December 2011 Blog Posts (83)

Coming from Barbados, Cover Drive are already getting heavy radio play in the UK. This is their single Lick Ya Down. The phrase Lick Ya Down is a Bajan term meaning to knock someone down according to…

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Virgin Islands music producer Big D steps behind the keyboard to make a hot Chris Brown-type beat. I'm loving the synth sounds he uses. Stay tuned to TrackHustle.com for more hot beat…

Coming straight out of Jersey, rapper Dre Skuffs delivers a classic flow over a smooth, laid-back N-Omega production. You can learn more about Dre and hit him up for collaborations over at DreSkuffs.com.…

Learn how to pitch your music to artists as a songwriter in the ever consolidating music business. Many artists write for themselves now, learn how to network your way into the songwriter role on their project.…

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Have you ever wondered how to get that old school classic feeling in your recordings? Here is a great technique you can use. Its known as the Frank Sinatra recording technique. Its seems like it could save you time doing music this way depending on the artist. Let me know what you…

Here's an up close and personal look at an unboxing of 50 Cent's new line of wireless headphones. Have you tried them out yet? Please let us know what…

Music producer Bangladesh began his career making hits for rapper Ludacris. His track record includes chart toppers from Beyonce, Lil Wayne, and Gucci Mane. Nodfactor.com caught up with the Atlanta hitmaker for an…

Boston-based singer De-Lor takes his talent to the street in the music video for Beautiful Life. Check him out on Facebook here. He also produces and writes so he's a triple threat when it comes…

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Music production team DopeBoyzMuzic hail from Germany. Watch as they make a jazzy banger with a live instrumentation feel to it. Truthfully, they've got some of the best beat making videos on…

UK rapper K Koke is signed to Roc Nation. In this video he collaborates with singer Abel Miller to create a definite street anthem. Keep an eye on him for a US takeover in the next few years for sure.…

Shady Records A&R Riggs Morales gives you advice on what it takes to make it in today's music industry. He says building a strong team and cultivating great statistics online are important. Having helped sell millions of records with Eminem and 50 Cent, his sights are now…

Singer Trey Songz recently dropped his project Inevitable and is already gearing up for his next album's release. You…

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Here's your chance to stock up on rare gems and hit the dollar bin for records. If you are in Los Angeles on Sunday, December 11th head over to the Beat Swap Meet at the Grandstar Jazz Club at 943 N. Broadway. Entry is free with a canned…

Rapper Malice Of The Clipse explains how he got involved in the street life and how he was forced to make a change from that lifestyle. He touches on some real deep subjects. You can also peep his Play Cloths clothing line…

Music producer Big D hits the studio to make a banger. You may know him from his work with Keyshia Cole. He co-produced the song …

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