New Beats Uploaded – Loop Craft – Edition 1

So – it’s been a minute, but we recently uploaded a new collection of 8 new beats to our website – buybeatsandtracks.com.  The collection, titled “Loop Craft – Edition 1” is definitely a departure from our usual sound (if you can say there is anything usual about our sound). Non-exclusive licenses are $9.99 and exclusive licenses are being offered at a discount rate of $75.00  We’ve priced everything to move so do check it out -

Here’s the breakdown

• Concrete Soldier – Rap / Hardcore
• Wandering the Strip – Rap / East Coast
• My Air Supply – Reggae / Hip Hop
• Temptation – Pop / Dance
• Satin and Leather – Pop / Rap
• Last Call - Rap / Dirty South / Trap
• Ghetto Luv – Rap / Smooth / RnB
• Red Zone Calico – Rap / Dirty South / Banger

For starters, I feel that the passion for the music that you are creating must be present in whatever you do.  While it is important to satisfy the needs of clients (record labels, managers, publishers etc) and to meet other people’s expectations, it is important that a substantial fraction of the music that you create be a direct result of your desire to express your musical ideas.  As a rapper, choose some rap beats that align with the concepts, image and feel that you want to project along with the beats that you think people want to hear.  Remember the market shifts constantly and if you are always chasing trends you will never catch up.  Work on expressing what is resonant for you, and when the market comes around to what you are doing you will be poised to take advantage of your depth.

Once you have put honest time and passion into your music you may feel that you are ready to exploit it, but there is one area that needs careful attention – Quality Control.  As an artist managing your creative process, it is imperative that you understand the quality of product that you have and you are able to asses the strengths and weaknesses in the production.  On what level are you ready to compete?  Has your production budget affected the final product?  Is the mix exceptional or satisfactory? Did you bother purchasing a license for the track, or are the rap beats riddled with producer tags?   Once you can answer these types of questions for yourself you will be in a great position to constantly grow as an artist and continually elevate the quality of your product.

And so here you are with the mindset of understanding – confident in the product(s) and of course satisfied and happy with the time that you have put into the creative process.  Are you prepared to perform?  Do you have a show? Do you rehearse your show?  Do you analyze your show?  How do you market yourself?  Do you have a marketing budget?  Do you have a marketing plan?  If the answers for most of these questions are not affirmative or rolling off your tongue then you still have some real work to do.  For example doing a performance where you run through a couple tracks as the actual song plays in the background is no substitute for a show where you have tailored a tv track (no lead vocals) added some transitional effects to punctuate your rap beats, choreographed a performance routine, and if possible included some dancers etc.  Remember, this is show business, oh and yes marketing too.  Most people give very little thought to creating a marketing plan that connects them with buyers.  While they know that they wish to sell their music they have not figured out how to hold and captivate an audience interest. They are not consistent with their promotion, or they become frustrated when they find that their efforts are not generating the interest that they desire in the short term.  For some the feeling that only a record company and radio play will get them where they wish to go can also create a tremendous amount of stress and ultimately leave one feeling a little gloomy.  And this is where our friend Rapper A was – guilty of not creating a workable strategy, guilty of not having prepared his show so that he would wow his audience, and guilty of not objectively assessing his musical product.

Instead of focusing on the economy or worrying about changes in the world financial market outside of your control, instead of regurgitating the jargon of large conglomerates that measure success by completely different standards you need to face the music and do some homework.  First, you must realize that there is no historical parallel to the types opportunities that area available to recording artists today.  The internet is a new and emerging marketplace with an infinite number of available listeners and potential buyers and they are all waiting for you.  So create a sound marketing plan or strategy to get you where you need to go, take time to prepare your show, and of course make sure you have some great music videos, songs, and hot rap beats to share that will touch your listeners, audience, and fans.  As long as you prepare there is no need to despair.

