Wait, you don't use a filotrax?
Beat This! Beat This! Competition - April 30 - May 1, 2025
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Beat This!The Beat This! results are in, see what went down.
I called a track "A box of matches" before, because it was the first thing I looked at, and said "that'll do".Some for real fire in here! Almost all are nice but there's a few that really stand out! Good job everyone! Now I'm off to work. I appreciate you all and wish you a great day! In all honesty, I haven't had time to make any music for a while now so I've been using tracks I've made over the last 20-25 years. I have about 3500 to choose from... It's crazy cuz I eventually ran out of names and just started calling tracks Bilbo or Toeface or some $h!t so I get surprised almost every time I play something!hahaha
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-cross filtered by date, genre, tempo, key signature, instruments and a fire emoji rating (out of 5 of course)
nevermindSome for real fire in here! Almost all are nice but there's a few that really stand out! Good job everyone! Now I'm off to work. I appreciate you all and wish you a great day! In all honesty, I haven't had time to make any music for a while now so I've been using tracks I've made over the last 20-25 years. I have about 3500 to choose from... It's crazy cuz I eventually ran out of names and just started calling tracks Bilbo or Toeface or some $h!t so I get surprised almost every time I play something!
Being as your name starts with a D I'd say coming dead last is a slim chance.
Pro tip: Start your name with the number 1
I used to name a beat after what I was intending to make... which was annoying as you had to name it before starting it and sometimes it would turn out completely different.
I now just name beats off a random phrase or word or thought that pops up through the day either from TV, convos, film, eavesdropping.
For example, if me and 2G were beefing on here, and I needed a name for a track, i might name it "Dat Cunt" and would typically be a harder hitting beat.
Inspiration is everywhere
In reality, I typically just spin the name of the song I'm sampling to make it hip-hop ish.I used to name a beat after what I was intending to make... which was annoying as you had to name it before starting it and sometimes it would turn out completely different.
I now just name beats off a random phrase or word or thought that pops up through the day either from TV, convos, film, eavesdropping.
For example, if me and 2G were beefing on here, and I needed a name for a track, i might name it "Dat Cunt" and would typically be a harder hitting beat.
Inspiration is everywhere
Dusty Monkey baby that's how we do it.Yeah I literally do the exact same when sampling
the thinking samplerThese days I name my beats after the song I sampled(if I sampled of course) so if I ever forget what I sampled, and may need to clear it at some point, its in the name.
Fade
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RESULTS!
See what went down: https://www.illmuzik.com/beat-battles/archives/cat/bthis/battle/369/
Props to all those that entered and to those that took the time to vote.
See what went down: https://www.illmuzik.com/beat-battles/archives/cat/bthis/battle/369/
Props to all those that entered and to those that took the time to vote.
Fade
The Beat Strangler
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Congrats @TWU! Dope shit.
This was a nice turnout and really tough to vote. I noticed it's been back and forth between @TWU and @Iron Keys for the past 4 battles.
This was a nice turnout and really tough to vote. I noticed it's been back and forth between @TWU and @Iron Keys for the past 4 battles.
Congrats @TWU - This had a cool atmosphere and gritty feel. It feel a but more up-tempo and loud would've been more on theme, but still a great beat.
@Iron Keys -The stomps and claps were a great creative decision. I also really liked how the SFX fit in a rhythmic way. the guitar and vocal samples were great. This is a a very cool piece of music. It was between you and Dusty for me.
@K-waz - the vocal snippets were hilarious lol. I really liked the drum sound on this beat! I don't know how to explain it, but this has a Roots/Black Thought feel tone to it.
@Dusty B - As mentioned, I had a hard time deciding between this and Iron's beat. The heavy bluesy finish really made this for me. I like the use of crash cymbals to add that extra energy and "fight the power" vibe. I love that grass-roots, Bob Dylan, protest vibe this had.
@MalakaBeats - This had a ton of atmosphere. You went the way I originally thought I was going with more synth like sounds rather than samples. I think where the other beats stood out more; was the more frantic feel they had. Love that you jumped into a battle right away! Welcome again the The Ill!
@2GooD Productions - I think you went more epic rather than riot with the feel. The foley/SFX and vocal snips were great, but the intro may be a bit too long. Otherwise a really good beat.
@Armani - I really like how the crowd noise was used as a texture rather than just an SFX, almost like a vinyl crackly sample layered over top. This is a very cinematic, emotional, and epic sounding beat. Maybe more epic than riot. I immediately thought of the scene in Dark Knight Rises where Bruce Wayne climbs ut of the pit and the other prisoners are cheering him on.
@Bandia Gotach - This beat, and a lot of the stuff I've heard from you, does an amazing job of setting the tone and atmosphere right away. I'll have to pick your brain and study your tunes to figure out how you do that soo well. I really like the metallic/industrial sounds you used. The blend of synths, pianos, strings is also very well done! This beat scared the shit outta me lol.
@Leopard Cohen - The tribal, barrelling drums were a very unique and creative decision. Musically, this is really cool, more frantic, loud, and in your face would've been more on theme for me.
@MjRmiRRor - Similar to Bandia, you immediately set the tone. That ripping mono-bass is really dope. The panning on the hi-hats and SFX definitely helped to get that disorienting chaotic feel going. The major critique from me is the distorted guitar being out of tune from everything else. I know gritty, chaotic, and riot where the theme, but it just took me a bit much out of the beat.
