Are you a music producer looking to sell beats online? By now, given the large amount of available information provided on the internet, I’m sure you’ve got a solid idea of where to start. However, in this article, I will explain a few areas that are typically overlooked by new producers looking to sell beats online. Read More…
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This post was written by ome21 on February 17, 2009
Do you download free hip hop instrumentals online? There are a few things you MUST first know before you distribute songs you’ve made over free hip hop instrumentals.
When you download free hip hop instrumentals online, you may be excited to record your vocals over the instrumental and release the track to the public on a mixtape, album, demo, or DVD.
Before you do this, however, you must know about the restrictions that most producers place on their free beats. Read More…
Posted under Advice For Artists
This post was written by ome21 on January 22, 2009
Looking for RnB instrumentals online? Below are a few quick tips that may assist you in your search.
Song Concept: Before searching the net for the best rnb instrumentals you should first think of any song concepts you may already have. Does your song concept sound like it would work with an up-tempo beat? Answer these questions to help narrow your search. Read More…
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This post was written by ome21 on January 22, 2009
When is the last time you’ve actually went out and purchased an album? Recently IF you’ve purchased an album you’ve done so digitally. I remember the days when I used to anticipate an album’s release… Opening up the packaging, being hit with that fresh CD smell, poppin in the album and actually feeling a sense of excitement with what I was listening to. Read More…
Posted under Food For Thought
This post was written by ome21 on January 9, 2009
Below are 7 essential rap tips for those interested in learning to rap. These tips are essential for rappers at any experience level!
Tip 1. One of the best rap tips is to listen to all styles of rap including east coast, west coast, and south. It will benefit you to have a well-rounded background of the different kinds of rhyme schemes, terminology, flow structures, and deliveries of all different styles of rap. Pay close attention to the elements of each style. Listening to music closely is probably THE single most important rap tip to become a better rapper. Read More…
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This post was written by ome21 on November 9, 2008
Check out the official Open Minds Entertainment Remix to Kanye West’s new single Love Lockdown. Enjoy!
Music Video courtesy of Kanye West/Def Jam Records.
Instrumental produced by Kyle Hall and Tim Adamek of Open Minds Entertainment LLP.
Posted under Entertainment
This post was written by ome21 on October 17, 2008
I’ve decided to start a little mini-series called “The Complete Producer” in which I will talk the different elements that shape a well-rounded, successful music producer. In this first part I’m going to talk about a skill that I consider to be absolutely crucial to being a good producer – the ability to create good melodies.
What do all the greatest songs – in any genre of music - all have in common? They are all driven by a great melody. A melody is a set of single notes in succession that form a musical line. The hook to your favorite song, a guitar phrase, and succession of single piano notes are all examples of a melody. Read More…
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This post was written by ome21 on October 10, 2008
Do your beats ever come out sounding too “on-time?” Do they lack feeling or groove? Does your drum and percussion timing sound too predictable?
Odds are, your beat is quantized to a particular timing. This basically means that your sounds are aligned to a precise timing, giving the beat a very unnatural and technical feel, most likely lacking “feeling” and “groove.” Read More…
Posted under Production Help
This post was written by ome21 on September 25, 2008
I know people usually prefer articles about the technical aspects of making beats, or perhaps articles about the business aspects of selling beats, but this article does not fit into either of those categories. It is, however, a motivational and “general advice” article which may be invaluable to you as an upcoming producer.
If you are a producer, you have more than likely asked fellow producers, artists, friends or family for some feedback of your beats. You would like all of the feedback you receive to be positive, of course, but this is not always the case. Your friends and family will most likely compliment your work to spare your feelings, but a fellow producer or artist is bound to be critical of your work, offering either a derogatory comment, a simple “I don’t like it,” or some kind of valuable criticism. Read More…
Posted under Motivational
This post was written by ome21 on September 22, 2008
If you are a serious producer, you have more than likely considered selling your beats online. The problem is….where should you sell them at?
There are a handful of sites that will off you your own online “store” to shop your beats in exchange for a cut of your profits. Which ones are best?
Before I get into reviews, let me first say that I am an avid believer utilizing every avenue you can to promote your beats. So even though some of these beat selling websites are a little sub-par in certain areas, I’d advise that you use them anyway for the sake of promotion. Read More…
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This post was written by ome21 on September 19, 2008
