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Tag: hip-hop
Chopping and Flipping: How to Clear a Music Sample
We caught up with the “Sample Clearance Queen” herself, Deborah Mannis-Gardner, to discuss how to make beats the legal way (and avoid and issues).
Just How Important Is Melody in Hip-Hop Music?
Hip-hop is considered by many to be a “non-musical” genre due to its emphasis on spoken vocals and sampled beats, but that’s why melody is even more key…
Our 10 Favorite Modern Hip-Hop Bass Lines
Bass is arguably the most important element of a hip-hop beat, so we collect 10 of our all-time favorite modern hip-hop bass lines.
The Legacy of the Akai MPC Sampler
We take a closer look at how the legacy of the Akai MPC was shaped via its own characteristic properties and history itself.
Our 11 Favorite Blogs for Discovering New Hip-Hop Tracks
The world’s favorite music genre is bound to have a ton of different websites offering their takes and their picks. We highlight 11 of our faves.
Public Enemy’s Model for Breaking “Second Album Syndrome”
Looking for a cure to the dreaded “Second Album Syndrome”? Look no further than Public Enemy’s brilliant 1988 sophomore release for answers.
2 Ways of Creating Bass Lines in Hip-Hop Beats
In this post, an excerpt of one of the lessons in Soundfly’s Hip-Hop Production course, we go over two ways to use bass lines in hip-hop beats.
How to Make Custom Slice to MIDI Presets in Ableton Live
Soundfly course producer John Hull walks us through how he creates a Slice to MIDI preset in Ableton Live so you can build your own customized version.
The Importance of Theme and Variation in Hip-Hop Beat Making
With a minimalist music style such as hip-hop, the slightest change or variation on an established musical theme can have a deep impact. Here’s how.