As a part of my job I listen to a lot of music on the internet.  Artists, mostly indie, send me links to their music and I usually take a listen to the songs and leave them a comment.  Because computer based recording systems are more common the number of artists recording their own songs has increased and as a result, more  artists contact me asking me to listen to their tunes.  I typically expect to spend two hours per day listening and commenting on the tracks just to keep up and sometimes this is still not enough time.

One of the trends that I have noticed is that artists – especially rap artists are now recording a larger number of songs on the tagged beats and are using them as primary demo’s and for mix – tape releases.   Unfortunately, this practice is not really the best way for someone, especially an aspiring artist, to get noticed.  For most listeners the tags on the beats scream amateur, and it is often very difficult to take an artist seriously when he / she hasn’t bothered to invest the time and money required to present a reasonable product.

In addition to this stigma, a number of producers have begun a counter – movement and are no longer permitting the downloading of free beats from their soundclick page.  They argue that the number of free downloads is far greater than the number of licenses sold.  They also argue that the artists are using the tracks to do songs, and not just as a test run.  As a result – rather than give away the tracks, the producers are starting to sell them at a very low cost.  While all producers are not yet on board, the leading producers who provide the lions share of the downloaded tracks are unified in their approach on this matter and the movement appears to be gathering momentum.

With these new developments, artists are being challenged to find free beats.  A handful of producers accommodate hungry artists by giving them some free beats in exchange for joining their mailing list.  This symbiotic relationship allows the producers the opportunity to communicate directly with a large pool of artists and allows them to develop a relationship with large numbers of artists that are interested in their type of music.  In exchange, the artists get free beats without tags that they can use and everyone wins.

The third beat that we uploaded is “Double O Seven”  “Double O Seven” is somewhat of a hybrid.  This beat boasts an unruly snare drum akin to a dirty south trap beat punctuated with the steady drop of an old school dancehall riddim.  The style has a hardcore element to it and works well for both a dancehall artist (DJ or singer) and or a rapper.   “Double O Seven” is cataloged in the “Canyon of Heroes” collection  and can be found for sale on our soundclick page, our rocBattle page, and on our main website buybeatsandtracks.com. Take a listen!!  $9.99 for the lease and $299.99 for the exclusive!!

Lately one of the recurring questions that artists ask is if they should buy exclusive beats or non-exclusive beats / leases.  I have answered this question so many times that I decided to put it here but first let me explain something.  At buybeatsandtracks.com we sell exclusive beats and non-exclusive beats or leases at a more than reasonable price.   When we post up new rap beats we typically make it available for sale exclusively and non-exclusive.   Customers usually buy leases for the non-exclusive version until the exclusive license is sold.  Once the exclusive license is sold we remove all “buy now” buttons and this particular rap beat is no longer sold.

Now back to the question at hand – exclusive beats vs. non-exclusive beats/ leases.

If you want to have the rights to enter into any type of a third party deal with the songs that you’ve created using one of our rap beats then purchasing exclusive beats is the way to go.  Once you purchase exclusive beats you will have administrative rights to the rap beats.  If you would like to have all of the stem tracks for the beat so that you could have your engineer mix the beat to suit your song then you should purchase exclusive beats because all exclusive beats are delivered in a tracked out format with all of the stem tracks clearly labeled.   If you don’t want to have someone else snatch up exclusive rights to the rap beat that you’ve fallen in love with then by all means buy exclusive beats because you are now in the drivers seat.

On the other hand, if you are doing this for fun, to gain experience, or as an experiment purchase leases or non-exclusive beats.  With our prices you have nothing to loose and you will have everything that you need to make your song.   A quality beat won’t hurt either.  If you think that you would like to sell some cd’s, internet downloads,  or do a live performance using one of the rap beats in our catalog then you are definitely going to need a license so purchasing leases or non-exclusive beats might be the way to go.

In the end what will really make a difference as you consider this question will be your overall commitment to the song. What do you intend to create with this particular beat?  Where you envision it going?  Will this be a keeper?  Am you working towards a deal and is this one part of your arsenal?  Are you just having fun?  Or what?  I think that when you ask yourself these questions and answer honestly you will know whether you should purchase  exclusive beats or a non-exclusive beats / leases.

