I like your stuff Dusty - you've definitely got your own style.
Chorus is great, kept me interested every time it came around.
As an instrumental, the verse felt a bit repetitive - but if the plan is to have someone rhyme over this beat then all good!
Example of New Jack Swing - Motownphilly
I was never a big Eminem fan, but there are some good recent(ish) examples of newer tracks that use old school beats.
Hail Mary Mallon has two that I can think of:
I've fucked with Tim Maia's stuff previously, so this was another fun one.
Thanks @Fade !
Btw - embedding illmuzik media no longer works, dunno if that's by design.
Even if you don't win the SP, it's an opportunity to get your shit heard by PB Wolf and the rest of the Stones Throw crew.
https://www.stonesthrow.com/news/beat-battle-2023/
Terms and conditions:
Your beat has to use sounds from the Kiefer and Mndsgn sample pack.
You have to upload your beat...
Appreciate it 2GooD - also for your feedback on my other track. Y'all are making me more aware of how stuff fits in the mix and I'm learning something new every time I check this forum. Peace.
Another little weekend jam - trying to go a bit harder on this one.
As always, constructive criticism welcome. Still figuring how to even out the sound between headphones, earbuds, and studio monitors.
Edit: swapped out snare and added delay
When the iPad was first released, I didn't get it. To me, it was an iPhone that you couldn't put in your pocket - what's the point? Then I saw one as part of a DJ setup and was like "yeah, now I get it."
I'm with Fade, I like the feel of a knobs.
If an iPad is good enough for Madlib...