Category: Music Promotion

Making a song is easy is it not? Well, whoever said yes, is wrong. People think making a song is all about writing lyrics, taking a beat and then singing. Yes, writing a song and singing it is easy but how about the beat? Do you know how hard that could be? You need to find…

Hip Hop music has been around for over 30 years now. It has seen its share of changes and ups and downs. From hardcore gansta music to simple and fun dance music. For a genre of music that was created in the late 70’s, it has manage to stay on top while more and more…

When you create a beat, it’s always a good idea that you start with your percussion or drum sounds first. With a good sound maker, creating the tune will require a little creativity and will require a tad bit of patience on your part. There is a beat maker where you can create your sounds…

If you enjoy music and want to start learning more about producing then there has never been a better time to do this. Just think about how many times you listen to or see music on the TV and radio! Now we have the Internet as a medium for music producers as well! This article…

Public Enemy is a well known hip hop group, often known as just PE. They are from the Long Island, New York area and well known for their lyrics, which are politically charged. The way the group began was an interesting journey. The first origins of the name Public Enemy actually came from a song…

Production and promotion of a music video may be the tool you need to get your bands’ name out there and rocket your careers. Before making a video, there are many things to think about and consider. A simple idea done properly is usually better than a complex plan that is done poorly. Choose the…

Are you working on a hip hop project but you seem to be stuck with the same old beats? Beats 365 is the solution that you are looking for. This website is expanding to a hundred thousand beats so you will never have to limit your creativity ever again. From hip hop beats to rap…

If you are interested in making hip hop beats, there are some tips I would like to share with you. A lot of people make the process of making hip hop beats complex, but it’s really not hard to do at all…especially if you are using beat maker software which is actually the best way…

If you are reading this article you probably are looking for solid information on learning how to freestyle rap. Believe it or not there is a high demand for quality information on this very popular subject. One question that many people have and maybe you might have is, can one really learn how to freestyle…

Malayalam Music is an age old form of Indian music that is exemplified by its unique instrumental beats. It belongs to the state of Kerala whose cultural legacy and philosophical values are incorporated in the music and songs. As the state is known for its magical wonders with respect to scenic beauty and nature’s charm,…

Malta is a small island state in Europe, in the middle of the Mediterranean and is a popular holiday destination for many Europeans, mostly from the U.K., Germany, Italy, France and Holland. Tourists visit the island for various reasons and the island offers a variety of facets that will be of interest for most types…

If you have been in the dance circuit in Mumbai, chances are you would have known Terrence Lewis. But today, whole of India knows him. And that’s because of the new reality dance show, Dance India Dance on Zee TV. As one of the choreographer judges in the serial, Lewis has become a household name.…

Global rating of the product: 4.5 stars Nas is known as a giant in rap music. Not only is Nas a highly skilled wordsmith who always puts lyrics first, the powerful emcee proudly takes black American folks to their African roots and history. His characteristic use of instrumentals such as trumpets underline Nas’ great musical…

When you think about music, it is quite natural to place artists into boxes or genres. Well, Erykah Badu has created her own little niche in the music world. She is known as the “Queen of Neo-Soul” as well as the “First Lady of Neo-Soul.” This, along with her wearing of flamboyantly colored head wraps…

Ever want to come up with original drum beats starting from scratch? Any style? Rock, rap, country, or anything else? If you can master the concept of how a drum beat is constructed you can use any software to make any beat you want, from scratch. You can listen to any beat and take it…

Who would have thought downloadable ringtones could bring in about $7 billion in revenue last year? Well, don’t be surprised. According to industry experts, mobile ring tones aren’t only a hot trend in the United States, but abroad as well. Music has certainly come a long way and it isn’t uncommon for fans of all…

Elvis Presley is well known as the King of Roll and Roll, but this man had an influence in the areas of movies and dancing as well. If you aren’t aware of his influence over dancing then you definitely need to keep on reading. It is hard to imagine that when Elvis first was on…

Selling beats online is probably one of the most heavily discussed topics among producers in the 21st century. If you are a music producer or beat maker, it’s a no brainer that you must have an online presence. Currently, thousands of producers use Soundclick to sell beats via the Internet while others use websites like…

I grew up in the 1980’s. That was the era of the big labels, big tours, and big hair! Lot’s of $$$ was made. Bands from the 60’s and early 70’s would talk about how they had been screwed but that these 80’s bands were raking it in. Go back and watch Billy Joel’s or…

For all my fellow Dynamic Producer members & music producers who are shopping tracks their own tracks in general… I’ve spent hundreds of hours screening music for various A&R’s, Artists and Companies. When I pick beats to submit I’m almost always basing the choice off the groove of the track. Whether it’s the groove of…

Without a doubt, the music industry is changing rapidly, live streaming music, videos, mp3 download capabilities, radio air play, blog publications, podcast and even vinyl is back. Who knows; will cassette tapes and eight track tapes resurface again? The key to all of this is having a sound that moves you. As many recording artist…

