Help for wannabe producers and artists

[SupaStarr2k]

Hello everyone. I was surfing the net and I stumbled onto this site. I was checkin out websites about how to start producing. I just wanted to let you all know about this interesting new dvd called Inside Sessions. it has interviews with Nelly, babyface, music execs adn other VIP in the music biz. They give you inof about breaking in to the industry adn otehr tips. Anyone else heard about this? If so did you find it helpful? or does anyone know of any other help-books or dvds abut becoming a music producer? Any suggestiosn would be appreciated. Thanks.

[NaughtyAlboGuy]

u cant all of the sudden be a producer...u have to start little by little just like me i started off with Hip Hop E Jay doing instrumentalls and ish now i work with H-Q digital programs and equipment and im only 17..or if u dont wanna do that go to school for producing...later

[admin]

Hi Supastarr,
To be a music producer you should have a good understanding of the different aspects of programming, engineering and music arranging.

If you're interested you can visit my page at http://roadrecords.com/stafftextconradaskland.html

I'm no big time producer by any means, but I have worked full time in music production my whole life. Will give you one perspective.

Cybermonsters

[WACKYMACKY]

what up admin supa star and whoeva else? yo i'm not really interrested in producin but i would like to be produced im in sa town tx. if ya know any one or wanna help holla back? hey yo admin eva wanted a chance/had a chance ta produce someone?

[admin]

Hi Wacky,
Yes, I produce full time. We're not backing people right now but I'll be happy to answer any questions that might help you out.

Cybermonsters

[malefactor_man]

You're from Bellevue Admin? I lived there for 8 years before I relocated to the south sound (6th Ave. in Tacoma). Great town http://www.rapdogs.com/ubb/smile.gif

[L.W.S]

Admin,
I read what you posted about the whole paying thing. now if i wanted a beat made to go with some of my lyrics is it possible for road dogs to make a beat for me.And if so how and what are the stipulations L.W.S

[admin]

Hi LWS,
Yes, we do custom beats, but you have to come to the studio for that. We customize the entire arrangement to the vocal.

[lyric]

yo this lyric i need help in the game you can interview me just write back holla at yo girl..... <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by NaughtyAlboGuy:
u cant all of the sudden be a producer...u have to start little by little just like me i started off with Hip Hop E Jay doing instrumentalls and ish now i work with H-Q digital programs and equipment and im only 17..or if u dont wanna do that go to school for producing...later <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[jugernot]

i beg to differ, ive been a producer for over 5 years now and i dont believe that one has to go to school to become a producer. i think that ones musical abilities are inherited since birth and cannot be taught. i will agree that some musical machines do need instructions especially the more complicated they are such as the mpc 4000 however once you learn that talent comes into play. i will say that producing comes from within, but mastering a beat does also require schooling. e mail me if you need any tips on how to get started.

[admin]

It works all ways, there are no absolutes.

[AceOfRap]

Aiyyo to everybody on hea. I kinda need some help on how I can get my own tracks off the internet. Man I have tried everything and every website. From my understanding, U are suppose to be able to get some instrumentals on hea. But here tha catch, I dont know how. If anybody have any advice or info for me. Then holla Back. Dis has been ya boy Ten Toe.

[mixerone2000]

Hey,I am a small time producer that needs help on finding a good promoter. Could you list me names of some sites in Ohio where I can get a deal?
Thanks

[AmericanStar]

AMERICAN STAR TV & RECORDS / www.areyouanamericanstar.com (http://www.areyouanamericanstar.com)

We are are looking for new musical talent to include in these projects and new singers to co-produce their individual CD projects.

We are producing new enhanced CD's of the best new Singers and Musicians in America in each genre. We will not only include their musical product, but also interview ans promotional material unavailable on the traditional "audio-only" CD product.

We are also producing the first National New Comedians Search DVD to showcase the best and most exciting new comics of today. You do not need to have experience in comedy clubs or comedy company training.


