"Making Rap Beats" - How to Make Professional Rap Music Beats

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Here are 5 great steps for Making Rap Beats that you will need to start producing your own music.  These steps will talk about mixing styles, software used, blueprints, looping techniques, and some other techniques on how to make professional rap music beats.

"Making Rap Beats" - How to Make Professional Rap Music Beats

1.  There is always room for improvement and getting fresh material and rap beat sounds out to the industry. One underground rapper said, "The producers and beat makers with the freshest and newest sounds are the ones who get more recognition and more doorways opened for them and that's who gets to work with the best rappers."

2.  You will always need a way to have all the newest updates on sounds, mixing styles, equipment, software, trends and techniques when Making Rap Beats.

3.  You will definitely need to be aware of all the present and past techniques being used today by all of the successful rap music producers.  Just knowing the present techniques on how to make professional rap beats will be good to learn since you're just starting out though.

4.  Learn the importance of setting a blueprint for any beat, structuring a beat, looping techniques, and vocal recording for producing high quality hip hop music beats and sounds.

5.  Having a list of the best places to get sound samples and different beat samples online is crucial for creating some crazy wicked beats.  These sounds and beats are best when combined with the techniques like mixing and looping.

Okay now you know how to start making hip hop beats with quality.  All you need to know are the things like mixing styles, beat structuring, old and new techniques and the importance of beat blueprints.  You are well on your way to success.

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Beatmaker For Hip Hop and Rap - Five Things You Need to Know

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If you want to make hip hop beats, a beatmaker is usually used to describe the software used to make those types of beats. It essentially describes a virtual drum machine which will tend to have 8, 16 or 32 tracks that are used to create incredible beats quickly for rap and hip hop. The nice thing is that although in the past expensive hardware and software was needed, in this day and age, all you need is a little heart and about thirty bucks.

Beatmaker For Hip Hop and Rap - Five Things You Need to Know

If you're interested in getting a beatmaker, the best advise I can give to someone who is new to the beat making game, is to get a beat maker that works well and doesn't take a lot of time to learn. Here are the five reasons you don't need and don't want to spend a lot when buying a beatmaker for the first time.

You're New To Making Beats:

The thing about inexpensive beatmakers, is that not only do they work well had have every feature you need to get started in one quick package, but they also don't leave you scratching your heard for three months before you finally figure out how to make a beat. The fact of the matter is that you don't want a beatmaker with a ton of bells and whistles because you won't know how to use half-of them, and the other half you don't need anyway.

It's About Having Fun:

An expensive beat maker also means you will be frustrated when trying to figure out all the plug-ins and effects that usually have a pretty high learning curve. Just enjoy yourself and have fun, and this is exactly what a cheap beatmaker will provide for you.

Plug and Play Baby:

Another nice thing about inexpensive beatmakers is that they are plug-in-play. This means you simply purchase the software, download it or use it online with their servers, and presto! you're making beats in just minutes. Just minutes! Believe me, if you buy expensive hardware and software with all the bells and whistles, there is no such thing as 'plug-n-play.' Yes it is easier than it used to be, but you'll find yourself frustrated and let's not forget that expensive beat makers require expensive computers. Not so with the inexpensive beatmaker solutions available today which you can use perfectly as long as you have a good internet connection.

The Beatmaker Basics:

A good hip hop beat only has a few simple ingredients. A bass drum, hi-hat, sneer and cymbal part. That's it. So why spend a ton of money to make this type of sound when you can spend much less and do the exact same thing. Also, the more expensive beatmakers will require some sound mastering experience, and unless you have experience with mixing hip hop beats with 8 to 16 tracks, you're going to be in for a very big surprise.

It's About Talent:

If you have musical ability and inspiration you don't need an expensive hip hop beat maker. All you need is some perspiration and some beatmaker software that won't require a crazy learning curve. This is because talent comes from within, and you can't buy talent with expensive beatmakers. This is the fifth and most important thing to remember before you break the bank on a beatmaker you may later decide you don't have the talent to use and you could have learned that by spending under fifty bucks.