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958-June 25, 2009)[2] Was an American Pop Icon known as the king of pop. He was born into the Jackson family as the 7th child of Joseph Jackson. When Michael Jackson was very young, 11 years old, he and 4 of his siblings began a band with their father Joseph…

Music videos represent a crucial part of the music industry. Artists owe their careers to music videos as they are being given the chance of impressing the public not just with their vocal talent, but also with their looks or moves. Thirty years ago, music video used to be less important then it is nowadays.…

Are you trying to buy rap beats online? Hip hop is exploding and has already developed into a multibillion dollar industry. If you are interested in getting rap beats online and making a safe purchase, there are plenty of websites on line that can help you. If you want to purchase rap beats online and…

Lloyd Banks is an American rapper who is a member of the group G-Unit. The group released their debut album in 2003, which is when Lloyd Banks was first introduced to the public. It was during this time when he began to release mixtapes to give himself a name apart from the group. Lloyd Banks…

How To Start & Run a Hiphop Record Label Booklet#2 takes readers through the intricate process of starting and running a independent record label in the Hiphop industry. From the moment prospective entrepreneurs start their company to the first cd release. This guide teaches readers multiple techniques to raise capital (i.e money) for funding a…

Those people who use some of the music producers-recommended beat maker software can surely make beats that have clear sound and appeal and this will surely bring them to the professional level. In order to pick the best beat maker software it is wise to realize what types of beats you would like to create…

Many musical artists made their careers a success by using music videos. As an important part of the music industry, music videos not only showcase an artist’s singing talent, but also how they perform. The history of music videos shows how the use of the videos transformed the music industry. Premiering in 1974, the Australian…

Music has always been around since time immemorial. It has been a part of every individual’s life. Music, to some can bring glee to their day. To others, it is therapeutic, where all worries and pain are temporarily put to an end whenever they hear music. There are a lot of electronic gadgets where music…

Have you noticed people who workout (resistance or cardiovascular exercises) have either a portable music player or the workout environment itself has music? More than taking off boredom from stationary cardio exercises, there might be a significant effect on our workout results if we have music. Although music does not reduce the perception of effort…

Once an underground street culture, hip hop clothing has now acquired a prominent place in the mainstream fashion world. If you want to make a style statement, then you have to include hip hop clothing in your wardrobe. There is an assortment of clothes to choose from to make you stand out. This clothing includes…

If you have dome any research on what is needed to make your own rap beats you probably realized that it can get pretty expensive. This article will show how you can make your own rap beats without spending a ton of money. It is very well known that trying to become a legit beat…

Music is one biggest passion of people these days. It is available in numerous forms and can be expressed in unlimited ways. It involves a lot of creativity and hard work when it comes to make a perfect beat line so as to be captivating as well as on line with the rest of the…

Is rap even considered music? Some have argued that, due to the practice of sampling and the fact that most rappers rely primarily on rhythm and lyrics to communicate with their audiences, this sub-genre of hip hop shouldn’t be considered a genre of music at all. This is not the case however. Rap is most…

It’s that time. You have finally decide to make a move on up and make a demo. You should, initially, focus on the product. In the case of today’s music industry, this means concentrating on your beat. The beat is the very underpinning of every rap tune or hip hop song. There is no getting…

Have you always wanted to be a musician but never had the time or money to do so? Does the thought of trudging to a music studio or music store every week shelling out mucho bucks fill you with dread? Don’t get me wrong – there are many fine musicians out there giving lessons. However,…

Regardless of where any of us actually work as guitarists, there usually comes a time when many of us dream of wearing the major label tour coat (perhaps one with a pretty rainbow on it). Yes, many of us dream of making millions and millions of dollars, driving fast cars, and touring the world with…

Let me preface this by saying that I have the utmost respect and admiration for songwriters who can write song after song. Those very talented individuals who, while they are sitting on the plane, in the bathroom, or at a dining table, grab a napkin, the roll of toilet paper, the safety guide on the…

A descendant of punk rock, Nirvana was one of the most famous bands to make alternative rock music mainstream. Ironically, this genre became popular after the grunge period – which deprecated mainstream, commercial types of music. In addition to Nirvana, some extremely well known and highly successful bands formed around alt rock, including REM –…

Errors & Omissions Insurance (E & O) acts like a shield to help protect indie film producers from a lawsuits dealing with copyright infringement, using music without proper permission, chain of title issues and a lot of other lawsuits that can come up when distributing a movie. Without E & O insurance most film distribution…

Finding and organising shows for your band can be a time consuming and frustrating experience. You have to play live and you need to reach as many existing and new fans as possible. Yet, with all the indications that the live music business will continue to grow (worldwide concert ticket sales were $4.4bn in 2009,…

Establishing your own gospel record label may be easier than you ever dreamed. The definition of a record label is an entity that records and produces media in the form of CD’s or other recording formats. When your band creates its first CD and successfully sells at least one copy, then you have become the…

Think of the most successful gospel recording artists you know and you’ll discover that they have all been well branded. Gospel artists like Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Yolanda Adams and Donnie McClurkin are at the pinnacle of their careers but along the way, and even now, they continue to promote a brand that resonates with…

