around you, you hear more and more kats that are geared towards this constant trend of trap music, looking for trap beats and making this type of music non stop. However, for that smooth lyrical sound that was made famous by artists like The Roots, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, and others in that genre of conscious rap, it seems that this flava has taken a bit of a backseat, which is a damn shame personally. The ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
Okay, so you're probably thinking right now, "Yo Gen, why are you promoting another hip hop beats related producer on your blog?" and the answer to that is simple: Because I can. Okay, maybe not only that. I've been a person who has always been about good music, whether it's good hip hop music, or someone else who is talented and skilled in the craft of producing hip hop beats as well. I'm not biased, and even though I make beats as well, doesn't mean I can't show love to another producer. Much respect to AKT Aktion on the production!
AKT Aktion has been in the game for a minute now, 15 years plus to be exact. He's been producing beats using Reason as his production tool of choice, and continues to do so for the love of music and the craft. Where some producers are more about only making beats strictly for the money without regard to the art or craft, AKT Aktion puts more ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
Who would've ever thought that in this generation we live in, technology would change up the game on just about every avenue you can think of, especially for the aspiring and growing rap artist. If you think about it, back then, if you wanted to be heard, you really had to kick out money to get heard. You had to pay for that studio time, grind hard and submit demo tapes, and really just hustle the streets to even get people to know who you are. In today's era though, you have the online presence which is easier to do, and gets your name spread across the internet and the globe like wildfire! And with sites like Spiddit.com coming onto the stage, the game's really about to change up!
If you are an upcoming rap artist, or even a seasoned veteran, you know that by getting your music in more and more places online, you can build up your presence further across the internet. And you ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
If you're anything like I am, than I'm sure that there are points where you like to ride in the whip and bang out some serious tracks, but don't have the right car audio equipment on hand. I think I'm very particular myself, and I remember at one point, that my amplifier blew out. Maybe it's the O.C.D. within me that I still don't know I have or not, but when my amplifier blew out, I had to try my best to get my car fixed immediately, and had to buy a new amp. I couldn't ride around with some radio speakers without some kind of kick. And if you're anything like I am, you value car audio equipment just as much as I do if not more. Have you had your speaker or amp blow out and you felt lost? Lol!
It's a troubling thing indeed, and sometimes you just don't want to shell out incredible money for a simple amplifier or pair of speakers ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
When one thinks of electronic music, the thought that probably comes to mind is the scene of a night club and some rhythmic, catchy dance vibe just taking over the club. Outside of that, not many people probably gave much thought to electronic dance music at all. But over the years, it has really become much bigger and more intense than some may think or even give it credit for. And recently, it's growing to even stronger heights than ever imagined!
The vibe of electronic music has actually been around for quite some time, probably as far back as the early 70's when it of course was associated to that night club feel. DJ's took the vibe of it and amplified it to make the crowds really feel the intensity of the music and want to groove and dance all night. However, it never really got the publicity that other genres of music, like Rock n Roll, or Disco, or Hip Hop received over their growths. ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
I often ask myself from time to time, what is it about hip hop that keeps me focused in on it and continuing to network more and more, and to continue to make beats. What is it about hip hop that lets me enjoy it as much as I do, that has me immersed in all of her beauty from head to toe. And when I ask myself that, I'm reminded. I remain in hip hop because of hott music, bangin' artists and singers who do their thing on the mic, not for the goal of putting anything together just for cash, but for the love of the music and all that Lady Hip Hop stands for! I'm reminded again to the answer with the latest track and video I've seen and heard: "GO" from Mic Nice!
Before I even go further, I'll let you peep the video for yourself. You can check it out below:
I've said it before and I'll say it again. Music is a great thing, and what's great about it is that you can have more and more artists, producers, etc coming to the music scene and it will never be saturated. And yet some of the music industry does seem repetitive in nature, you still have those that come to the forefront, putting in their hustle and grind and making music not for the hustle of trying to be famous like everyone else being mimicked out there, but simply for the love of music, for the love of hip hop in this case, which is what ThoughtsAtWerk brings to the table!
