How to Build a Home Studio to Become A Hip-Hop Producer

How would you like to build your own home computer based recording studio to create hip-hop beats? This article would give you the elements you need to do just that. I have been in the music business for years and I’m only suggesting equipment I’ve used or have experience with. Some of the equipment might be a little dated but can still be quite useful to this day.Theres a lot of different equipment you can use to build your own studio but I’m just providing a foundation to get you started.

First you will need a computer (Pentium IV Processor, 30 GB Hard drive, 512 MB Ram, CD optical drive, Windows XP, wireless card). You should then obtain equipment such as amplifiers, microphones, mixers, electric instruments, and cables for connecting it all together. Acquire a working high-quality soundcard, such as M-Audio Fast Track Pro or DigiDesign Mbox Mini. Monitor speakers-Audio Studiophile BX8a’s, KRK RP-6 Rokit, or the Mackie HR 824 Studio Monitors. MIDI keyboard will be useful if you want to use midi software (which you can use to write bass lines, piano parts and drum beats). Buy music-editing software for your PC such as Reason, Cakewalk, Pro Tools or Fruity Loops. For best playback quality run from the sound card into a mixer or amplifier and then to your monitor speakers. For best recording quality, run instruments/mics into a mixer then run from the mixer into the sound card. Learn how to record a sound from an input line and how to arrange pre-recorded sounds. Also learn how to turn an arrangement into a wav file or MP3 file. Now you can start producing hip-hop beats.

To create hip-hop beats you can start with the drums and bass first. This is the foundation of your production. You then should add in the melody sounds such as guitar, piano, strings, etc. You can ten add the percussion and sound effects to fill the spaces in your mix. It’s wise to EQ each sound in the mix. Each sound should have its own unique EQ settings, your overall mix will sound more balanced.

As a hip-hop producer it is recommended to do things to stand out. This would allow you to be individually successful as a producer in the industry.  Experiment with things such as melodic electric bass guitar lines, distinctive melodic and chord structures, orchestral string selections, chartered horn sections and beat tempos ranging from 90 to 180.The need for one to be different and to be a star hip-hop producer, as opposed to merely being a talented one, is a relatively new phenomenon that can take you on the road to superstardom in the hip-hop industry.

FOR BEAT MAKERS OR MUSIC PRODUCERS!!! :The Bass Drum Collection and MPC 60 Beats

The Digital Biz has released the first two installments of its 6 part drum kit program line, The Bass Drum Collection and MPC 60 Beats. These programs are software applications that contains a collection of  drum kit sounds captured as 24 bit wave files. They’ve had some successes recently, including:

• An article and review on Examiner.com and various other online media sites.
• Preview copies in local record and music stores across the country such as Reckless Records.
• Previews of the drum kit on the internet and social media sites.

Below is the marketing info for both programs:

The Bass Drum Collection

Title of Product: The Bass Drum Collection

Name of Creator: Zo Slater (Domination Empire Productions)

Format(s) of Product: CD/EXE format (software application)

Price(s) of Product: $9.95

Brief Description of Product: Drum kit of various bass drum sounds.

Target Audience: Music and hip-hop producers

List the main selling points of the product: A collection of over 100 bass drum sounds.

Describe what makes the product unique or different: The sounds can be individually downloaded from the software in 24 bit wave files.

Where is the product primarily sold?: On Zo Slater’s Digital Biz website-www.thedigitalbiz.com

List secondary market outlets:  Amazon

To Purchase The Bass Drum Collection click here.

MPC 60 Beats

Title of Product: MPC60 Beats

Name of Creator: Zo Slater (Domination Empire Productions)

Format(s) of Product: CD/EXE format (software application)

Price(s) of Product: $9.95

Brief Description of Product: Drum kit of various drum and synth sounds.

Target Audience: Music and hip-hop producers

List the main selling points of the product: A collection of drum and synth sounds sampled off the classic MPC 60.

Describe what makes the product unique or different: The sounds can be individually downloaded from the software in 24 bit wave files.

Where is the product primarily sold?: On Zo Slater’s Digital Biz website-www.thedigitalbiz.com

List secondary market outlets:  Amazon

To purchase MPC 60 Beats click here.

For more information contact Zo Slater at info@thedigitalbiz.com or call office at 312-662-8839 .

How to become your own boss within minutes with little or no experience!

There are many people in the world who would love to quit their regular jobs to be their own boss. Starting their own business is appealing to people that want to get rid of the typical day-to-day working routine. You have the freedom of working within your own schedule and away from terrible bosses and superiors. In other words, it is great to work without the pressure of a tight schedule and an angry boss. 