Tips for Interviewing Famous Musicians, Singers and Recording Artists Interviewing famous recording artists, musicians and singers is a task that you can’t take lightly, so if you get the opportunity, you have to know what questions to ask to satisfy your audience. Anyone can interview people, but knowing the right questions can turn a decent…

Selecting a favorite CD out of my music collection, I popped in the chosen disc and hit play. While the music cranked, I took the CD cover apart and looked closer at the contents of the case (also known as liner notes). Amongst the colorful artwork, band photos and track listings, were the lyrics for…

I’ve been asked a lot lately about booking shows. What places will book shows? What venue is right for me or my band? How do you contact them? Where do I start? These are some very important questions for bands and musicians who are just starting out and who are looking to play live shows.…

Artists often want to know if there is an exact formula they can follow to guarantee success in the music industry. Does a formula like this exist? What can artists to do to help ensure a successful outcome? Is it possible to follow an exact business plan to become a successful artist or is the…

The phrase “starving artist” has become a cliché because it’s often true. Indeed, it can take a long time before an independent artist starts earning enough from their music to make a living. Musicians often find themselves in the proverbial “catch-22” of having to take a regular job to fund their music but then not…

This is a list of alternative songs about friendship. There are songs about the pain of losing great friends, parting ways with friends, being able to count on great friends, letting friends they can count on you, saying thank you, and so on. Ben Harper – Roses For My Friends – This song has been…

There are a ton of people out there claiming to be music marketing experts, music publicity experts, and social media experts. Yep – Literally thousands upon thousands. When it comes to marketing and publicizing your music you have a wide variety of good choices. RIGHT? Wrong – tons of choices – yes but how many…

Music is said to be the medicine of the soul. In fact, studies reveal that the type of music you listen to on a daily basis has the power to affect your daily moods and even your overall personality. However, no matter what type of music you listen to, the fact still remains that all…

In today’s complex music industry, indie recording artist are getting more attention and respect from other countries than in their own backyard. What is wrong with this picture? The land of the free, the home of the brave; yet, when attempting to accelerate your music career with media exposure in the USA; foreign countries like…

Man is a social being that has has developed the usage of music from a common means of entertainment to a therapeutic tool. Music brings happiness to people, music calms people, and music can correct neurological complications. Music is defined as an art form whose medium is sound and therefore is commonly known as an…

According to many recent studies, listening to music can help you improve your mental health. Apart from this, it can also help you improve your physical health. In other words, if you listen to your favorite tracks on a regular basis, it can sharpen your mind as you get older. In this article, we are…

For many years independent music distribution was both difficult and expensive to do. As an independent artist you had to deal with mass duplication of a physical album as well as figuring out a way to get your album into record stores. This made independent music distribution almost impossible for most artists. Funding alone was…

It this age of cyber technology and advanced collaboration, it is advantageous for savvy independent music companies and artists to start harnessing the power of file-sharing, social networking, and Online collaboration. I’m sorry to bust your bubble, but record companies simply aren’t checking for artists right now. They are too busy scurrying like roaches when…

Music like any other form of art is a great form of entertainment for you. Your blues, emo, indie, folk or music videos are a great source of fun for you and your loved ones. Whether it’s an African village enjoying the live beats of the drum or a club in the middle of New…

Music is one of the few things that bring life in so many situations in life. It helps you enjoy your simple and uneventful day and makes you revel in the beauty of a planned party at your friend’s house. The emo, indie, folk or alternative songs help make life a reality. You can live…

Well, some might say that by asking me, you may be asking the wrong person. As a professional music publicist and music marketing consultant myself for hundreds of successful independent music artists, I can only tell you what I have experienced over the last 27 years plus of doing this for independent musicians. A good…

The music industry has been bemoaning its fate, as the costs of promoting artists and their songs soar while sales slump. It seems that it’s facing a slow, self-inflicted implosion. It blames its demise on the Internet and the easy access that fans have to music that has yet to be released for public consumption.…

Gospel music is a genre of music that is written particularly to express sentiments and ideas of Christian life. Gospel songs have been successful in gaining mainstream popularity although it has not lost its core, despite the fact that the creation, performance and significance of this kind of music differs from one society to the…

How many different kinds of songwriting chord progressions are there? There are innumerable songwriting chord progressions, but some sample chord progressions are more popular and appealing than others and belong to particular styles of music. Rock: The most popular forms of songwriting chord progressions in rock are the minor key, or the faux minor key.…

International music is defined as a general category term for global music, for instance folk music, traditional music and etc. This music is often created and played by talented and indigenous musicians and usually share the same connection with their place of origin. This term is credited to Robert E. Brown, who is an ethnomusicologist.…

More and more producers and independent recording artists are starting to sell and buy hip hop beats online. Because of this growing market over the internet, the number of budding artists who are trying to break into the hip hop scene through downloading beats online for their own use have also dramatically increased. However, it…