@PhazeLark - The front half of this beat was a bit to soft and mellow for the theme. The change around the 0:57 mark was way more on theme imo. There's some cool harmonies and layers going on, just didn't give "riot" vibes to me.
@PhxAzTracmaster - I get what you mean by "asylum elevator music" now lol. While others, myself included, tried to get that chaotic feel from either; samples, foley, SFX, you did it with melody and instruments. I've heard better from you - but I know you've been busy.
@V.J. Retro - This was on the shortlist for my vote. If, in Batman canon, there was a character who was an underground hip-hop icon - akin to Prodigy, this is the type of beat they'd rap on. Great atmosphere and vibe, would've liked it a bit more abrasive and in-your-face. Otherwise super dope!
@WHAT1000 - That intro line could've been the foundation for a really cool beat. The mix could use some work. That other line that comes in around 0:14 was a bit hard on my ears. Play around with dynamics and mix. The 808 glidey bass thing was cool though!
@Iron Keys -The stomps and claps were a great creative decision. I also really liked how the SFX fit in a rhythmic way. the guitar and vocal samples were great. This is a a very cool piece of music. It was between you and Dusty for me.
@K-waz - the vocal snippets were hilarious lol. I really liked the drum sound on this beat! I don't know how to explain it, but this has a Roots/Black Thought feel tone to it.
@Dusty B - As mentioned, I had a hard time deciding between this and Iron's beat. The heavy bluesy finish really made this for me. I like the use of crash cymbals to add that extra energy and "fight the power" vibe. I love that grass-roots, Bob Dylan, protest vibe this had.
@MalakaBeats - This had a ton of atmosphere. You went the way I originally thought I was going with more synth like sounds rather than samples. I think where the other beats stood out more; was the more frantic feel they had. Love that you jumped into a battle right away! Welcome again the The Ill!
@2GooD Productions - I think you went more epic rather than riot with the feel. The foley/SFX and vocal snips were great, but the intro may be a bit too long. Otherwise a really good beat.
@Armani - I really like how the crowd noise was used as a texture rather than just an SFX, almost like a vinyl crackly sample layered over top. This is a very cinematic, emotional, and epic sounding beat. Maybe more epic than riot. I immediately thought of the scene in Dark Knight Rises where Bruce Wayne climbs ut of the pit and the other prisoners are cheering him on.
@Bandia Gotach - This beat, and a lot of the stuff I've heard from you, does an amazing job of setting the tone and atmosphere right away. I'll have to pick your brain and study your tunes to figure out how you do that soo well. I really like the metallic/industrial sounds you used. The blend of synths, pianos, strings is also very well done! This beat scared the shit outta me lol.
@Leopard Cohen - The tribal, barrelling drums were a very unique and creative decision. Musically, this is really cool, more frantic, loud, and in your face would've been more on theme for me.
@MjRmiRRor - Similar to Bandia, you immediately set the tone. That ripping mono-bass is really dope. The panning on the hi-hats and SFX definitely helped to get that disorienting chaotic feel going. The major critique from me is the distorted guitar being out of tune from everything else. I know gritty, chaotic, and riot where the theme, but it just took me a bit much out of the beat.
@PhazeLark - The front half of this beat was a bit to soft and mellow for the theme. The change around the 0:57 mark was way more on theme imo. There's some cool harmonies and layers going on, just didn't give "riot" vibes to me.
@PhxAzTracmaster - I get what you mean by "asylum elevator music" now lol. While others, myself included, tried to get that chaotic feel from either; samples, foley, SFX, you did it with melody and instruments. I've heard better from you - but I know you've been busy.
@V.J. Retro - This was on the shortlist for my vote. If, in Batman canon, there was a character who was an underground hip-hop icon - akin to Prodigy, this is the type of beat they'd rap on. Great atmosphere and vibe, would've liked it a bit more abrasive and in-your-face. Otherwise super dope!
@WHAT1000 - That intro line could've been the foundation for a really cool beat. The mix could use some work. That other line that comes in around 0:14 was a bit hard on my ears. Play around with dynamics and mix. The 808 glidey bass thing was cool though!
MjRmiRRor
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Battle Points: 1
Thanks @MjRmiRRor - I'm glad someone picked up on the RATM inspiration.
I was thinking either some ignorant Bro-Step style or Rage. As a guitarist, who loves RATM, I decided to go that route. In fact, I lifted the drum patterns from Bulls on Parade. Recreated them in Logic with additional layers done on Maschine.
I was thinking either some ignorant Bro-Step style or Rage. As a guitarist, who loves RATM, I decided to go that route. In fact, I lifted the drum patterns from Bulls on Parade. Recreated them in Logic with additional layers done on Maschine.
Thanks, brother. Glad you noticed the creative view - I'd eyed two plugins for ages, for such type of beat, and used them for the first time in this.
In fact, when I saw the theme 'Riot' about 50% of the beat had already formed in my head, if not more.
Definitely pleased to be considered against Dusty in this type of beat, two rocking Just Blaze type motherfuckers on the beats.
Ironically... my beat actually sampled Bob Dylan, as well as a couple other things.
And hey, 2nd place, told you in the chat I was bringing straight flame on this beat. Wanted and deserved that 1st tho. Pretty fucking impressed with this one.