If you are hesitant to start a home-based business because of worries of losing your investment, being caught in a scam business opportunity or afraid of stepping out of your comfort zone, then Quik Site Creator is right for you. Quik Site Creator is an inexpensive software application that creates mini sites to sell your products. You just need a computer and an html editor (which is included or you can use your own). With Quik Site Creator you create your product sales pages and product delivery pages to your mini site to sell your product. All you do is enter your product information into the software and it builds the mini site in an html code. You then paste the code into an html editor to create and publish the mini site. You can then sell your product right from the mini site. The only other thing you need is to purchase a domain name for your mini site and to pay for hosting it online. It’s that simple. Just decide what business you want to start and Quik Site Creator will help you along the way. You can have your own mini site up and running within minutes.

 The majority of aspiring work-at-home entrepreneurs can use Quik Site Creator to start their own businesses in whatever industry they choose. For instance, if you are an author, you can use Quik site Creator to sell your book right from your mini site. This would be much easier than trying to find a publisher, printing up copies of your book and finding a book store to stock your book. You can just sell your book in eBook form right from your mini site. Quik Site Creator can be beneficial to anyone in any field of specialization that has a product or service for sell. With the ability to create your own mini site within minutes, Quik Site Creator increases your chances of success. If you do not like your present job and want to start your own home-based business online business, then Quik Site Creator is just right for you.

 The secret to success of your own online business relies on two simple things: Decide what product you want to sell and how you are going to deliver it to the people. That’s where Quik Site Creator can help. Do not let the congestion of the market and the scams surrounding the industry  deter you from success. Although there will be some frustrating moments on your road to success, Quik Site Creator can make the beginning journey easier.

To view the instructions on how to use Quik Site Creator click here. To purchase Quik Site Creator click here.

 For additional information enquirers are invited to call office 312-662-8839 or email at info@thedigitalbiz.com . You can also go to the website at www.thedigitalbiz.com .

 Zo Slater, is a well-known internet entrepreneur and small business authority. He has written nationally published columns.

Bishop Neru and MF Doom Colaborate for Album:NEHRUVIANDOOM

NEHRUVIANDOOM is Bishop Nehru?s debut album. Produced by Metal Fingers and featuring MF DOOM vocals on several tracks, it?s a compact nine track, 30 minute long player. Bishop Nehru?s breakthrough mixtapes, released from the age of 15 saw him rhyming over DOOM produced instrumentals. DOOM joined the line of MCs who co-signed the young rapper including heavyweight lyricists Kendrick Lamar and Nas, who introduced him on stage during his set at SXSW as ?The future of music?. Still only 17, Bishop has wrapped up his debut album for Lex, a collaborative project with MF DOOM.

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Mike Stud : Closer

Mike Stud came out swinging for the fences with the release of his sophomore album, Closer, on July 7th. The album, released on Electric Feel Records (and distributed by 300), quickly catapulted to #1 on iTunes Top 200 Chart on it's first day of sales which resulted in an overall first week debut of #1 on the Billboard Rap Chart #2 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Chart, #7 Billboard Overall Digital Albums and #13 Billboard Top 200 with over 14,600 units sold.

The new 14-song LP builds on the momentum of Stud's unexpected, successful independent release last year, his debut effort‘Relief'which premiered #1on theiTunes Hip Hop Albums Charts,#2 Overalland#1onBillboard Heatseekers chart. The Rhode Island native's career has quickly catapulted thanks to a grassroots fan base; he has had35 million-plusviews to his YouTube channel with almost100k subscribers.

 With dreams of being a major league pitcher, the Rhode Island native was on the fast track to a career in baseball. He earned Louisville Slugger Player of the Year honors in high school, scored a full athletic scholarship to Duke University and was selected as an All-American during his freshman year. And then it was over. After requiring Tommy John Surgery, his elbow never quite rebounded. But while sidelined from the mound, he started tinkering with Garageband. He crafted "College Humor," a witty ode to undergrad hedonism as a lighthearted distraction from his sluggish recovery in 2010. The song was gimmicky, but it quickly took off. He continued to roll out more YouTube visuals - from his early tunes "In This Life" and "Happy Ending" to a remix of Justin Bieber's hit "Boyfriend" - that astoundingly logged millions of views. In 2012 he launched a sold-out, 20-city tour - another impressive feat for an independent act with zero previous music experience. And "Closer," his newly released sophomore effort released on Electric Feel Music (with distribution by 300 Entertainment), will undoubtedly change things for Mike Stud.