The foreign music videos were better than our locally produced ones. Despite hits such as: Nico Mbanga (Sweet Mother), Osita Osadebe (Osondi Owendi), Oliver de Coque (Boni boni identity), Mandy Brown (Taxi driver), Onyeka Owenu (One Love), Lorine Okotie (His love is that medicine), Charly boy (Before Before) Chris Okotie (ABC), Evy Edna Ogoli( Happy…

If you want to know how to protect your rap song lyrics, then read this. You will discover how to protect your music copyright. This article will give 4 different ways that you can protect your rap song lyrics. You can protect your song by signing and dating, by enforcing your legal ownership, by notarizing…

Would you like to make your own music? Have you ever thought of getting involved in instrument making? Homemade music can be a great thing to be proud of, making instruments with your own two hands. But if you’re good with your hands, or at least can handle tools moderately well, you still need more…

When a musician is trying to make an impact on the entertainment world, it is necessary that the not only have great songs, but excellent music videos. Music videos put a face with the sound and help tell the story in a way that nothing else can. There are artists who are known for the…

If you want to make rap beats then there is a good chance you are interested in online beat making. Making beats online can be fun but there is a lot that goes into it that most people overlook. Rap music is based on a beat or rhythm that has a repeating bass drum, snare,…

One thing with Western Music is that it spins fast in evolution. By the time Disco fizzled out, we had not had enough of it. It lasted from the early eighties to the mid-eighties that coincided with the hatching of Hip-hop music. I have always thought that a style of music should become extinct only…

In recent years, because of bad news about young people getting too wrapped up in image and forgetting what really matters, some heavyweights in the hip-hop world have given up wearing expensive jewelry on-stage. The problem is that some youngsters have been willing to commit crimes so they have the money to buy expensive clothes…

Rhythm and blues (or R&B) was coined as a musical marketing term in the United States in 1949 by Jerry Wexler at Billboard magazine, and was used to designate upbeat popular music performed by African American artists that combined jazz, gospel, and blues. It replaced the term race music, which was deemed offensive, as well…

If you are looking how to effectively sell rap beats and hip hop beats online, there are many ways of going about doing this. Selling beats online is the fastest way to get your music to the mass of rap artists who are looking to buy beats online. Knowing how to sell your music is…

When you want to start producing rap music beats whether it be for fun or for future money making purposes there are some general and basic items that you need to be aware of and have knowledge about. From sampling techniques, voice over covering for smoother recordings, to which microphones and equipment work best having…

This article will tell you more about hip hop beat makers and what they do, as well as what the best choice is if you are looking to get started creating your own rap beats or music. When you first start looking for some easy to use, yet great sounding software that will help you…

Style is something that changes and then comes back around. It is a way for people to express themselves and show their true colors to the world. There are many different kinds of clothes that men are wearing nowadays. Among the different types of fashions that are going around, hip hop clothing and urban street…

If you happen to be attracted to making beats for rap music, techno, hip hop, or just about any other kind of music. You just might be a gifted musician that needs a beat maker. In that case you will be needing to purchase some beat maker software to help you with your music projects!…

Learning to produce any type of music is going to require a certain amount of knowledge and understanding to fulfill what the listener expects to hear especially when it comes to hip-hop. Hip-hop has been around for many years and started in the US, and currently is all over the worldwide charts. The younger generations…

Are you an old school hip hop music fan, but don’t where to find them? Whether its classic rap albums, music videos or jams that bring a little funk in the mix, here’s several places that serve up old school hip hop music… Radio Stations Power 105. Althought they originally played soft rock, Power 105…

I started listening to the radio in the early “70’s. At that time, there were many comedy television shows created to showcase a band’s music. There was, for instance, the “Sonny and Cher Comedy hour” with their great music and outlandish costumes interspersed with good-natured bickering. Several of these comedies, such as “The Partridge Family”…

There are so many ways to get your music heard today. The easiest way is by posting a music video on YouTube and hoping it will get some attention by more than enough You Tuber’s watching and listening on their favorite channel. More than enough recording artist have become famous due to their exposure on…

Music is not just a set of sounds and rhythms. Its influence on the brain is much deeper than any other human experience. Keep on reading to know all truly enigmatic powers of music. Music helps preterm babies Preterm babies appear to experience less pain and feed more when listening to music, a recent study…

Music history is one of the least loved subjects among most people who choose to study music. In general, history is considered very boring, as most people feel extremely drained listening to the long lectures about what people did in the past. They often think “when I am going to become a composer or a…

If you are like most people, you may not pay too much attention to instrumental songs. We hear them all the time: in movies, in elevators, while we wait on the phone. We may even play them in the home or car for relaxation. However, do we really appreciate them in the same way that…

Whether you’re a music manager or an aspiring musician, I believe you should always hope for the best when you sign your music management contract. After all, your partnership signals the beginning of some very great things. With lots of hard work and a little time, a manager and a musician can accomplish a lot…

