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Are FREE BEATS really free?

Are FREE BEATS really free?

Are FREE BEATS really free? Have you ever seen or downloaded a beat labelled as “free” online? If you’re an Artist, chances are you have, whether it was from on YouTube, BeatStars, or a Producer’s website.  But what does the term “Free Beat” actually mean? And are they actually free to use in your works? Here I break down the differences between free beats and paid ones, and what to look out for when shopping for productions online. I’m a full-time Producer who leases and sells beats online, but that hasn’t always been the case. Years ago I started my...

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Your Guide To Leasing Beats Online in 2021

Your Guide To Leasing Beats Online in 2021

What is a beat licensing? Buying or leasing a beat online is not a new concept, like every other industry it started at a very small scale and now has huge potential for any Artist and Producer. This being said, purchasing beats online should be done with proper knowledge and care to avoid any confusion or disappointment.  To stop this from happening, I have outlined everything you need to know about exclusive and non-exclusive licenses. Starting with the basics, what does the term beat licensing actually mean? According to Google: In simple words, you pay the Producer or the owner of...

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Making an African Inspired UK Drill Beat

Making an African Inspired UK Drill Beat

Have you ever head an African UK Drill beat?Africa has always been the country with most organic and unique sounding percussion and instruments. A mixture of them with UK Drill would be a sure thing to look out for.Experimenting, finding your own sound, and staying consistent. These three things are the secrets to be a successful producer in today's time. And getting influence from various countries creates a very good opportunity for me to experiment, plus it's always fun to try out different ideas.Many people assume that UK based Drill is nothing but hard drums and dark sounds, well this video and many...

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How To Remove Vocals From Any Song

How To Remove Vocals From Any Song

Have you ever come across a song and fell in love with the vocals or instrumental but had no way of separating them? I finally discovered a way to do it! 👀 For years the only way to remove an instrumental from a song was by flipping the phase - a process where you'd require the Instrumental as well as the full track, and you'd flip the phase (polarity) of the full version leaving only the vocals. I won't bore you with the geeky details 🤓, just know that in 2021 there's a game changing process for it! It's not often I make sponsored...

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