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How to Improve Vocal Projection as a Rapper

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An adorable feature that people of all ages can get behind, an incredible singing voice will not only help listeners feel at ease during a time when they might otherwise feel anxious, but it could also get one discovered by some massive names in the music industry who are on the hunt for talented artists to help make names for themselves by showcasing their skills to the world-at-large! If you are a musician, the most overlooked component of appealing and robust communication is the power and clarity with which you talk; nonetheless, it's essential not to overlook this vital aspect because it is one of the defining factors that makes someone or something truly stand out! Get Familiar with Your Voice Having good vocal technique means running through the basics. An essential aspect of your singing that you might not be aware of is the ability to recognize the sound of your voice. Most rappers are surprised by their voice when they hear it recorded, but it's necessary to understan...

A Rapper's Guide to Song Structure- For Beginners

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  Music is big business. Like Taylor Swift and Halsey, some artists made $70 million last year from their musical efforts alone. As history has shown us, music remains one of the most important ways to express our human beings and how we feel around people. We can learn a lot about someone by how they express themselves through music. Music is organized in many ways. The most common styles of songs have an intro (a melody or a section that seems to bring to attention the fact the song is about to start), a verse, two verses sometimes sung in harmony with each other, a chorus that usually repeats at least twice in length before changing up the song and theme again, and an outro (ending). This is an ABABCB pattern, where A represents the verse, B represents the chorus, and C represents the bridge. The Importance of song structure The way we construct a song is an effective communication art form because the words, the beat, how the instrument is used, or even the intonation of our ly...

Basic components of rap beats and hip- hop

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It all started in the late ‘70 s and early ‘80 s. The old rapers would resonate with the newest rap artists, but the music is no longer the same. Isn’t it? Rap artists have a vast collection of inspiration to produce authentic hip-hop beats. Now, we need to understand the structure of rap songs, as specific music genres have defined their sound and style. Components of rap beats Obviously, the vocals and beats are two main elements of rap music. However, Both of these components are recorded on various tracks, and that’s the secret of getting a hit sound. Obviously, the vocals and beats are two main elements of rap music. These components are recorded on various tracks, and that’s the secret to getting a hit song. I’ll stick with these primary elements for this article as they are crucial for producing a hip-hop song. Catchy Beats This is still the case, but in hip hop circles, the beats are mainly used to reference the whole beat, including any instruments, scratches, and loops. So Im...

All you Need to Know About Beat Licencing

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  Online music producers have been using this for many years on various online platforms; Beat production has never been easy. You will require a lot of skills and experience to produce a great beat. Licensing beats also requires some knowledge. Many difficulties and questions begin when the 'new producers' are involved in licensing. Some artists copy the licenses of other producers. So they are not aware of what they are selling. Although the "licensing" term is not very difficult to understand, some beat licensing options are confusing and need some explanation. Exclusive or Non-Exclusive?   Beat Licensing of Non-Exclusive   The advantages of a non-exclusive license   The non-exclusive license gives certain rights on a beat that depend on the type selected non-exclusive license. All non-exclusive licenses are preferred for vocals and recording lyrics. You can not claim the rights to this instrumental because the producer owns the copyright owner of the beat. In oth...