We are en route by car to Paris from Giverny when our French driver/guide Patrick plays the songs of Edith Piaf, legendary chanteuse of France, from her latest album, Eternelle. “My favorite song is Je ne regrette rien,” says Patrick, “which means I regret nothing.” I nod my head in comprehension. My favorite is La…

It is not clear how music influences the individual. Some experts insist that music and musicians influence young people. Other sources insist that certain individuals respond to particular types of music and musical expression. Either way, today’s youth can see how their favorite musicians dress and behave, both in public and in private, via the…

Tired of traveling to and from the music studio every time someone calls for a band practice? Fret no more. Why not build your own home music studio instead? Having a home recording studio has numerous advantages, most especially for musicians and audiophiles. Here are the top 10 reasons why you should start your own…

Putting your hand under the face, feeling down and depressed, are you pondering over the easy ways to escape from the gloom? Then click to the music of your choice, and be not reluctant to tap and swing with its beats. Shortly a stress-free and tranquil feeling will supersede the exhausted state of mind. Studies…

It has been around for decades, growing back in the 1920’s with such artists as ‘Eck” Robertson and Jimmie Rodgers, but this has come far since them, in leaps and bounds and has become unrecognizable to some and unpalatable to others. It can be hard to imagine how the two eras of Country Music could…

Music as we all know, is the act of relating musical notes, in the production of an audible sound. Music has been in existence since the creation of the world, which virtually most of us cannot date. Music in its real sense is the soul of life, because in our everyday life, everybody have a…

Due to the influence of western pop music, traditional songs and music are losing their place in society. The terms traditional, folk, or cultural music are now replaced by what is known as world music; which is a broad term used to describe music relating to cultures, history, ethnic groups, and indigenous people. World music…

Mainstream Music is highly appreciated by the present youth! In general terms mainstream can be defined as something that can be defined as the contemporary popular thought. This term is often associated with arts. Mainstream Music is a common music that is highly appealing for the majority of people. It can be greatly defined as…

Rock music is a well accepted form of music, which is a combination of drums, guitars and bass. This music uses keyboard instruments like piano, synthesisers, organ, etc. There is a band of musicians who focus only on rock music and they are called rock band. Rock music is becoming increasingly popular throughout the world.…

Andrew Warhola (known as Andy Warhol) painted a variety of paintings of the actress Marilyn Monroe after she committed suicide in 1962. Warhol made it his goal to mass-produce his art by using a method called silk screen. This method involves enlarging and transferring a photo on to silk. A variety of colors are printed…

Do you ever wish you could sing complex, difficult-sounding trills like your favorite pop and R&B stars, but find that you can’t because your voice doesn’t reach as far as you’d like it to? Or maybe the notes slide together, preventing you from getting that crisp, every-note-defined sound? Or you just simply can’t make your…

The term pop music is most often associated with music sold heavily in a commercial way starting around the nineteen fifties. The term, of course, means popular music. Looking at this in a broader sense it could mean music that is generally popular among the people at large as opposed to some supposedly ‘serious music’…

Pop Art canvas printing is a revolutionary new technique that brings a burst of colour and vibrancy to any home decor! But what is this phenomenon all about and how can you use it to enhance your best photos? Here are a few steps to follow when converting your favourite snaps into breathtaking canvas prints.…

How New Female Pop Music Artists Are Making A New Pop Era The pop music industry is taking on new female pop music artists who are and shaping the world of pop in a whole new way. Let us take a look at how new female music artists are shaping the industry, and the pop…

After the Second World War there followed a huge transitional period across Europe and the United States. Major reconstruction was the order of the day across Europe and, slowly, an increasing prosperity and abundance was enjoyed by the populous in these territories. It was the dawn of a new era, but it wasn’t until the…

When it comes to writing pop songs, there is a general formula that is used for the song structure. But before we even approach the specific structure of a pop song, it is important to know the purpose of a pop song because it helps in making the most of the structure. Purpose of a…

You may be wondering when exactly did rock/pop music begin? There’s no clear answer to this. Some might say that it started with the advent of rock n roll with Bill Haley and the Comets in 1952. Others would say Elvis, although not the first but surely the original truly global superstar. Yet none of…

Pop Art was an art movement that emerged in the mid 1950’s in Britain, and in the late 1950’s for the United States. The British artists were the product of the independent group (IG), formed in 1952. The members resisted the institute’s commitment to modernist art, design and architecture. It was the Americans however that…

If you’ve been creating beats for rappers for any amount of time, you might be finding that it’s difficult to maintain a unique style and still create ideas which don’t sound like repeats of your previous instrumentals. In fact, you’re probably even aware of a few artists who seem to get one idea that they…

One of the reasons that new and experienced rappers have trouble finding the right rap beats is because they really don’t know their style of rapping. A lot of rappers think that they know, but they really don’t. This is because they spend so much time listening to their favorite rap artists, and as a…

In this article on how to become a DJ, we will be discussing some of the ways in which one can become a DJ. DJing is very much a fun job to be involved with. For one, the social life is pretty amazing! I know this because I DJ myself. I have been asked to…