I visited their website, and I gotta say, the quote on their bio really caught my eye: "The Greatest pleasure in life is doing what you're told you cannot do". That quote right there speaks so many volumes it's ridiculous! I mean absorb that thought for a moment as a musician, as a hip hop ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
The hip hop industry will never grow old, and it'll never die. It's actually quite the opposite, growing every day with more and more talent putting up music, more people interviewing, more mixtapes being released, and more music videos being put together for the masses. And with so many videos being made, especially in this day and age, you need a spot that you can sift thru the archives and watch some official hip hop videos!
With over 10,000 archived hip hop videos stored and more being added on the regular, you'll want to visit OfficialHipHopVideos.com to check out some of the videos that were put up. There's many videos that you can check through and get your hip hop flava on, including that Gangsta Love by Prodigy featuring Esther. You'll find videos like that one and many more there that you can bob your head to and enjoy the music.
Or, if you're looking for something entertaining, there are other hip hop videos that you can ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
When it comes to music, the joy of creating it is that you can come up with a variety of new styles, fusions, blends, and whatever else comes to your creative mind to put together. And that is the case with the Electro rhythmic, pop duo "Speakers" as they continue to fuse together a blend of hip hop, R&B, pop, and electronic pop to make their music unique, to make it catchy, and to make everyone move to it! And that is the case with their latest EP, "New Frequency" that was released this May 8th, 2012!
First off, before I go into anything else about the music, go check them out now and listen to their music. You can find the entire EP streaming at http://listn.to/speakers now!! It's actually pretty intense and does immediately give off a strong hip hop feel of the old school but fuses the other elements really well in it, especially the dance feel and the electronic pop sounds. If ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
If you are a hip hop artist, or an R&B singer, or if you write, rap, or sing any genre of music for that matter, you know how difficult it can be to get your music out there and heard. After all, just because you create music, doesn't mean that everyone will automatically hear what you have to offer. And even more so, just because people have some access to your music, doesn't mean that they'll listen to it completely. And as a musician, you know how important it is after all to get your music heard. Well, luckily for you, there is a solution.
The latest website that will be tackling the issue of getting people to listen to your music and generate fans is in pre-launch now, and this website is called TuneTrade. TuneTrade is a music website that is striving to bring more and more fans your way in the form of a stock market type platform where you will be able to ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
The LEL Brothas Continue Taking The World By Storm
When you're constantly making moves and doing big things such as the LEL Brothas have been doing, that's when you know you've become a success with your music. And it seems that for the LEL Brothas, they continue to push the envelope more and more, and please the fans with their music not just locally, but internationally as well! So what are the LEL Brothas doing now that is making an impact?
Well, first to start, for those of you that are not familiar with the LEL Brothas, you need a bit more of information on this bangin' group! They are a hip hop group that started creating music back in 2006. They were founded by DJ Clone and include members LBC and their hype man (you know most groups need or have one at least) CB5, and have been pushing their music across the nation and across the globe as well.
A Social Media Strategy To Help Boost Your Fanbase
Okay, so we all know that in this day and age, a good social media strategy is pretty much a must in order to build your fanbase, as well as potential customers for your album sales, mixtape promotions, and more. With more and more networking type sites being utilized, like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and others, do you really have time to catch up with every possible angle and fan you can make?
Let's face it. If you're a rap artist or R&B singer, or a beat maker/producer, or anything in music for that matter, you're always looking for a fanbase to receive. There's no ifs, ands, and buts about it. You need fans, views, follows, and more in order to spread your music out and about. And a social media strategy is no different of a need than it used to be when you'd try to promote your music via the radio airwaves and send your demo off ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
Hip Hop Abs - The Exercise Program Where Hip Hop Music and Dance Moves Meet
Anyone who’s ever been to a club before and hit the dance floor even if for just a little while understands that dancing equals major calorie burn. Combine together traditional hip hop dancing, fast paced hip hop music, and exercise moves that focus on your abs and core and what you get is a killer workout routine by Shaun T called Hip Hop Abs.
This workout program is for all the people out there that like the idea of exercise, but just hate to do it. It’s a fun, fast paced workout that comes to life because of the music and exercise moves that make you feel like you’re not working out at all. The music is strictly hip hop based which easily lends itself to rhythmic moves that easily get you going even if you’re not in the exercise frame of mind.
