Hip hop’s gone a long way since dj’s finding a break and looping it over and over while someone toasts over the beat. Dj’s evolved into producers and the toasters turned into rappers.

Producers have evolved the way music is made over the years; from turntables to stop and play techniques with (continue reading…)

What you need to start making beats

“I really really really want to start making beats how should I start.”

1. Passion - If you dont really have a passion or feel like this is something you could develop a passion in, You might as well stop reading. Passion is what’s going to help you (continue reading…)

Promo box on your desktop

The self-promoting musician of the past needed to always have a presskit (with CD and photo) nearby and ready to send.

The modern self-promoting musician needs to keep a “PROMO BOX” folder on the desktop of your computer.

It will take you just one hour to put together, and you’ll be able to use it again and again and again:

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