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The magic of cookin’ with AI
“Stems changed my life”. Watch to find out more about why Cookin Soul says Stems in Serato Studio is the best thing that's happened to sampling since the MPCs, and how it’s changed his production game. From the days of MySpace and the dream of making music with American rappers, to working with artists like The Game, Wiz Khalifa and Freddie Gibbs - Valencia, Spain’s Cookin Soul has been inspiring his global audience for years with his musical creativity and YouTube channel that boasts a treasure trove of music videos,... Read more...
Rhythm Roulette: Rockwilder (Tracklib Edition)
Mass Appeal's #RhythmRoulette returns with a bang, as this special, Tracklib edition of the show stars none other than the producer Rockwilder, who has been crafting face-melters behind the boards for the better part of the last three decades. From Jay-Z's "Do It Again" to 50 Cent's "Do You Think About Me," Rock's resume speaks for itself, but that infamous RR blindfold is known to keep a producer on their toes.Dive into the latest episode and see how Rockwilder took on the challenge. AND, play Rhythm Roulette on Tracklib for... Read more...
Showcase Your Beats on Social Media Better
Showcase Your Beats on Social Media Better
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How To Make An AraabMuzik Track
How To Make An AraabMuzik Track
Let’s face it – no one does it like AraabMuzik. The Rhode Island producer got his start making beats for Cam’ron’s Dipset label in 2006, and his breakthrough 2011 mixtape... Read more...
The Making Of Juvenile's "Back That Azz Up" With Mannie Fresh | Deconstructed
The Making Of Juvenile's "Back That Azz Up" With Mannie Fresh | Deconstructed
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The Making Of Logic's "Take It Back" With 6ix | Deconstructed
The Making Of Logic's "Take It Back" With 6ix | Deconstructed
"Logic’s May 2017 album 'Everybody' includes the Top 10 hit “1-800-273-8255,” but the track’s producer 6ix laid down more than just one hot beat on the project. Logic works frequently... Read more...
Behind The Silence With Trent Brooks
Behind The Silence With Trent Brooks
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Free Beat Friday 3/17/17
Free Beat Friday 3/17/17
Free Beat Friday is back! "Be Afraid" is available to download. Read more...
Achieving professional looking product shots for under $20
Achieving professional looking product shots for under $20
Taking professional product shots for your brand. If you’re just starting out, chances are you don’t have an immense budget. Misconceptions will lead you to believe that you need a... Read more...
Video: Kendrick Lamar making beats now?
Video: Kendrick Lamar making beats now?
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Chance the Dropout
Chance the Dropout
Chance the Rapper is someone that had to grow on me. When we visited Chicago we saw posters of his then upcoming Coloring Book album everywhere. I now have a... Read more...
Retro relics in today's music
Retro relics in today's music
Recently in a group thread my brother said "Mario you're stuck in the past with music, you never give new music a try".  That statement is somewhat untrue, I do... Read more...
A Record Giving Toy Drive
A Record Giving Toy Drive
I've bee involved in toy drives in the past and wanted to do one of my own this year. There are families that fall on hard times from time to... Read more...
808 (Official Trailer)
808 (Official Trailer)
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Free Beat Friday: In The Morning (8.12.16)
Free Beat Friday: In The Morning (8.12.16)
Free Beat Friday for 8.12.16 Free to download, simply click on the download icon next to the share button. Read more...
My sources for compelling graphics
My sources for compelling graphics
Recently I had someone tell me that the graphics for the brand have been very good. It has definitely took me some time and resources to accomplish that. Here are... Read more...
Free Beat Friday: Take Care
Free Beat Friday: Take Care
Bringing back the Free Beat Friday! Mix the old with the new, beat that I started 3 years ago and finished this morning! Free to download, simply click on the... Read more...
The Emergence of the Hip Hop Nerd
The Emergence of the Hip Hop Nerd
The lines between Hip Hop and nerd culture are being blurred more and more these days. The Hip Hop nerd, coming out of the proverbial closet filled with dusty records,... Read more...
Behind the Silence: "Fresh to Deaf"
Matt is doing an amazing job with hip hop and sign language! Deafinietly Loud Silence (:x) Read more...
The fine line of coupon codes
The fine line of coupon codes
Coupon codes are a great way to gain new customers, it’s also a good way for returning customers who are on the fence to purchase something. but...how often should you... Read more...
The Hits and Misses of setting up at events
The Hits and Misses of setting up at events
Over the last 5 years we’ve set up a table at a number of events around the south east. From sneaker shows, breakdancing competitions, album release parties, and hip-hop shows. The... Read more...
Learn how to master sampling with Jaisu
Danny Brown collaborator Jaisu shows us how it's done.Jaisu's 2015 album A Long Player, released on Astral Black, was one of the most tragically slept-on albums of last year – a bedroom boom-bap dream that glides through sample after lush sample till you're fully immersed in its haze. Another milestone in the career of a producer that had already grabbed the attention of everyone from Danny Brown to Tony Yayo, both of whom hit up the young Scot for beats, it showcased an epic knowledge of the art of sampling... Read more...
Jay Electronica sending shocks to Kendrick and 50 (Diss track)
Jay Electronica sending shocks to Kendrick and 50 (Diss track)
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Loud Silence Beat Battle
Loud Silence Beat Battle
Some Silencers may not know that I started making beats as a teenager. Got serious with it after graduating from Full Sail in 2005.  A big reason for starting the... Read more...
How To Release Music As An Independent Artist (Infographic)
Reposted from http://www.musicthinktank.com/   "Hi, my name’s Josh. I’m a rapper/producer from Atlanta, GA, and a music business graduate from Loyola University of New Orleans and I was asked to do a presentation for Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO on How To Release Music As An Independent Artist. It’s mostly from an EDM/Rap perspective, but I figured it would be beneficial for everyone to learn from. Some of the details are missing since I explained it to them in person, so if you have any questions or anything here needs... Read more...