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Hip-Hop Music and Dance Style

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The hip-hop culture is about twenty years old. Yes, it is more like a culture. Hip Hop is just not music it is far more than just music, lyrics and videos. There are many people, who even today think that hip-hop is just something about a Rap producers and artist.

Hip-Hop Music and Dance Style

The Hip-hop dance basically originated in New York by some young African-American and Hispanic men during the period of late 1960s, it was originated as part of the hip-hop culture of graffiti art, rap and scratch music. The hip-hop dance always keeps changing but it is essentially embraced by two different styles one is of break dance and another is body popping. The break dance you can say is a form of athletic solo in which the dancer or the performer enters in to the dance arena in a sideways motion and then breaks or dives to the floor, then spins around on his shoulders, head or buttocks and ends up with a freeze position. Body popping whereas involves a series of very fast, sharp actions those travel all through the body much in a way as robotic-looking alternations of moves and then freeze. The hip-hop dance and hip-hop music became internationally popular since late 1970s and now, it is often incorporated into theatre dance.

The main aspect of hip hop music and dancing that makes the style would be the passion for dancing as well as expressing your emotions. It is always good to have some kind of skills like technique only thing is the way you can develop the movements is just by believing in yourself and also feeling those emotions and at the same time have fun and feel the beats as well.

Hip hop is considered as a musical genre which is developed as part of the hip hop culture, and it is defined by some key stylistic components like rapping, scratching DJing, sampling, beat boxing etc. Rapping which is also referred to as MCing or even emceeing it is basically a vocal style where in the artist speaks or sings lyrically, in rhyme and in verse, usually to synthesized beat or an instrumental beats. Beats are always of about 4/4 time signature, and looping different portions of various other songs, usually done by a DJ, can form them or the producer samples it from portions of some songs. Today's modern beats mostly incorporate drum machines, synthesizers as well as live bands. Rappers write, improvise or memorize their lyrics and perform to a beat.

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How to Learn Bass Guitar the Easy Way

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Bass guitar is absolutely one of the favourite instruments to learn. This may be because the bass guitar helps lay down the beat, in much the same ways as drums but more melodically. It looks just like an electric guitar but the main differences are that it has a longer neck and only 4 strings. The strings are tuned to notes G, D, A and E. It has a solid body and frets in the same way as a six stringed guitar.

How to Learn Bass Guitar the Easy Way

A bass guitar greatly enhances the beat of a song and the harmony. Most bassists will pick their baseline according to their style. The harmony of the bass will increase and enhance the progression of chords. Harmony greatly enhances a song and indeed defines a songs emotions. From the beat perspective, a bass' beat gives a song or tune this basic element too. Again, it underlies the basic nature of the song being played and forms a fundamental role in the definition of the song, giving it heart and tempo.

In pop music a bass guitar can be seem as a very simple part of band, unless the bassist has other ideas. Just watch Mark King from Level 42. He helped make the bass guitar one of the coolest instruments to play in a group and if you have the will and the intensity a bass can be so much more. However, in reggae, hip hop and funk the bass plays a much more prominent role. Once you learn guitar bass basics you will be able to copy your heroes style and add your own traits and skills.

There are quite a few styles that you can learn when playing bass. A bass solo can sometimes overpower other melodies. In heavy metal a bassist will usually tap the strings, but in rock a solo will be performed during a break in the song. In pop and funk solos would typically be performed by slapping the strings rather than tapping. In metal and rock also the bass guitarist usually plays along with the lead guitar and vocalist giving a fuller, richer sound.

In many ways the bass is an easier instrument to learn and play than the six stringed guitar, but this instrument still needs dedication and practice. So if you want to be the next Mark King or Phil Lynott get cracking!! Remember practice, determination, fun is the key to learning bass guitar so start today, there's no time to lose.

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Top 5 Mistakes Dancers Make at Auditions

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A lot of people will at some point bang their head against something. And when it hurts, bang it again hoping that it won't hurt this time. Don't be like them. Stop making these mistakes that dancers keep making at auditions.

Top 5 Mistakes Dancers Make at Auditions

1. Not dancing how they want: If you're a dancer whose style isn't sexy but they ask for sexy, then dancing ghetto style like you're about to beat someone up won't replace what they want.

