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    Homeless Chicago rapper

    Pretty good! http://www.break.com/video/solow-redline-rap-video-cta-eminem-remix-2772955
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    Maschine 2.2 coming in November

    http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/maschine/production-systems/maschine-studio/new-in-maschine/ Looks like they're really gearing up to have it integrate with the new S-series keyboards!
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    Showcase - September 29 - October 5, 2014

    Post your beats! And please provide feedback. *Remember: give feedback, then post your beat.
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    Interviews Da Dreak Is Helping Put Dallas On The Map With His Hip Hop Beats

    Hailing from Dallas, TX, Da Dreak has been steadily improving his creations with the hard work he’s put in from the productions he’s done. With an influence of both coasts, as well as the south, Da Dreak has also been making a name for himself with various producer showcases. IllMuzik was able...
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    Showcase - September 22-28, 2014

    Post your beats! And please provide feedback. *Remember: give feedback, then post your beat.
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    *** Beat This! September 19, 2014 Voting ***

    In order to vote, choose the 1 beat that you think is the best overall. You can vote for yourself, but if there is a tie and the other contestant did not vote for themselves, your self-vote will be removed and the other person will win. Theme: NONE Listen: Listen to the contestants below...
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    Using a Tascam Portastudio 424 as an instrument

    Really dope. I miss my Portastudio!
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    DJ Babu - "Rhythm Roulette"

    OH shit, Babu doing the Rhythm Roulette!
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    Gucci Mane seems like a nice guy

    http://www.ajc.com/news/news/rapper-gucci-mane-gets-3-more-years-in-prison/nhM4f/ So a fan wants a picture with him and he gets hit over the head with a bottle. WTF. Anyway, now Gucci mane has plenty of time to write about hard times.
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    Showcase - September 15-21, 2014

    Post your beats! And please provide feedback. *Remember: give feedback, then post your beat.
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    Industry 5 Reasons Why You Are Not Successful In The Music Industry

    "I want to be in the music industry" is a phrase that has probably between said about a million times, yet only a few select individuals actually "make it" in the industry. Why is that? It could be a number of different things, however most of the time it comes down to these five reasons: 1...
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    September 18-19, 2014 - Comments & Questions

    The next competition will be from September 18-19th! See the information below. Signups The signups will be on September 18th at around 8am ET, and end around 8pm ET. Voting will be for 1 day, on September 19th, where the results will be posted the same day. The Signup page is here (it will...
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    Smif-N-Wessun - Sound Bwoy Bureill (1995)

    Cool story. I went to see the GZA in early 1996 and the place was packed. Security everywhere. The DJ was spinning all kinds of dope shit but when this song came on, the place went nuts. The whole vibe that night was crazy. Anyway, dope song:
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    Showcase - September 8-14, 2014

    Post your beats! And please provide feedback. *Remember: give feedback, then post your beat.
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    There's this new thing called "Rap"

    Cool news story from 1981! It's a bit cheesy but still, it's interesting nonetheless. I think the young'uns today should watch this and learn about how it all started:
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    Tutorials How To Get Your Bass And Kick To Play Nice

    Drums and bass play a very important part in Hip Hop production, as it is the foundation of what makes our beats sound great. However, many times there are drum kicks that just don't sound right, and a lot of that is because it doesn't blend well with the bass notes. Here's how to fix that. The...
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    Tutorials Find the Right Drum Snare to Use in Your Beats

    Drums have always been looked at as the foundation of a Hip Hop track. Because of this, there have been numerous productions that have some tremendous drum tracks, whether it be from living playing or a breakbeat. Finding The Right One Regardless of what method you choose, often times it can...
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    Tutorials What Is The Best Way To Create A Drum Pattern?

    I always recommend that simplicity is key when making music, but what about something specific, like a drum pattern? The traditional way for Hip Hop producers is to bang on the pads of an MPC to create their patterns and loops, however, step sequencing is also a very powerful tool. So what is...
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    Tutorials 5 Ways You Can Improve Your Beats

    Making beats can be repetitive. If you make beats every single day, or even just on a regular basis, it can become tiresome and that's because you're just doing the same thing. It's great to have a beat-making routine, and if it works for you then that's great, but there's always room for...
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    Production 5 Reasons Why Your Kick Drum Sucks

    I listen to a lot of beats. A lot. Either it's someone that is posting on IllMuzik or my own creations, I have beats coming out of my ears. Often times I hear the wrong types of sounds being used, such as the kick drum. I've heard a lot of people that use whatever kick they can find and just...
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