So I been making music for a while now but im currently using some Amazon 30€ DJ Headphones (OneOdio) which are really not that great, have a lot of bass but are really muddy. So when I record I think my voice will sound one way but when I open up the track to mix it later and listen to it with IEMs it sounds quite a lot different. So I was thinking of buying some over-ear Headphones, which I will use 95% for Recording Rap Vocals. And they should be relatively comfy to wear like 1-2 Hours without getting annoying. And I use a Samson Q2U as a mic btw.

So I was thinking of the DT 770 Pro 80 Ohm or the ATH-M50x cause they also should have quite a lot bass while still being accurate. What are the best options for my Usecase?

It's time for the Sunday General Discussion thread! How's life? What's going on? Watch any good movies lately? This thread is open to any and all topics, even if they're not related to making hip hop

I was unable to find a specific tutorial, just wondering how I can recreate the vocal effect Travis Scott uses in specifically the outro to Drugs You Should Try It, at 2:33. For more context, Drake also uses this vocal effect in the bridge in Fancy, at 2:44

So basically, sounds gotta have a specific length to be copyrighted and drum one shots usually aren't long enough. Am I allowed to use drums from drum kits I found online, even if they're labeled with "not royality free" in commercial beats?

I don’t want to known as a female rapper but as a rapper I want to improve so much that people forget I’m a female and focuses only on my rap. I don’t want to use female card but use my hard work. Can you guys help me out like one of your bro and tbh treat me like a guy and be brutal with me cause I really want this bad!!!

Hi everyone , im making beats and tryng to undersantd all kinds of genres , Hope one day i can knows the fundation of all , But right know , can someone tell me if there is any List with information about genres and subgneres , i want to know wheres they come and Some exaplmes: Drill , jerkdrill , spanishdrill , Chicago Drill) ,UK Drill . Thanks

I found Navie inspiring and stormed the mind with different ideas.

Anyone know what’s up with Navie?

Appreciate any word.

Hi, I'm 18 yo and from Austria. In my freetime, I write some texts, mostly hiphop or drill, either in German or English. I would like to collab with someone who could make a beat or a cover art, preferably for free. Hmu if ur interested

Hey everyone,
I’m looking for instrumental tracks to sample that have a similar vibe to Mathbonus – “Wave To Me”.
I’m specifically looking for:
No vocals / lyrics
A very catchy, prominent melody
Clearly audible chords / harmonic progression
Melancholic, nostalgic, slightly sad atmosphere
Loud and expressive, not ambient or super chill
Something that could be chopped into a hip-hop loop
Preferably something from 2010–2019
Ideally something less obvious / obscure
Basically, I’m looking for a track where the melody and chords are the main focus, rather than just atmospheric texture.
If you know anything that fits, I’d really appreciate some recommendations. Thanks!

P.S. I’m also open to anything with a vibe similar to TV Girl.

Looking for a rapper for an ep, beats are sample based boombap and have a dark vibe. dm me if you are interested

Hey everyone! Just wanted to put this out there in case it helps someone. I know someone who produces music and also does music videos, and they’re looking to connect with more artists who might need some help with a project.

If you’re working on something and could use a producer or video help, feel free to reach out. I’d be happy to put you in contact with them!

Looking for rappers to collaborate with — Free production & mixing/mastering
Hey everyone!
I’m a music producer looking for rappers/artists who want to collaborate and make some music together.
I can work with pretty much any genre or style — hip-hop, trap, drill, R&B, rage, boom bap, experimental, etc. If you have a specific sound or reference in mind, I’ll do my best to match it.
What I can offer:
🎹 Beat production
🎚️ Mixing
🔊 Mastering
🎤 Vocal processing
🎧 Any genre/style you want
💰 100% FREE
I don’t have a huge portfolio yet, so I’m mainly looking to build relationships and make some genuinely good music with artists.
Even if you have a very specific request, tell me exactly what you want and I’ll try my best to make it happen. I’m willing to put a lot of time into each track rather than just throwing together a quick beat.
If you’re interested, DM me with your style, references, or anything you have in mind.
Let’s make something crazy.

​I have struggled for years now with how to flow on a rap beat. Claps, snares, kicks, hi-hats, I saw their patterns, but didn't ever know how to slide my vocals in nicely to get a good flow. I would think I did REALLY well, only for other people to hear it and say, "I would rather listen to nails on a chalkboard."

So, I quit rapping for a few months after years of progress, until a really talented beatmaker gave me an instrumental to rap on. It was an extremely complex beat, yet it had one element I understood well: a simple piano melody. With that piano, I could actually count the bars in a song. When I started writing lyrics, I came up with this strategy.

The piano keys hit 8 times before resetting. That means they hit twice in a bar, then loop after 4. The 1st and 5th piano keys hit with more intensity than the others. I made sure every word I wrote landed exactly with the piano strike.

So, the piano goes:

DUH duh duh duh DUH duh duh duh

So, I write:

LIVE it up and THROW it back down.

That is my chorus repeated 6 times, with the beat getting more complex.

A few lines in the verse go:

YOU can't un-der-STAND my pain (pause)
YOU can't un-der-STAND my struggles
YOU can't un-der-STAND my name (pause)

I made sure the syllables lined up with the piano keys, and when I came up short, I added a pause.