If you are a fan of hip hop and the underground movement of hip hop artists that are on the rise, then you'll want to add another emerging hip hop artist to your growing playlist. The latest addition straight from the underground? This upcoming hip hop artist is known as Rahat, and he's bringing a flavaful wave of variety to the hip hop scene... something the mainstream is missing, but that the underground continues to thrive on.
Brought up in some of the rougher neighborhoods of Bronx, NY, Rahat has been grindin' hard and bringing some deep lyrical hip hop to the scene. This is not your typical radio play of lackluster rhymes and hyped up club music. Rahat has brought his life, his experiences, his pain, and more, and put them into lyrical flava that he plans to release on his upcoming album, "A Seraph's Gift".
His style is unique, and the fact that he brings variety to the table with different moods and styles ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
Every once in awhile, a new powerhouse emerges from the deep to allow you to make beats... and the new powerhouse to the table, is BTV Solo. This powerful beat maker has emerged and is already taking over the music industry by storm! With this beat making program, you can create deep and hard hitting beats of all styles... the production is up to your imagination and your own limitation. If you can imagine it, you can put it together easily with BTV Solo! So what makes BTV such a powerful hard hittin' contender?
Well, one of the first things to point out, is that BTV Solo is being given great praise by some of the biggest names in the music industry. You have producers such as Jermaine Dupri, Drumma Boy, Dallas Austin, and Rockwilder among a few. This powerful tool has also produced bangin' beats for some of the top names such as Jay-Z, Mary J ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
Cheap concert tickets... sure, the concept of cheap is great, but do you actually find concert tickets anymore that are really lower in price? Or do you go into your pockets ready to buy that pass to a great show or game, only to then realize afterwards... "did I REALLY spend That MUCH??" Have you ever felt that way after a concert or game? I know I have. And why do these things cost so much? Why aren't there cheap concert tickets out there?
Well, one of the main reasons you probably don't really find cheap concert tickets, is that there are tons of fees slapped on them. You never really know what the fees are for, they're always deemed as "administration fees", so that can mean anything. And they always seem to climb up more and more, year after year. That makes less people wanting to go to concerts and other events, especially with the recession that we're ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
MP3 Music Search - Why This Search Brings You More
Looking for an MP3 music search engine that brings a bit more to you than just a typical search? Tired of looking around aimlessly for certain songs or albums by artists you enjoy? If you feel like you search over and over, I'm sure you're not alone, but you have another option that you can use at your disposal as well.
Before you break your mind stressing on finding a song or album you were hunting for, you'll want to take a look at this mp3 music search engine to find what you need. It's called DJHouseRemix.com, but don't let the name throw you off. There's more to find than just house remixes or music by house artists. For example, you can put in the search term for Kanye West, and it will find a lot of items of interest for you to scan through. Put in your favorite song title or artist, and get more options ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
If you are looking for smooth, mellowed out live lounge music online that you can buy to sit back and listen to, you'll definitely want to drop a visit to www.project-groove.com to check out the music. With music so soulful and rich, you'll be sure to mellow out to the melodies.
This band from Austria, Germany brings about a very unique flava to the table with the music they create. The live instrument playing really adds that needed touch to make this music lift off. The feel really brings that Neo Soul type flava while blending the uniqueness that Project Groove brings to it, so that it doesn't sound like the same ol' same. You'll have to peep it to see what I'm talking about. This flava of live lounge music online doesn't exist often at all, so vibe out to it and zone out. The complexity of the melodies, the suave piano playing, the sound of the ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
Where Can I Find Sounds To Take My Music To The Next Level?
"Where can I find sounds to make beats?" - Where some aspire as rappers and singers to find beats that will set themselves off on their next hip hop mixtapes or rap albums, r&b albums or videos, and other projects in the works, others are out there aspiring to make beats themselves, and looking for ways, and sounds, to do so. And then there are artists that try to find a way to make their own beats so as not to worry about having to buy them either (though this isn't always the greatest option if you have a project pressed). With that said, the question of 'where can I find sounds' depends on what you are looking for. Here are some ideas:
SoundsForBeats.com - If you are looking for a variety of musical instrument sounds that you can use to make beats in FL Studio, Reason, Cubase, etc. and are looking to build ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
Have you ever asked yourself, "how can I rap?" and wondered if you were ever capable of doing so? Have you always wanted to rap or sound like one of your favorite rappers, but just felt that you couldn't rap at all, or that your delivery wasn't as great as you'd want it to sound? Or do you feel like you have the talent but want to polish up on your skills a bit more than you feel content with? Do any of these scenarios sound more or less like you or how you feel and think?