If they ask you to dance hip-hop and you're making everything light and airy like a ballerina you're not dancing how they want. If they want you to dance like you're floating and you make everything really grounded you're not giving them what they want either.

2. Not dressing how they want: Similar to the above. If they want you to dress sexy, don't walk in with pumps, baggy jeans and your punk hairstyle.

If you're unsure bring a change of outfits in your bag just in case so you're prepared and can change into another outfit to suit what they want on the day. Image is not everything but image definitely is important, make no mistake.

3. Turning up unprepared: If they asked you to prepare a routine to a particular song and you chose to do it to a different track then they're probably wondering whether you speak English okay.

If they ask you to arrive for your audition at 11:30 and you arrive at 12 they're unlikely to be impressed unless you're lucky and the audition happens to be running late (which always seems to happen when you're early).

4. Slagging off the client: You don't need to be the biggest fan but if you're auditioning for Mariah Carey's latest video and you say that you think her music is outdated and she has an annoying voice, they probably won't want you anywhere near her for fear of upsetting the diva herself.

5. Not dancing the choreography the choreographer's way: When the choreographer shows you the choreography they'll tell you the way they want it danced too. Most dancers just ignore this and dance it their own way.

If they want you to dance the choreography your own way and with your own flavour they'll tell you. Remember this is their choreography after all so they'll be casting a much more critical eye over it than any freestyle sections of the audition. If you want to do things your way, do it in the freestyle where you'll be usually free to express yourself any way you want to.

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Inside the Bay Area Hyphy Movement

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Ask people in the Bay Area what the Hyphy Movement is all about and you will get many different meanings and perspectives. So who can truly explain what it's all about?

Inside the Bay Area Hyphy Movement

In search of such a person, we heard about one emerging Hyphy artist getting ready to release a new album with guest appearances from Too Short, San Quinn, J Diggs, among others. This artist certainly tells it like it is, so we gave him a chance to explain the Hyphy movement.

Driving around the Bay Area in a custom made limousine with the words "Hyphy Train" painted across the rear window, this emerging artist calls himself Greenie. Whether he means to or not, his deep, raspy voice carries a Hyphy tone that encapsulates this Bay Area movement.

Greenie recently took a break from the studio to talk about the Hyphy movement & what rap music is missing:

Interview:
Bay Area Hyphy Movement (BAHM): From what we understand, Hyphy can be crazy dance moves or just smashing someone in the face. How would you define Hyphy?

Greenie: Hyphy as I understand it literally means hyper and fly, but really its how all da homies from the Bay get down when we listen to our Bay style music.

BAHM: Some might say the Hyphy Movement is just a fad? Can it last?

Greenie: Thats like asking is hiphop or rap a fad, hell no it aint a fad, its a lifestle/music. I think it will evolve and take different forms, but now when we refer to hyphy, we are talking bout Bay style, Bay area rap.

BAHM: What does the Hyphy movement mean to the Bay Area?

Greenie: Well, its just like I said rap/hip-hop started in Queens. It evolved took different forms. Today, the South would refer to there style of rap as crunk, the Bay would refer to its Style as hyphy. But not everyone who is from the Bay raps with a hyphy style. I for one only have three songs on my album that I would classify as "hyphy" the rest are just normal rap. E-40's last album every song was hyphy, kick drum slumping hard, beats per minute slightly sped up, and e-40 spittin somethin vicious, THATS HYPHY at its core, and everybody in the Bay is down with it so its important for the Bay in that it brings us all together.

BAHM: So tell us about the new album. What should fans expect, who are some of the guest appearances?

Greenie: First off I'd like to say that I am a huge fan of rap first before ever being an artist. The game is missing a classic element in that people are rapping whole songs and aren't saying shit. It's look what I got, whereas before you could pickup a dope record and actually learn a lot of street shit. In this album you could pick it up and learn a lot of shit about Northern California and this sick ass place we call the Bay Area. I brought several of my favorite artists from the Bay Area and LA together to make this dope album. Look for Too $hort San Quinn, J diggs, and Roscoe of the Dogg Pound, to name a few, and classic producers like One Drop Scott who has worked with Mac Dre, and Gennessee, who has a ridiculous roster.