Sneakerheads are to shoes as chocoholics are to chocolate. We gobble them up like candy. But not all sneakerheads are alike. Just like some munchers are all about the milk chocolate while others go for the dark, sneakerheads each have their own individual tastes. Still, they band together. Often banded for the brand so to…

Creating and instrumental beat for an orchestra can be pretty difficult to score-and doubly difficult if you have to write you own sheet music. Getting every instrument to blend seamlessly together while only using the sounds from your mind takes quite a lot of time and experience in writing music. Using instrumental beat software can…

Hip hop is fun indeed and there is no limit to this fun. Millions of people daily have a dose of hip hop music to fulfill their lust for this genre. Hip hop music has many hardcore fans, those who can die for it and those who can live for it. Realizing the importance that…

Hip-Hop is no longer limited to rap music and break dancing; today it represents a multi-billion dollar industry that influences everything from fashion to prime- time television programming, professional sports, mass media marketing and advertising. Today Hip-Hop is becoming a way of life, a culture that is intricately woven into every aspect of young people’s…

Hip-hop isn’t just about music. Hip-hop is about dance, art, expression, pain, love, racism, sexism, broken families, hard times, overcoming adversity and the search for God. It’s a culture, a way of life, a language, a fashion, a set of values, and a unique perspective. Hip-hop is about trying to live out the American dream…

Even if an artist has an outstanding talent, record deals do not fall out of the sky and land in your lap without music marketing. In this Internet age, A&R at most record labels is not what it once was, so those reps are looking for artists that already have CD sales, a great fan…

Being very well known for releasing awesome Songs that have beautiful and touching lyrics, Drake has done it once again with the release of Fancy. Though this is a reasonably latest release by Drake, “Fancy” is presently one of the top Downloads at Online Music Stores such as iTunes and Amazon. There is already a…

So you are a great rapper and just need some hot hip hop instrumental beats to lay your lyrics over? Are you looking for the type of beats that are radio friendly? Choosing instrumentals can be so easy to do, but there are some things you should know before purchasing a rap beat. Here are…

Listen to the instrumentals of some of your favorite RNB or Hip Hop records and you will be surprised when you realize that they are fairly simple, clean, and straight forward. You might think to yourself, “WOW I COULD MAKE THAT”, and in some cases you may be right. However, there is an art to…

Music is something that is beyond human characteristic likings and dislikings. It is liked by every one though its genre can be different. Some may like the classical music style or to some hip hop and rock style would be worth making a choice. Besides these there are several genres available with the music like…

Whichever genre you listen to (Reggae, Hip-hop, Hard Metal, Rock n Roll, Soul, Jazz, Classical etc.) there’s always an Artist(s) who at their Peak Revolutionized the industry and inspired a generation with their Lyrics, Talent, Songs, Personality, and Performance. They were like demi gods in their prime worshiped by legions of fans worldwide, captivating us…

By popular demand, ladies and gentleman we are pleased to present Soulja Boy! We here at Young Hollywood pride ourselves on finding hot new talent to bring to the masses; we also want to know who’s on the minds of those who hit our pages. With your emails, searches and other inquiries, web geeks like…

Requesting a custom beat is the ultimate collaboration with a producer. Having a producer to make beats according to your preferences gives you the opportunity to create your own style or if you already have your own style this type of collaboration helps you to exploit your style the way you want to. You don’t…

If you’re a 90s kid, you may remember it as a time of incredible musical diversity. As bands faced growing pressure to do something different to stay ‘relevant’, the genres began to branch out. Where heavier music in the 80s mostly consisted of classic rock’n’roll and punk, now grunge, alternative rock, industrial, and metal came…

The music industry has evolved over the years for the better certainly. Today’s recording artist are able to control their own songs and catalogs as long as they do not sell out. With the many gadgets and tools used today to make new sounds with certain programs; music creators do not have to be gifted…

Up until recently, the sole job of the music producer was to over see the recording process of a song or an entire album. His or her main duty would be to schedule the studio time, keep all of the band members on time, and provide a second ear for a particular sound. The music…

As you all know rap has always been a subject of great debate, a lot of politicians and a lot of people from the general public have been against this music style for many reasons, like aggressiveness, degrading women and stuff like that. The truth is that rap or hip hop as you may want…

Regardless of the culture or genre, music is something everyone has in common. It moves all of us, to the point where some long to create and recreate it. This is how musicians are born. Coupled with mainstream media sensations like American Idol, the plethora of new artists has inspired even more to express themselves…

Music and fame that’s the end result of almost every artist but you can’t get there without the proper promotion of your music. So here are 10 websites that you can use to promote your music. Money and fame go together better than most musicians know. 1. Board.soundclick.com: The forums of the most popular site…

There are some simple steps to follow if you are learning how to make beats. The process of making your own beats is fun, however, it can be frustrating if you don’t know where to start. Here are some ideas to help you when trying to make your own beats. Knowing the style of beat…

Affiliate programs are a great way to start making money on the internet without developing your own product. Many website owners give reasonable commissions for you to promote their products for them and split a percentage of the profits with you. One of the best products to promote online is hip hop beats. The hip…