So of course, with rap and hip hop music being so popular, it's no surprise that people want the question, "how can I rap?" answered. Hip hop has climbed up and become more commonplace in the years that it's been around, and continues to bring more fans and listeners to the table that also want to be rappers. It's ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
Where Can I Find Beats? Read Here To Find Out More!
Where can I find beats? - this question has probably got to be one of the most frequently asked questions across the internet for upcoming rap artists and singers. It doesn't matter what area you're located, what city, or what country you're from. If you are a rap artist or singer, chances are you've asked this question many a time, and with good reason of course. This question, along with your actions to the answer is what separates the true pursuing artist from the hobbyist rapper or singer who is not serious about their work or investing in themselves either. As anyone knows, it requires spending money to make money, and rap beats are no exception either.
If you're still asking "where can I find beats?" to yourself, then you're at the right spot. Here at Genycis.com, you'll be able to find more than your handful of beats! I've taken the time and inspiration to create ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
So I thought I'd take a moment to list my top ten rap songs by Wu-Tang Clan as one of the many tributes that I'll probably post on my blog in reference to 90's hip hop music. After all, for me, I'd have to say that most of my hip hop beats are influenced by the bangin' flava that the 90's era put out. This was the era that hip hop blew up big time, and that wordplay was at its highest peak! Though hip hop in my eyes and ears is long gone from what it used to be in the 90's, I still want to give the tribute where it's due, and so I decided to list what I feel are probably my top ten rap songs from Wu-Tang Clan... and this is compiled from songs that either the Wu did as a whole, or that individual or combined artists did (not subsidiaries such as ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
What are the best beats to rap on or instrumentals to sing over when it comes to your craft? If you are an R&B artist, should you only be limited to the styles that most R&B instrumentals tend to have? Are you forbidden to writing on something harder? And must all R&B music be deep and emotional or sensual and passionate? Or what if you're more of a street rapper reppin' and spittin' about the hood? Should you not be allowed to write some deep inspiring lyrics to something more subtle and mood setting? What are your thoughts? Should thug rappers stay thug rappers and R&B singers not have any emotions other than sweet or deep?
The truth is, with so many different styles out, and so many different producers, there's even more of a variety out now than ever before in terms of what beats to rap on or what you should sing to. You have producers that ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
What Is Rap Music - My Thoughts On This Age Old Question
What is rap music? This question gets steamrolled over and over again, with so many different answers that one can't even begin to put together the correct answer. Is there a correct answer? Or is it all in the eyes, or should I say ears, of the beholder? I guess that's what the question really is, to me anyway.
So what is it? Some people see it as a form of expression. If you can spit a few bars over some hot rap beats and express a particular topic, then you have the answer. Some others feel that as long as you have a bounce to the overall track, even if the lyrics aren't all there, you still have an answer to that age old question, "what is rap music?".
So on that note, I'll probably get blasted by some for this, and maybe not so much by others, which proves my basis, that it's all ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
Who doesn't enjoy being able to download mixtapes free and to get a listen at some of the hottest underground music out there? Let's face it... where in today's mainstream radio, you hear the same songs and other artists sounding more like other artists rather than bringing originality to the table, you can always count on listening to some great hip hop music with more of an original sound with some great hip hop mixtapes at your disposal. Nothing makes an mp3 player sound better than listening to your favorite artists bangin' it out underground style with some great music! And where can you find a great collection of mixtapes for free?
You'll want to be sure to download mixtapes free from DownloadMixtapes.org and start amplifying your player. There's lots of different mixtapes to choose from, and with more and more being added, why wouldn't you want to get in on downloading some great music? After all, if you're into ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
So about a couple of weeks ago, I had the chance to interview with what I refer to as Hip Hop Truth, or "Fayettenam's Finest" hip hop lyricist / production duo, er, trio known as Prosthetik Intelligentz straight outta Fayetteville, NC. Trio'd by hip hop lyricist Ezzie B, music producer B.Doom, and the ever so talented hypeman known as HIPplusHOP, this group is grinding hard, dedicated to hip hop music, enjoying creating and living it, and promoting their music more and more, putting their face on the map not just locally or nationally, but globally as well!