BAHM: I heard several tracks from your latest album and they are straight Slumper. What is your favorite track, what is the album called & when is it getting released?

Greenie: My much anticipated album is due out this month however, I keep pushing it back since I just received word that Snoop Dogg is only a phone call away. The album will be named The Legend Of Chester Copperpot. My favorite track on the album would have to be "Who Drop," no one has heard it yet cause I wont let anyone listen to it. IT IS ONE OF THE BEST RAP SONGS EVER MADE!

BAHM: What can we expect in the future of Hyphy music?

Greenie: Hopefully, you will see a unified Bay where we aint at war with each other, right now shit is outta control with the violence in the rich and in the O. If we could get unified, hyphy music could really be a driving force behind rap music in general.

BAHM: What other artists should we be looking for outta Northern Cali?

Greenie: Obviously you got the San Quinn's, E-40's, keek da sneek that make our music dope. Thizz ent has a roster of sick individuals though, Bavgate, and our famous new Indian dude Haji Springer are bout to take over. Look for dem to do some big thangs in the upcoming future months.

BAHM: There have been rough times for you working on your latest album. Did you ever think about quitting the rap thing altogether? What kept you going?

Greenie: It's tough in the rap game since everybody and there mother is tryin to rap. There are times still where I'm like shit I aint making that money off this thing like I thought I would, but than another thing I've really come to realize is that I really enjoy rapping, I love it, that shit is fucken fun when you lay down something dope. Selling records these days is all bout marketing. I feel like I've surrounded myself with the right people, I've got my features up, and this is the best album I've ever done so regardless of the response I'm still happy.

BAHM: Do you like the direction that hip hop music is going, or would you like to see something different?

Greenie: I do not understand how some of this shit makes it to TV and the radio but I'm not gon hate on them for there success. Obviously they were doing something right. Hip hop will never be the same as it was since it's birth in the early eighties late seventies. Early on we were learning from each others as emcees, what sounded hot and street cred, and what not to say. Now that most shit from the street has been taught by previous emcees it's hard for an artist to express new ideas that haven't really been touched by previous rappers. So a lot of what you here is repetitive like look at the diamonds I've got, the cars, the bytches, the dope, my street life. As long as we keep rappin bout the same shit we're kinda stuck, so what I've tried to do is create shit that hasn't really been touched and try to be original as much as possible. I've also got OG'S from the rap game on the album so I can bring that original flavor of hip hop to the present. Too Short, and the Reyes brothers from Cypress Hill, are some of the artists you'll find on my record and they are some of my favorite artists of all time as well.

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How to Learn Freestyle Rap Secrets to Win and Get You Signed With Great Hip Hop Beats

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Freestyle rap is spontaneous, created on the spur of the moment with nothing scripted in advance. Literary devices, such as rhymes, metaphors and similes will be included in the best freestyle rap, as well as smooth delivery and allusions to the present surroundings and circumstances. Great rappers have great freestyling skills. In freestyling, a rapper must think on his or her feet and impress the audience with his/her verbal ability.

How to Learn Freestyle Rap Secrets to Win and Get You Signed With Great Hip Hop Beats

Step 1: Master the Basics There are three areas in a rap that you must deal with: The delivery, rhyme scheme and world play. Delivery - The delivery of your words includes the flow, cadence and tone of your voice. You must be able to follow a beat and create a rhythm. Speak clearly. Make sure you sound out all of the words. Be cool. Your choice of language needs to be fluid. Your words should literally flow as you transition between literary devices. Your distinct style as a rapper will be developed in part by your delivery.

Word Play- Your use of words will determine how original you sound. Enjoy yourself and be creative. Comparisons: Metaphorical: Comparing a pair of apparently contrasting things without use of the words like or as. Simile: Comparing a pair of things, including the terms like or as in the comparison. Pun: A comical way to use words and bring attention to words that have a double meaning, or words that sound alike but mean something different. Double entendre: Employing a double meaning in your language choice, generally with a bawdy intent. Allusion: An implicit reference to someone, somewhere, or something. Generally it refers to literary works, TV shows, movies or pop culture elements. Learning more about literary techniques and devices is very simple. Either search the Web or go to your local library and pick up a book.