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Meek Mill : Dreams Worth More Than Money

In 2011 Rolling Stone declared Meek Mill “one of rap’s few voices for the everyman… adding that “(his) penchant for huge hooks and distinct punch lines has put (Mill) in the same circles as rap's current hit makers.” On the strength of two critically acclaimed underground releases the 25-year-old rapper has been lauded as a mixtape messiah and hip hop’s first social media superstar. In fact Meek’s fan base is so dedicated that this past May his mixtape Dreamchasers 2 clocked nearly 3 million downloads and streamed over 700k times in its first 48 hours of release, repeatedly crashing its host’s servers. Add to the equation a string of high profile guest spots, the smash “Ima Boss”, touring with Drake, Waka Flocka Flame, J. Cole, 2 Chainz and French Montana and the support of Rick Ross and it’s no wonder why Meek Mill’s debut Dream & Nightmares (Maybach Music/Warner Bros.) is one of the year’s most anticipated CD’s.

There’s no denying Meek’s passion. He’s had it since he was a kid coming up in North Philly; a neighborhood as known for rappers like Beenie Siegel and Freeway, as its systemic violence. After losing a street battle at the age of 12, Meek decided to step up his game and formed BloodHoundz. The group was short-lived but Meek didn't sit still for long. He kept grinding and emerged as his hometown’s biggest underground rapper. In 2007, a still teenage Meek came through with the first installment of his Flamerz mixtape series, which produced the hit “In My Bag.” The song kicked off what would become Meek’s bid for street dominance but he was derailed when in 2008 he was arrested on gun charges and served 8 months. The time away gave him a new purpose and upon release Meek dropped 5 mixtapes within 12 months knowing that he didn’t have the time to waste time.

Meek’s mix of ruminations on his hard knock life, street bangers and clever wordplay made its way to rap’s A-Lister Rick Ross who was looking to create a label. Meek signed with Ricky Rozay's Maybach Music Group (MMG) in 11 and contributed two massive radio hits to MMG Presents: Self Made, Vol. 1: the intense “Tupac Back” and the anthem “Ima Boss”, whose remix boasted Jay-Z, Diddy, Birdman and Swizz Beatz. Not shabby company for the new kid.

As smart as is skilled Meek rode his shine with 2011's mix tape Dreamchasers which earned its place on XXL Magazine's "Top 5 Mix tapes of 2011" (#2), RapRadar.com (#1), and MTV who also placed the rapper at #7 in their Hottest MC list despite not having released an official album. Dreamchasers 2 came next; all of which set the stage for Dream & Nightmares which is slated for a release on October 30th.

Asked what he's bringing and Meek replies "my hunger. I gotta get it, you can hear it...I'm trying to get in now." Dreams & Nightmares shows he's arrived.


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Fatal Fury The Movie

Based on the bestselling martial arts video game for the NeoGeo, Super Nintendo, PlayStation, and Sega game systems, FATAL FURY is one of the most successful video game to animated video adaptations ever, thanks to gorgeously animated fight scenes, a gripping story and unforgettable characters by action animation superstar, Masami Obari


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HQ - H For Hierarchy

This enthusiastic hip-hop artist, HQ, was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and has become a multifaceted artist throughout his career. Starting as an American rapper and growing into a record producer as well as an entrepreneur, his ambition shows in his work. In his latest mixtape he uses all original beats from producers such as Vybe, Reese On Da Beat, Legacey Villian and many more.

“H For Hierarchy” is full of bass-dropping beats and infectious hooks, he’ll have you singing along to every chorus. With a style all his own and an ambition to succeed, you can’t help but put these tracks on replay. His flow mirrors a northern vibe, but he has proven to be multifaceted and incorporates some southern beats. In “H For Hierarchy” he discusses the traits that he admires most, loyalty, honesty, hard work, and a fast lifestyle. His productions use instruments, including the piano, to mix a lighter vibe with the hard-hitting bass. HQ is organized and fluid with his lyrics, making the transition between songs flawless. HQ’s new mixtape is the next big thing, the type of mixtape you ride out to. Be sure to keep up with him on twitter at @HQSYR.

For more information visit:

https://twitter.com/HQSYR

http://instagram.com/YoungRichRuler

https://www.facebook.com/HQfans

http://www.mtv.com/artists/hq-2/

https://soundcloud.com/HQmusic

KaMillion - Paranoid

Known as the “Boss Bitch”, Alja Ka’Million is blazing the trail for the next generation of Hip Hop female rappers. Her raw image and racy lyrics put her in a class all by herself. She has worked with some of the industry’s biggest names such as: Missy Elliott, Polow da Don, Dr. Dre, Dirty Money, Rick Ross and Trey Songz.