The interview was great, and these kats are definitely down to earth, all about enjoying the moment, and making, living, and breathing hip hop the way it was supposed to be enjoyed! They do it for the love, for the art, and give the fans great eargasmic music to enjoy! Take a trip with me as I ask some questions to the group, ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
Beats To Music - Turning Beats You Buy Into Great Music
Beats to music and how to create music out of them is a matter of coming up with something fitting and powerful to powerful hip hop beats and rap instrumentals, or any type of beat or instrumental for that matter. Too often, musical concepts are thought of, hot lyrics are created at the tip of a pencil to paper, and inspiring song lyrics are written, but they are usually written prior to feeling out a beat or instrumental to see if it works out at all to their benefit, or if it is a failed conception before it had a chance to hit the radio, mixtape, or album.
Turning beats to music is something that can be done with a bit more ease, as long as you allow yourself to be immersed into the hip hop instrumentals or R&B beats that you listen to first. Sometimes, you can create a very powerful music track or a ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
Hip Hop On The Radio - Is It Helping Or Killing Hip Hop Music?
Hip hop on the radio - do you enjoy what is playing today? Or do you find yourself looking for other hip hop and rap music to listen to because what you hear on the radio is just not what you're enjoying? Do you wish that the radio had more lyrical hip hop being played? Or is hip hop all about the club style dance music versus the lyrical "think" music that used to be played more so on the radio back then?
Remember when you would hear hits like "Renee" by Lost Boyz, or "You're All That I Need" by Method Man ft. Mary J Blige? To me, hip hop on the radio was bumpin' back then, and you still had a mix of different types of hip hop music. It wasn't all about the club bounce type music that is being played today, at least from my standpoint. You had variety ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
How Can I Become A Rapper - Four Important Things You Need To Have
How can I become a rapper - if you love hip hop and always wanted to pursue it, I'm sure you've asked this question to yourself probably a thousand times before. You may have listened to Jay-Z songs, songs by Drake, Mobb Deep albums, or Ludacris albums, and felt the influence of their music pushing you to want to become a rapper. Perhaps the hip hop beats themselves influenced you as well. You wouldn't be the first person influenced by rap music in a way that pushes you to want to become what you enjoy listening to time and time again. So the question from earlier still looms in your mind, jabbing away: How can I become a rapper? To answer that question, I have written four tips below that can help.
Confidence - If you already exude confidence, then you've managed to get the first step down packed. Okay, I don't mean ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
Free Soundfonts
- are they still of benefit? Do they still exist today? And do they
get the job done when using them to make hip hop beats or other types of
instrumentals? While some think that the soundfont is extinct, or
something of years past, the truth of the matter is, soundfonts are
still being widely used today, and are still of great benefit in using
them for music production. They have proven to remain in the world
today, even when other types of files or software has been pushed back
to be replaced by other newer types of plugins and software. So exactly
what sustains the longevity of soundfonts? And why are these sounds
beneficial?
Free soundfonts have weight in being used to make tight rap beats, emotional R&B instrumentals, and other types of instrumentals or beats. Actually, soundfonts in general, whether free or to buy, have weight in music production. ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
Busta Rhymes When Disaster Strikes - Classic Joint
Who back in the day was a Busta Rhymes fan? I don't mean a fan of the commercial joints that kept being played over and over on the radio, I mean that real powerful "nod ya head" style? Were you a fan of the Busta Rhymes When Disaster Strikes album? If you were, if you had it, or if you heard it, you'll know that there were some pretty tight tracks on that album, I mean some bring it to ya ears boom bap style hip hop music! The lyrics, the mood, the feel, it was definitely a hip hop music album for the ages. And of the tracks on that album, this one was one that stood out to me:
This track, "We Could Take It Outside" featuring Flipmode Squad, brought the noise and the mood to the table! Every time I listen to this track, I just imagine being there in a dim lighted club, red lights ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
Music Marketing - Know All You Need To Market Your Music?
