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This might sound very generic but, to stand out in the competitive music world you must have good music. As an artist, you ought to be able to make captivating music that gets stuck in people’s heads. In order to have a hit song, the BEAT has to be the first thing that grabs your listener's attention.
In the world of Rap, you will not get any respect if you don't have strong beats.
Just picking a generic beat and rapping over it's not enough, you have to look for quality material in order to be noticed. There are thousands of internet sites that offer top of the line beats, but it’s up to you to find the right sound to compliment your talent.
Even before you single out a beat, you have to understand what type of sound you need in order to make your song come to life. It's your mission as the artist to make sure that the beat you took goes with your lyrics because it will amplify the quality of your music. A quick reminder is to always think about your fans whenever you make a song because, you need them when it comes to getting your name out there.
Finding your sound as a rap artist is a process that will take some time and practice. Jay-z didn’t develop into Jay-z right away; it took him years to develop into the artist that you see today. The same thing applies to you; it is going to take some time but if you keep writing, listening to music and develop your ear, then in no time you will be in the game and have the skill to select a good beat.
As for instance,
• Do you have a down south style or do you have a lil west coast in you?
• Are you More Laid back, or are you more of a high energy rapper?
Within hip hop, there are different genres. Depending on your swag, you have to figure out what genre of hip hop suits you best. Knowing your genre will help you a lot when selecting your beats because it gives you a better idea of what you're looking for.
Another great tip for selecting beats is that, whatever beat you pick has to match your creative vibe. As for instance, if you are a west coast rapper, your beats have to be a little boombap in it, kind of like a Dr. Dre beat.
The very last thing that you ought to do is practice. Lil Wayne said it the best, “Repetition is the father of learning.” In order to be good, you ought to perfect your craft, which means you have to WRITE, READ AND LISTEN to music every single day. Talent will not get you anywhere if you don’t training and progress. With every beat you rap on, take your time with it. Make sure that every word you spit has your heart in it and do what you have to in order to make the song your own. What I mean is never stop honing your skills because training equals longevity in the music world.
Remember to work hard, spit from the heart and have fun with it.
Heavy in the Streets Productions, Aka HITS are two young producers that focus on one thing which is, providing artists with Quality Beats at affordable rates.
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