If you ask any honest musician, they will tell you that the hardest thing to locate and keep is a good drummer, but why bother when you could get a beat maker? Advances in modern technology have taken their own route to resolving the need for such an individual to the average solo musician or…

So you want to be a freestyle rapper. We are going to take a look at the history of freestyle rap, so that you have a good understanding of what you are getting into. A lot of people think that rap and even freestyle rap is something new. Actually it’s not. It’s beginnings go back…

The last few years were not a good time for the music industry in terms of album sales. No genre has taken this harder than hip hop, which dropped 44 percent in sales since 2000 and accounted for a mere 10 percent of the total music sales. Despite this, the cash still kept coming in…

Are you a rapper or an aspiring rapper curious about where to source for beats? Are you a music producer or an enthusiast curious about the reasons why many artists are choosing to buy beats online? For any of the above reasons or others, one of the undeniable trends in the music industry is that…

At birth, you don’t get to choose your name, and it’s unlikely your parents made a selection from the hip hop name genre. If you were saddled with something that doesn’t suit you, change it. You can change your handle repeatedly to something that describes “the hip hop you” you are or “the rapper you”…

Most of us don’t even bat an eye when we refer to rappers by the names of some of the world’s most notorious drug lords and mobsters. The fascination with the gangster lifestyle has become a fixture for these artists and building these names are vital to their career. But what is the purpose of…

First things first! Remember why are you writing and who are you writing to. You must know your audience and how they will respond to what you are saying. Always write with the mindset of helping that person or even giving hope to those who are in need. Sure you can make it fun and…

There are many different equipment/ software choices to use in order to put together quality Hip Hop remixes. The software known as Ableton Live (now on version 8) provides all the tools needed to produce a quality Hip Hop remix mixing elements from any tempo without degrading the sound quality. Sony Acid software is another…

Hip hop and R&B are genres of music of African American origin. There are many companies or labels promoting, distributing, and producing this genre of music. What are Record Labels? In the music industry the music of individual singers is usually promoted by big music companies or individual smaller companies. Record labels stand for the…

If I was just starting my information product business and had no profile, this is what I’d do in order to get started. I’d quickly try to establish myself as an expert. But I’d leverage off the expertise of others. Now the top guys in your industry or field may not know you. But they do know…

I realize you are saying to yourself, “I already know how to think”. In the next 2 minutes, you will discover one of the greatest strategies that has been practiced by the greatest thinkers who have ever lived. When I was a student at the Juilliard School, one of my professors would assign a book…

In this article I am going to tell you what an audio sample is. I am also going to tell you some of the pro’s and con’s of using them. Let me start by explaining what a sample is. Technically a sample is any piece of sound. A drum hit, a guitar strum, a bus…

Ivan Doig and James Lee Burke are two great authors. One reason is the way they use figurative language to enhance their stories, which probably explains why Ivan Doig’s, This House of Sky was nominated for the National Book Award and James Lee Burke has had a string of New York Times Best Sellers. Imagine…

Significance: Mp3 players produce a great impact on music industry. It alters the way of listening and purchasing music. It is widely thought the coming generations will be no more interested in purchasing discs because of these handy items. They will prefer these handy files than physical CDs and discs because of their conveniently movable…

If you’ve written a rock song and want to earn income from it, here’s how to sell your rock song! Multiple Ways to Earn Turn on the radio, walk through a department store, watch TV. Rock songs that earn income are seemingly everywhere! Just some of those sources of income for your song include: Downloads…

Calculating the beats of a song seems like a daunting task. But mathematically it is very simple. Now how accurate you are at calculating beats per minute is another story. 3 different ways to calculate beats per minute 1. You can calculate B.P.M.’s manually by counting the beats over the course of a minute. 2.…

Just starting out as a DJ? Don’t have a dedicated sound card, and don’t want to buy one until you’re sure DJing is for you? Or maybe you’re DJing from your iPod or iPad using one of Algoriddim’s djay software programs? Or perhaps you have a sound card, but it’s having technical difficulties just when…

Music branding has become more and more popular as a topic amongst not only the hierarchy of the music industry but the average artist and independent companies. Artists are slowly beginning to realise the power of their own name and how they can generate not only another revenue stream, but an even more significant financial…

The iPod silhouette is known all over the world. In fact, there doesn’t have to be a name on the ad, or even a clear visual of the iPod product, and still the public knows that ad belongs to the always innovative Apple. A marketing strategy that took on a life of its own, now…

If you think about the question: Who does the best fried chicken? Your answer would probably be “KFC.” Also, if you think about the best burgers, you might say, “Burger King.” Just the same, when you think about Podcasts, you probably think “Apple.” After all, the word ‘Podcasting’ developed from the word ‘iPod’. Still, what…

If you are involved in the entertainment business then you’ve probably heard a few tall tales. The following is a list of some of the top myths about the music business. 1. People in the music business will help you out of the kindness of their hearts. Facts: The music business is called the music…

