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Yung Rich, producer of the song “Drive My Car” by Landon Cube tells us the story on how he got that instrumental to him. Where are you from and current location? Born and raised in Sacramento, CA. Still staying here in the 916. Who have you worked with? Iv’e worked with a lot of various…
Time management for producers
Read moreAre you sometimes feel that you don’t use the time you have efficient enough? Or do you struggle to find time at all to make music? I was at this point as well and want to help you find a way to organize yourself and squeeze the most out of it. Find your big things…
Did Gucci Mane Invent Trap Music? He thinks so.
Read moreWho invented Trap Music? It’s fair to say that trap music is arguably the hottest form of hip hop music around today. Since its birth in the South, trap has emerged as strong force that appeals to hip hop fans from all walks of life. But who invented trap music? It’s a question that draws…
How to use analyzers
Read moreMixing your own music can be a challenge. After countless hours of tweaking and arranging it’s easy to lose perspective on your track. Therefore receiving visual feedback can be helpful to achieving a clean and powerful mix. Get things started Choose an analyzer and stick to it! You need to know how it responds to…
Tupac Is Back To Take Shots At Biggie, JAY-Z, Dr. Dre, And More In Original Makaveli Liner Notes
Read moreThe Legendary West Coast Rapper Left Some Unflattering Words For Some Of His Fellow Rappers Tupac Shakur, the hip-hop legend also known by his stage name 2Pac, was no stranger to beefing with other rappers. Though he was originally born in East Harlem, he became the head representative of the West Coast during the monumental East Coast-West Coast…
How to layer hip hop drums
Read moreDrums are arguably the most important element to consider when creating a hip hop track. While the groove is essential, the sound of your drums can separate you strongly from the sea of producers. To achieve your very own sound, you won’t get far without layering. Layering is the technique of stacking sounds to create…
The Weeknd, Janet Jackson, Future to Headline Outside Lands 2018
Read more‘Outside Lands’ 2018 festival in San Francisco’s Golden Gate park (August 10-12, 2018) is primed to be an unforgettable weekend of music. Headlining the all-star lineup is the Weeknd, Janet Jackson, Florence & the Machine and Future. Other top notch performers appearing over the weekend include Beck, Bon Iver, Chvrches, N.E.R.D, and Portugal. The Man…
3 tips for an improved workflow
Read moreGetting ideas down quickly is essential for music producers to get in the state of flow and stay there. With these 3 simple tips you’ll be able to improve your workflow, and remain focused on your project. 1. Create a template Creating a standard template in your daw will not only help you have all…
Check out Tyler, The Creators surprise OKRA visuals
Read moreThis isn’t 2017’s Tyler, The Creator. For those expecting more material in line with his critically acclaimed 2017 album ‘Flower Boy’, you are in for a surprise – because this song harkens back to his Odd Future days. Tyler, who has managed to keep the game on its toes for the better part of the…
Lost Sauce playlist series
Read moreWelcome to the first instalment of the Lost Sauce playlist series here on Traktrain. Created by myself @supadupaj, this meticulously curated playlist is updated daily and contains a mix of genres of the freshest kind. Every Friday I plan to showcase my top 3 releases from artists that should be on every producers radar. Without…