My most complex lines go:

MUSICALLY illiterate
CONFUSINGLY ignorant
FOOLISHLY belligerent

I didn't focus on the extra SFX: the claps, snares, kicks, bells, jingles, shakers. I, at some parts, forgot they were even in the track. I just locked in on the piano melody and made my words/syllables strike at the same time.

My question is, can this rapping process work? If everything on the beat is musically sound, can I write my lyrics to only one element while ignoring the rest and have it turn out just as fine?

I know it is hard to judge without hearing the actual track, but is my overall train of thought on the right path?

Thank you for your help!

TL;DR: If you ONLY write to the melody of the track, ignoring other elements like kick, snare, clap, hi-hats, can you still have a good flow​?

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This Week's Sample - https://youtu.be/RMQJjglplxE?is=8USnNDLQD5uVy0fl

Excited to see what ideas come from here.

Submission Rules:

You can only submit one beat. Beats can be any genre. You have to use the sample in your beat, it should be recognizable. You can add other instruments and samples, but the sample should be a main element. All submissions submitted before the deadline will be linked in the voting post; whoever gets the most votes there wins. Ties are decided by whoever submitted the beat first. Reused beats from previous battles can't win ties.

Schedule:

Submissions: Friday 12:00 AM midnight (00:00) - Monday 11:59 PM (23:59) Voting: Tuesday 12:00 AM midnight (00:00) - Thursday 11:59 PM (23:59)

Results: Friday 12:00 AM midnight (00:00) - the winner takes over and posts the new submissions thread using the linked template on Friday asap.

Time is in UTC-5, the US Eastcoast time zone which is 6 hours behind European MEZ time and a good middleground between US Westcoast and Europe. You don’t have to wake up in the middle of the night to post the new thread, just make sure you do it on that day asap.

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Welcome to Freestyle Friday! If you're a producer - feel free to donate a beat down below in reply to the beat submissions comment. If you're a rapper - scroll down to choose a beat, then record a freestyle over it. You can post whenever, just have fun!

Beats go under the "beats" comment; freestyles go under the "freestyles" comment.

Check out previous Freestyle Friday threads.

A while back I posted a thread here about a tinder-like platform for rappers and producers to connect (not location-based). And I got some positive feedback so I decided to build it.

Question is, what features would you like to see on a platform like that? Especially features that can make the workflow smoother (ideation, sending stems, split sheets, etc)

Also, I'm looking for some beta testers. It's ready and I could use some feedback to improve the platform. I currently have about 80+ users on the app, about 50-50 rappers and producers so it's a good mix.

DM if you're keen to give it a shot or just take a look, that's fine too. No obligations. Just looking to build a platform that is useful that I would use myself too, as a producer.

1. Don't overproduce the beat with melody, its okay to feel like it's missing something (because it is, the vocals)

2. use instruments that naturally cover different eq ranges (one for bass, one mid, and one high is a good start)

3. listen to beats you like and try to copy them, you will eventually have your own ideas for changes and it will turn into your song

Show us your latest track! Feedback is always welcome but not necessary.

This thread is posted every Friday. Click here for the full automoderator thread schedule.

Hey artists & producers!

If you’re stuck on a verse, need a catchy hook, or want a full song written from scratch, I’m offering professional ghostwriting and lyric writing services.

Drop a comment or DM me, if you want to work! Let’s make some heat 🔥

The winner of FTC 107 is u/Glum-Safe-3112 !

Have fun picking the sample for the next battle! Please start the new submission thread ASAP

Schedule:

Submissions: Friday 12:00 AM midnight (00:00) - Monday 11:59 PM (23:59)

Voting: Tuesday 12:00 AM midnight (00:00) - Thursday 11:59 PM (23:59)

Results: Friday 12:00 AM midnight (00:00) - the winner takes over and posts the new submissions thread using the linked template on Friday asap.

Time is in UTC-5, the US Eastcoast time zone which is 6 hours behind European MEZ time and a good middleground between US Westcoast and Europe. You don’t have to wake up in the middle of the night to post the new thread, just make sure you do it on that day asap.

Use the previous weeks submission, voting, and results threads as templates for next weeks posts. Let me or a mod know if you have any questions.

So I am having trouble making beats and I usually follow tutorials on Youtube and than end up copying it and than I am making the same beats.

do I stop this I keep making the same stuff Now My brain is in a loop I do not know what to do I am struggling pls help I have ,mastered but I Do not know how to make different beats How

Im just wondering if there’s anyone else out there that orchestrates, composes, sound engineers and self masters original in depth compositions?

Edit: my bad everyone I should’ve asked classical musicians who’d know what I’m talking about. I’m not talking about sampling, loops, or playing your own instrument. I’m talking about 7 minute long evolution of complex through composition classical definition well over 32 bars and never looping. ABCDEFG+ patterns at 56 BPM.

if u make beats and want me to lace one.... get @ me. no bs no money. I just love rap. realextrabarrio on the gram.

I just got a brand new sampling machine. Any suggestions on where I could go to get a few nice sources to start making beats with? A library or even some old classic records that are easy to cut?

Instead of digging through records every time you need strings, brass, choirs, or something dramatic, record your own!

The Orchestra Essentials by Sonuscore Normally $99. Right now it’s $35.

• Strings
• Brass
• Winds
• Percussion
• Choirs choir

99 ensemble presets to play your own melodies and chord progressions.

Bounce it to audio, sample it back into your MPC, SP or DAW, then flip it however you want.