is there an online school or program where I can learn how to make hip-hop and rap music?
I want to learn how to make hip-hop and rap beats. I want to know everything that I should know about music. What programs or courses should I take to fast track me and get me up to date?
You should try being a college music major. I’m a music major and much of our curriculum is music technology. It’s semester after semester of digitally altering and composing. It’s literally a music technology major
If School isn’t the direction you want to go in- The computer program you are looking for is digital performer.
How much do you think the skill of picking a good beat factors into a rappers skill?
I know rappers don’t usually make the beats themselves but they do pick them and have to rhyme over them. Good beats can make any song better but bad ones can ruin an album. So do you think a rapper knowing what type of beat is hot or will fit their style is a skill to be considered or trivial.
As a rapper…you pick beats that compliment your direction…style…and message…
A Good beat…is one that makes the song complete…adds something to the rapper performance…
i got a average beat…that a great rapper took…and made it perfect….you tell me….
Andre 3000 – A Life in a Day of Benjamin Andre
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjjHtSwFPnU
Thats not really a “Hot” beat….but it fits the artist perfectly in this instance….
So yeah…i think it factors rather heavily…because it gives you a idea of the rappers understanding of how to convey a message,point,mood, or whatever…Make it more than just a song…so to speak.
@Cartier: You know in the past two years there has only been two Platinum albums that came from the south? I’m not sure how the south is dominating anything as far as rap goes…Rick Ross is the only other guy doing something and his last album barely sold more than Jadakiss…and had much more advertising….
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im wanting to make beats,but i need to know what is good.what equipment should i get like a akai or mpc etc.., usb cords(how many) keyboards and other equipment.now i can go a little pricey with this stuff but not extreme price.what is the best that makes great beats and what should i get to go with it.now im just a normal dude i don’t have a studio.i just want a good setup i can have in a room thats what i want a good setup like in a room in the house.i think i know where i could get some samples and loops but if you guys know where i could get some tell me.thanks! i like beats that are dark sounding or epic and down south style if that helps any.(but im into making other beats as well) oh and what kind of laptop or pc is good with working with beats.can i use any computer? thanks again.
MPC’s are made by Akai and I would recommend one of those if you have the money for it (it will come with all the needed cords). You need a keyboard, and a PC would be best, usually an HP with a good amount of ram. Dont even mess with garage band. If you can afford it, get Pro Tools as well. Check out musiciansfriend.com for everything you will need. =]
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