Alja Ka’Million’s sound is one that she refers to as Trap-N-B. It’s a collaboration of hard south 808 heavy bass gritty production and R&B. The content is urban, raw, edgy and bossy. The B stands for the R&B of Alja’s unique sound. Her sexy ballads showcases her singing skills as well. Her lyrics birthed from real life experiences and struggles growing into a self-made independent woman. Her desire is to write music that people can relate to while entertaining the masses.

For more information visit:

https://twitter.com/@ItsKamillion

http://instagram.com/itskamillion

https://www.facebook.com/alja.kamillion

http://aljakamillion.com/

CeeMo - The Blessed Tape

Introducing Christian Mohammed referred to as “CeeMo.” 20 year old aspiring hip hop artist all the way from the dirty high desert of Hesperia California, CeeMo is an under the radar MC that is finally ready to show his progressed lyrics and sounds to the hip-hop industry through this tape he named “The Blessed Tape.” Throughout his 3+ years of his music career he has remixed many of the hottest tracks out with great feedback, released a solo mixtape in 2013, and performed at live venues around California including Rancho Brew Pub co, Bakersfield at Jerry Pizza for Crit Life’s A.P.E. Fest line up, also Reseda CA for the Believe Foundation Step to the Mic contest! This tape is also a memorial for his older cousin Dominic, he and his family lost him last December to a tragic heart attack it affected everyone and everything around him since then even his perspective on life itself. With that said CeeMo is a SELECTION in himself from style to breaking down lyrics to instrumental transitions of song to song! This new tape guarantee’s to give you real life, motivation, feel good, and even hype Banger tracks, especially M.O.E. (More of Everything) so get to know Cee!

CeeMo's 6 Month Project. This bundle is "For The Blessed By The Blessed" if you know your blessed in any way then this tape is for you to play in your headphones!

For more information visit:

http://www.mtv.com/artists/ceemo/

https://www.facebook.com/ceeandjayproductions

https://twitter.com/DoUCeeandJay

https://www.youtube.com/user/ItsCeeAndJay

The Amazing Spider-Man Video Game - All Cutscenes/ Full Movie (PC Version)

Batman: Arkham Asylum (The Movie)

The FINAL Angie Martinez Show On Hot 97 (FULL Audio)

Zo the Magnificent's Bass Drum Collection Drum Kit

MPC 60 Beats Drum Kit For Producers and Musicians!!!

Tracy Morgan: Bona Fide

After starring for seven seasons on NBC's Emmy-and Golden Globe Award-winning 30 Rock, the legendary Tracy Morgan returns to his roots in the world premiere of his new one-hour stand-up special on Comedy Central, Tracy Morgan: Bona Fide. Tracy performs in his hometown of Brooklyn, NY, at the iconic BAM Harvey Theater, where he delivers a hilarious hour that includes everything from growing up in the projects to the time Prince threw him out of his house following an all-night party.


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Lupin 3rd - Orders To Assassinate Lupin

Lupin the 3rd: The Hemingway Papers

A draft of Ernest Hemingway's final novel might hold the secret to an immense hidden treasure, and master thief Lupin the Third is on the hunt! He'll have the help of his partners and the beautiful bartender Maria, but he'll have to contend with a local civil war, the mercenary Crazy Mash, and his super-wealthy boss Marces to get it.



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Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade Trailer - Bandai Entertainment

Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade

In a very different Tokyo from the one we know today, the totalitarian government rules with an iron fist. But a group called "the Sect" is staging demonstrations and challenging the government's martial law. Constable Fuse of the Capital Police's Special Unit is on a mission to stop a Sect demonstration when he encounters a girl in the sewers under Tokyo. When he fails to shoot as ordered, he is put on trail, questioned, and "re-conditioned" as a soldier. But the dead girl haunts him, both in his dreams and in the face of her sister.



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Liberator: Rage Ignition Comic

Acclaimed from the NY Post to Earth First, Liberator is the hard-edged vigilante story of heroes who avenge the torture of animals, because real heroes don't wear capes... they wear ski masks. Issues 1-4 are collected here for the first time in this trade paperback with brand new Liberator stories by Ales Kot (Zero, Iron Patriot), Ed Brisson (Sheltered, Secret Avengers), Alex de Campi (Grindhouse), Tim Seeley (Revival, Hack/Slash), Frank Barbiere (Five Ghosts), and more!

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Iamsu!: Sincerely Yours

Iamsu!: Sincerely Yours

The Notorious B.I.G. : Life After Death

The Notorious B.I.G. : Life After Death

Adventure Time with Action Bronson - New Zealand (Part 2)

Adventure Time with Action Bronson - New Zealand (Part 1) (+playlist)

Touchdown - Genasis (Promo Video)

Cities Aviv - "URL IRL"

Clipping - Midcity (Full Album)

Grieves - Shreds