American Star is opening new recording facilities in Los Angeles and sattelite rehearsal and recording studios in several cities later in 2003.
We are now accepting submissions from the following categories for Singers and Musicians:

Pop & Rock
Classic Rock - Oldies - Doo-Wop - Rock-n-Roll Oldies
Pop
Adult Contemporary - Europop - J-Pop - Pop Vocals
Spiritual Pop - Christian Pop
Pop & Rock Cover Songs
Rock
Acoustic - Folk Rock - Guitar Rock - Instrumental Rock
Progressive Rock - Southern Rock
Hip Hop/Rap
Alternative Hip Hop - Bass - Beats - East Coast
Freestyles - Hip Hop - Hip Hop Cover Songs - New School
Old School - Rap - Spiritual Rap - Christian Rap
West Coast
Urban/R&B
Contemporary Urban - Funk - Gospel - Rhythm & Blues
Soul - Urban/R&B Cover Songs
World/Folk
Folk
Reggae
Dancehall Reggae - Dub Reggae - Roots Reggae
World Fusion
Caribbean - Steel Drums
Jazz
Acid Jazz - Bebop - Bossa Nova - General Jazz - Jazz Fusion
Jazz Vocals - Latin Jazz - Smooth Jazz - Swing/Big Band
Traditional Jazz
Latin
Cuban - General Latin - Latin Cover Songs - Mambo - Mariachi
Merengue - Pop/Balada - Ranchero - Regional Mexicado
Rock En Espanol - Salsa - South/Central American - Brazilian
Tejano - Tex/Mex - Tropical
Country
Bluegrass - New Grass - Country Blues - Country Cover Songs
Country General - New Country - Spiritual Country - Christian Country
Easy Listening
Crooners/Vocals - Easy Listening Cover Songs - Lounge - Love Songs
Mood Music - Musicals/Broadway - New Age - Soft Rock
Spiritual Easy Listening - Christian Easy Listening
Electronic
Ambient - Abstract - Breakbeat/Breaks - Big Beat - Funky Breaks
Dance
Club - Euro Dance - Hard Dance
House
Deep House - Filtered/Disco House - Hard House - Latin House
Progressive House - Tribal - Vocal House
Spoken Word
Poetry

*MODELS: for new Music Videos may submit photos by email or mail!

We are also seeking new, original song writers and lyricists. (Rap lyricists may submit written samples for consideration.
Models intreresting in dancing in music videos should email photos and info to: info@areyouanamericanstar.com and review our website at: www.areyouanamericanstar.com. (http://www.areyouanamericanstar.com.)

We are co-financing each new artist rehearsal and recording process in Los Angeles and other recording srudios before our new recording facilities open, and manufacture introductory CD releases and promotional materials beginning in April, 2003.
This will be a very limited agreement, covering only the initial CD or DVD product release, video and marketing campaign for each artist. We will assume no career management nor require any transfer of copyrights.

We'll take the chance on you, if selected as an accepted new recording artist, if you are serious about your talent. Recording is the essential product creation for a career in the world music marketplace.

To qualify for our co-production packages you must be an unsigned individual or group with no active label management or recording contractual agreements in place with any record label (accept any personal independent artist owned label) or management company. you may, however, have personal management with no recording active agreements with outside interests.

If you are interested in this co-production recording process, please email to this address with your information or questions and/or send example demo audio tape or CD to:

AMERICAN STAR RECORDS
c/o 333 Washington Blvd., PMB #325
Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Email: info@areyouanamericanstar.com

[roulette]

i have been a label since 1974.the term producer means diferent things to different people. not all producers play the equipment. some come to the studio and even hum the music to artists and keyboard players. some come in with a quitar and strum it to a hired programmer who simply transposes the sound. everybody works different and unique. i started with the gansta lean sond in the seventies and have been in with e. budu,musiq,dru hill,...im in philly. http://soundgems.com

[dupa drumma]

I'm making music for a year now. I use magix music maker and cubase to arrange beats for myself and my rapgroup. I do it all on my computer and with my midi keyboard. but I want to make better sounds and songs with vocals of better quality.
if anyone knows a site to take samples or midi files from please reply.
if you know a professional program to make songs with my computer microphone and keyboard with, I'd appreciate it if you mail me back

thanx