If you take a moment to sit back and think about it, there are lots, I mean LOTS of artists and producers in the music industry. And with as many artists that exist out there, whether they are singers or rappers of today, there are probably more than ten times as many songs existing today, from current day music trends, to the old school classics of yesterday that still stand strong. With so much talent out, do you think you know all you need to market your music? Do you know enough music marketing to push your music to the limits and beyond?
For you in this day and age, the situations are pretty fortunate. If you think back to years ago, when the internet age was barely lifting off the ground, people had to research constantly to find resources they could use to market their talents. You would have to find lists and addresses manually, ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
Mobb Deep Beats - Which Are Your Top 5 Beats Of All Time?
Over the years, I have had some influences from all kinds of hip hop music, rap music, r&b music, and even other types of music such as classical music, movie scores, and even video game music. In the course of hard, gangsta street rap, the beats always stand out to me. One of the more influential hip hop groups that has impacted my hip hop beats style has to be Mobb Deep.
The grimey and raw style of beats that came to the table, followed up with some nice lyrical warfare really had me listening and wanting to hear more. The earlier albums especially influenced me, such as the "Hell On Earth" rap album or the "Murda Muzik" album as well. Even the "Infamy" album placed some influence onto my music production. I mean, the lyrics were raw, the beats were simple but on point, and the marriage between lyrics and beats brought ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
Saw Hip Hop Beat - Saw Endgame by Genycis of Genycis.com
If you are a fanatic of the movie Saw like I've been since the start of the series occurred, then you'll probably be able to appreciate the theme music as well from it. It's powerful, mysterious, and definitely haunts the mind days and years after first being heard. I still enjoy listening to the instrumental to this day. Are you similar? Do you love the Saw movie instrumental? There's just something about it, right? Or is it really just me?
That said, I had to go out on a limb and test my musical composing abilities to see what I could do with the Saw movie theme music. It took a bit of time to say the least, but as this movie score always impressed me and caught my ear, I couldn't let it sit idly by without trying to recreate it into a hip hop beat! Much to my surprise, while it took a bit ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
Dark Rap Instrumentals - Does It Provoke Death Or Is It Just Aggressive?
There's often a lot of debate about whether dark rap instrumentals are just aggressive in nature, or if they call out the beast from within, making lyrical havoc occur in reality. I personally don't think it's so much that music causes actions to be done... though some always want to blame musicians for their suicide attempts or their murder sprees. So do dark rap instrumentals cause the same issue?
Most horrorcore rap artists are the ones that prefer the darkest of rap beats to use in their mixtapes or albums. Horrorcore rappers are known to have a very vulgar and descriptive array of bloodshed, mayhem, and dismemberment going on, among other topics that are brought about. But if the case were that music such as dark hip hop music influenced others to kill people all the time, would there not be a whole lot more dead bodies that would be reported all over the ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
Worldstar Hip Hop is known for putting up tons of hip hop video content, as well as off the wall videos including beatdowns, and honeys as well. But of course, above all, they are known for hip hop content, some of which are made of that raw hip hop lyrical madness! And that's where Prosthetik Intelligentz more than fits in!
Just the wordplay on their name by itself is already testament to the appreciation for lyrical wordplay. Prosthetik Intelligentz is a fusion of a dynamic hip hop (I mean that true hip hop flava, not those that say fewer than 10 words and consider themselves hip hop) artist in Ezzie B, and a powerful hip hop producer known as B.Doom. Between these two, the hip hop nation had better prepare for the storm that's about to drop!
Right out of North Carolina (yup, NC continues to produce hot lyrical flava in the Raleigh - Durham and Fayetteville areas), both Ezzie B and B.Doom bring the music, and ... >>Read The Full Article Here...
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Whether you've been a hip hop artist or R&B singer for some years, or you're just getting into things and have been doing it for a few months, the one thing that all artists will need is a solid recording studio. And while there are things you can do to set up a decent mock studio at home, you still won't get the exact quality of a solid studio. And as an artist, the one thing that you're striving for, especially if you're in NYC, is a great and clear sounding album or track. And while there are lots of options at your disposal, if you're serious about making a solid track, you'll want to check out 
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