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    The Forgotten Art Of Layering Samples Like Q-Tip & Prince Paul

    That sounds interesting. I've always just done it by ear.
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    Calling all the veterans

    Good thread. You all know I've written countless articles over the years with plenty of tips lol. But off the top of my head right now.... If you're in a beatmaking rut then just do something. Anything. Even just for 5 minutes. Even if you just turn on your machine or open your DAW and then...
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    A dedicated scratch instrument? Wow Machine prototype

    This is really good for guys that just want some quick scratches over their beat. The first thing I thought of is it reminded me of the QFO from back in the day. And I agree that the price is a bit too much.
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    The Forgotten Art Of Layering Samples Like Q-Tip & Prince Paul

    Yeah it's hard to find samples that can sound good with one another. Bomb Squad were crazy with the samples and would come up with something new entirely. One thing I tend to do is just find something from the same artist. So for example, if I'm sampling from Herbie Hancock, I'll find samples...
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    The Fog OST - "Tommy Tells of Ghost Ships"

    I like the newer more. Maybe it's because it's a brighter mix, and just smoother overall. But both are dope.
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    Warzone Beat Battle - April 22-26, 2025

    FINALS! Place your votes: https://www.illmuzik.com/warzone-beat-battle/battles/
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    The Importance of Drums

    That's the thing - I know that today the drums are done differently but by studying how it was done years ago it can make a big difference. Maybe today they drag & drop a drum loop, or maybe they program their own drums, but at least do something to it. Not just that, but make the drums stand...
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    The Importance of Drums

    Yeah I don't use loops too much but for those struggling it's a great way to get something going. It can even just be used as a reference track where they can try to emulate it. Drums are always interesting because I think we all get lazy with them but they're so important, like you mentioned...
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    Warzone Beat Battle - April 22-26, 2025

    ROUND 3 is over! Round 3 winners: 33, 36, 38, 39
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    Jo Koy - Hip-Hop vs Mumble Rap

    I'm not a fan of that guy but that was pretty good.
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    The Importance of Drums

    Good post. I've mentioned many times over the years about how important the drums are because they're the backbone. I've actually just been making drum loops recently for fun, but also trying to come up with some sort of variation and get out of my comfort zone. My advice is to look back at...
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    Jo Koy - Hip-Hop vs Mumble Rap

    LOL this is a good one:
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    Warzone Beat Battle - April 22-26, 2025

    ROUND 3! Place your votes: https://www.illmuzik.com/warzone-beat-battle/battles/
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    Warzone Beat Battle - April 22-26, 2025

    ROUND 2 is over! Round 2 winners: 18, 19, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29, 32
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    Warzone Beat Battle - April 22-26, 2025

    ROUND 2! Place your votes: https://www.illmuzik.com/warzone-beat-battle/battles/
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    Warzone Beat Battle - April 22-26, 2025

    ROUND 1 is over! Round 1 winners: 1, 4, 6, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16
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    Beat This! Competition - April 30 - May 1, 2025

    The next competition will be from April 30 - May 1st! See the information below. Signups The signups will be on April 30th at 12pm ET/EST, and end around 8pm ET, or until we have enough contestants (whichever comes first - depending on the theme). Voting will be for one day, on May 1st, where...
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    Give me a list of beat genres

    I feel like you're just making up genres lol. Hip Slip Bop Hop Trill Drap
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    Give me a list of beat genres

    Those are good but a bit too specific with new york mixtape scene, for example. I think this 10 should be good to start: Boom Bap Trap Drill Lo Fi Jazzy Old School East Coast West Coast Conscious Alternative
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    Warzone Beat Battle - April 22-26, 2025

    This is going to be one hell of a battle. All the brackets are tight.
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