The “Adam’s Apple” is the container of the vocal cords. When we swallow it moves up to the top of the throat in order to help keep food or liquid from going into the lungs. When we yawn it drops down low in the throat. These are natural reflexes, but a high (swallowing) larynx (Adam’s…

The term “strategic challenges” refers to those pressures that exert a decisive influence on an organization’s likelihood of future success. These challenges frequently are driven by an organization’s future competitive position relative to other providers of similar products. While not exclusively so, strategic challenges generally are externally driven. When Apple’s Chief Executive – Steven Jobs…

While most of the world’s population spend their days working for someone else, there are some of us just crazy enough to want to own our own businesses. But starting a business, be it a traditional one or something that others might scratch their heads about (until they discover how much you earn), can be…

EDM GROWTH STATISTICS 2018: When it comes to music, the world has a few EDM growth statistics that prove just how valuable music is to society. Music, more specifically EDM, or electronic dance music, has made quite the impact these past few years toward their target market and listeners all over the world. Just in…

After several decades of disappearance, over thirty plus years; thirty-six to be exact, there has been an resurgent in some old school music that moves you. Back in the day in the late spring of May the latter part of that month in the year1983 there was a group from out of Dayton, Ohio named…

I talk a lot about music and what it can do for the mind body and soul but something else I want to touch upon is products that you can listen to that music on. I’m going to tell you about some of the products that I actually use on a daily basis and then…

This article is focused on Spotify. Now you’re probably wondering. What the hell does Spotify have to do with data? Realistically, not that much, but I wanted to take the time to in depth highlight some of the great things Spotify is doing in the data world, and heck even some things that are completely…

The key idea of life and existence is to achieve and grow, right? So, the thing to do, I understand is to make plans and work on them constantly and always like a ship with a good rudder, ideal helm people running the ship and if you have a great motor and lots of fuel,…

VPN is an acronym for Virtual Private Network which provides basically a safe connection that keeps the hackers and scammers at a bar from your network. There are two VPN technologies which are currently in use: remote access VPNs and site-to-site VPNs. We are not going into its details rather providing some useful tips regarding…

What? Am I actually advocating for TV? Don’t panic. I haven’t gone to the dark side. Television is a part of our lives. If you are like me, you don’t actually watch much television, but you probably consume at least some of the television culture via DVR or streaming services. We all have different criteria…

There are many benefits of streaming audio on your website. In years gone by it was regarded as an expensive option to make a website stand out from the competition, but nowadays the costs have reduced greatly and this is now easily affordable. Using audio is an effective marketing tool which can help to increase…

There’s no arguing that streaming movies, shows, and music is extremely convenient to the average user, but is it truly worth it? Being an author and recording artist myself, I’m not a big fan of streaming services, since they only pay pennies of royalties for any musical composition that they stream. This is not fruitful…

There are many things to consider when you are choosing the best broadband option for you. The speed, the use, and experiences are just a few of the considerations that need to be taken. There is a lot to know about broadband. They should help you in the important decision. There are criteria that have…

When you’re choosing a new service for your home internet, it can feel overwhelming trying to figure out which package is right for you. How do you know how many mbps you need, and what does that even mean? We’re here to help untangle the web of jargon, so keep reading to find out how…

It seems like ancient history now, but two decades ago when the internet was taking shape there was a lot of talk about what it would offer, and how it would become an indispensable tool. With the benefit of hindsight we can now see what those early proponents were talking about, but we can also…

The Internet, apart from being the largest source for information on any topic, also contains many opportunities for keeping its users entertained. One example is the availability of numerous online radios, spread over a huge number of channels. The users are free to choose their loved channels and listen to them. As long as you…

We have been using traditional radio for so long that we got used to its drawbacks like: Poor quality of reception Feeble signal Frequent ads Frequent interruption Limited number of stations, etc. With the coming up of Internet radio, we no longer need to cope with all these limitations. Online radio offers superior features, including…

It is widely known that producers have been able to make 1000’s of dollars selling beats online via SoundClick. Recording artists have been able to build tremendous buzz on the website, too. However, there are still many people who may not know exactly how to get to the #1 spot on SoundClick charts. The following…

It was not long ago that the benefits of the Internet were restricted to just searching for information on various topics and ordering goods online, but lately the Internet has been exploited for listening to radio programs. It didn’t take long for the Internet radio to gain an immense popularity among people, especially those needing…

Music is a piece of our culture that is constantly changing and evolving. There are many styles, preferences, and performers. Everyone has their own taste in music and it is not uncommon for someone to like several types of genres. When listening to the radio they generally only play one genre of music and target…

A new application that desktop and smartphone users can take advantage of is Spotify, which allows you to stream music from plenty of catalogue. To take full advantage of this app, you must download the software. After you have successfully installed it, know that this is similar with other media players. Still, it has a…

The Internet provides users many ways to access video files online. The traditional method involves downloading a video file just like a user would with a regular document or a picture file. The user must wait for the download to finish, then open and view the video. Streaming videos, however, let users view a video…