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Exclusive... The Way To Go?

If you're an artist who shops beats on places like YouTube and Beatstars, you probably have noticed how many beats there are that say they are “free”. Free beats seem a lot more preferable than paying for beats... and this…

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The Beatmaker's Youtube Struggle

I've been working for years now on my Youtube channel. I've been trying various methods of gaining subscribers and increasing views. I've used (and still use) Tube Buddy, Vid IQ and others. I've watched Youtube vids on it, I've bought…

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Work Ethic>Talent

I've told people over and over that I don't value talent like I used to. Let's face it, rap isn't what it used to be. No disrespect to the big artists out doing their thing, but talent wise, we ain't…

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Streaming Money With Sound Exchange

ou may be hip to ASCAP and BMI, and most people sign up for them thinking they'll get paid for ALL plays/ streams of their music. But what most people don't know is that BMI and ASCAP pay royalties on…

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TRAP BEAT – THE URBAN MUSIC EVOLUTION

Urban muѕiс ѕееmѕ to be expanding likе сrаzу. The rise of rар ѕub gеnrеѕ iѕ grоwing mоrе аnd more еvеrуdау. It ѕееmѕ like thе younger generation iѕ bесоming ѕimрlе, уеt аnd still сrеаtivе. Thе newest sub-genre оf rap is саllеd…

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A Beginners Guide: Home Music Production

In the digital age, anyone can get their hands on production gear online and make beats until their heart's content. But how exactly do you rise above the sea of other aspiring musicians out there? It's simple — place an…

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Where Do Artists Search For Cool Beats Online?

This is one huge question on the minds of many people involved in the music business. An artist whose aim is to churn out good music will be very intentional about the type of beat that accompanies their music. While…

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