Music Today

Archive for April, 2011

Hip hop music production is the composition of creating new hip hop. Hip Hop music been around for way longer than most people know, modern hip hop producers are creating newer, funky beatst that are defining a new generation for this music genre. Modern hip hop music production uses live instrumentals, samplers, sequences, drum machines, turn tables, online beat makers, live vocals, and synthesizers. You name it, you can use it. Hip hop production is all aspects of making hip hop music, from the vocals to the beats. Being a hip hop producer refers to the art of creating instrumentals and the beat of new tracks. There is an art ... [more..]

8 Music Career Tips Do you want a career in music? Then musicians everywhere should read this article if you want to advance your career in music. Top lists are essential in today’s society. It’s a fun, fast and easy way to simplify a complex world. The following list, lists practices you should develop if you want to have a career in music last more than a ‘one hit wonder’. Remember, there is more than one way to get to your desired destination. From my observations of others, this list of professional practices, combine the most successful tactics of musicians who have what it takes to make it in ... [more..]

The start of the millennium saw an unprecedented rise in Sierra Leone music that kept the whole country not only dancing but also full of pride. For a nation whose airwaves and dancehalls were once dominated with western, Congolese and Caribbean songs –the majority of songs played across the nation were now local songs done by Sierra Leonean youths. Although there were other actors in helping this growth, one man however was to take some of the credit for that music revolution; Jimmy B was a key player, after he returned back home and opened the Paradise Recording Studio releasing it first compilation album featuring groups like Sisters With ... [more..]