Rhyme Scheme - A rhyming scheme refers to the rhythmic thread that runs through your rap. Internal rhyme: Rhyming with the middle of a line is a type of rhyme. End rhymes: rhyme which occurs at the tail end of multiple lines of verse. Half rhyme: the consonant sounds rhyme without any rhyme in the vowel sound. Multi-syllable rhymes (also called "multis"): rhyming between various syllables within a phrase or verse.A large vocabulary is needed in order for you to play with words. Start studying and use that dictionary.

Step 2: Begin - When you know the elements needed for a flowing rap, you can flex your ability. Train your ear by playing rap and hip-hop.

Compose. It is true that freestyling means that you do not have pre-written lyrics when you rap; but to improve, you must practice rhyming and word play by creating verses. If you commit to memory several groups of rhyming words, your lyrics will flow more smoothly. Eventually you will learn how to improvise rap on the fly. It is inevitable that you will make mistakes. When that happens, don't stop rapping. Don't pay it any attention or keep on going with what comes next - continue with your rhythm. Anticipate what you will say next. Think about what you are going to rhyme next, and try to keep the flow going.

Remember to avoid getting ahead of yourself since you risk losing track.

Select a topic or theme and then simply begin laying down a rap around it. Just state whatever you think of. In all likelihood, when you first begin you won't make a lot of sense, so practice alone. Your own style needs to be found and used. Do not copy other rappers directly, but use them for inspiration. Rap about things that are familiar to you. Choose any topic you'd like, remembering that your own experiences will ring truest. Hyperbole and creative license always have a place.Because you want to entertain others with your lyrics, it's okay to make them up as you go along.

Step 3: Rehearse - Rehearsing instills greater confidence while building skill. Wherever and whenever you can, just continue to rap. Rehearse alone. You will eliminate any awkwardness if you're alone. Rehearse while watching yourself in a mirror. Either in front of your friends or with your friends, practice rapping. Enjoy yourself and, at the end, ask for a frank critique.

Freestyle Rap Battles - Rap battles are a great means of rehearsing and sharpening your freestyle skills. In a freestyle rap battle, rappers are the contestants. The rapper with the best delivery, lyrics (boasts, insults and witticisms), and overall performance is the winner. Normally the crowd determines the favorite, so you must fight to get them on your side.

At online sites such as YouTube or in person, observe other rappers freestyling. A few filler lines need to be written. The fillers can take the place of your original lyrics should you forget them or freeze up. Make use of humor. Make good use of your sense of humor to get the crowd laughing. Perfect opportunities for humor are unexpected comparisons or one liners. Rap about your own world. Use anything you wish, such as individuals, encounters, events and clothes.

Rapping about your immediate surrounding shows that you are making up original verses instead of pre-recorded raps. Refer to current activities to make original allusions and play with words. Use another rapper to play off. Spin off of what your rival says, reverse it or state your refutation. You can stay with common or connected subjects.

Don't get your feelings hurt; take it all with good humor, even the insults. Some of the best freestyle learning opportunities are rap battles. Actually, you should feel free to apply freestyle battling strategies anytime you freestyle.

The Way to Freestyle Rap - Suggestions: Learn the fundamental literary methods, like rhymes, metaphors, similes as well as allusions. Take notice of your style of delivery. Memorize various rhyming words and compose emergency verses. Do not allow errors to prevent you from freestyling. If you make a mistake on a rhyme or verse, keep going and work it into your next line.

If you want your impromptu rap to be really outstanding, rap about your current environment and situations. Conclusion Freestyling lets you express yourself and improve your ability to rap.

The best rappers are masters at rapping freestyle. Showing off at live performances or rap battles are things you can do once you have good skills, but with these skills if you aspire to be a major recording artist with hip hop or dirty south beats, just make sure you get the best and most current sounding beats and your skills as a rapper on top of these great hip hop beats will have you sounding like a superstar and get you signed!

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