At buybeatsandtracks.com exclusive beats are sold for $149.99 and non-exclusive beats / leases are sold for $9.99.

Reggae music has always been a reflection of a youth culture movement.  From its’ early inception in ska to an evolution and expansion that includes the more popular styles of dancehall riddims  two elements remain constant; growth and change.   The classic roots and culture sounds like steppers, one drop, and lovers rock are arguably the purest versions of the art form, but   those who have grown in the culture can identify a time when rockas was new, Peter, Bob, and Bunny were young, and what are considered to be classic tunes by today’s standards were new and innovative sounds.   The 80’s and 90’s gave rise to the popularity of the dancehall artist and eventually the sing-jay.

Over the last 5 to 10 years reggae music has translated well and in some cases has become a mainstay in urban music markets via dancehall greats  like Shaggy, Junior Gong, Sean Paul, Buju Banton, Beenie Man, Mavado, and countless others.  Samples of Junior Reid’s anthemic “One Blood” in countless rap songs, and the early hybrid blends and collaborations with reggae artistes by Heavy D, Busta Rhymes, and Janet Jackson all validate this trend.  There has also been a increase in the number of non-Jamaican artistes, bands, dj’s, and sing-jays such as Collie Buddz, Midnite, Gentleman, and Nasio Fontaine who have also gained worldwide notoriety and are as much a part of the story of reggae music.  Reggae and dancehall are also widely listened to in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America and so more artists in these countries are  seeking reggae riddims and dancehall riddims.  As a result of increased popularity, quite a few artists have turned to the internet to gain access to reggae riddims, and dancehall riddims so that they can create and record songs of their own.

As we move into the second decade of the new millenium it has become apparent that reggae music continues to evolve.  Not only is there a need for the traditional sound, but also the cutting edge, and cross-over versions.  As artists  seek more reggae riddims and dancehall riddims to suit their production needs the internet comes to the rescue.

One website where you can purchase  reggae riddims and dancehall riddims at a reasonable price is buybeatsandtracks.com.   They have colorful assortment of reggae riddims amd  dancehall riddims, as well as wide variety if rap beats, soca instrumentals and much more.

When a rap artist desires to make a mark on the world, careful consideration must be given to choosing the correct rap beats.  If the beat is weak or whack no one will listen, and an otherwise outstanding artist will go unnoticed.  The beats must be tight, coherent, and offer some new twists that your listeners are sure to appreciate.

When it comes to the live performance – the crowd and the performer share a momentary bond.  The performer, sometimes without even reciting a line from his / her song, can hold the crowd and rock the audience commanding respect simply on the strength  and versatility of the rap beats.  You loose this and you loose your crowd!

While established producers demand thousands of dollars even tens of thousands of dollars for a single rap beat there are a growing number of producers who have carved out niches for themselves selling rap beats at a much more reasonable price point via the internet.  Online music stores make it possible for serious artists to get the tools that they need to excel in their craft and conveniently connect with the producers that create these beats.

If we listen to music on a number of the internet’s social marketing and music websites it will become clear that an increase in access to high quality instrumentals has changed the game forever.  Talented rap artists now have at their fingertips the opportunity to expand and get on hot rap beats that will help them to make a tremendous impact on the world.  And guess what? All of this is possible without leaving home or spending too much money.   Yes.  That’s right – thanks to the internet, any artist who is serious about taking his / her craft to the next level and can easily and affordably invest in their future.

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The music industry in the 21^st century has changed tremendously. Today, the internet plays a very vital role in spreading music. Websites have introduced online music sharing creating a global village that allows listeners from around the world to simply download music with the click of a mouse.  The revolution has not stopped there. Musicians and recording artists are using the internet as an integral tool for communication and collaboration.

Internet technology allows artists to effectively and efficiently introduce and promote music to a large audience.    Artists are now able to build brand identity, chase chart success, and create numerous online niches all on a limited budget.  The possibilities appear to be limitless.

For many artists the first step to realizing their potential is the acquisition of instrumentals, beats, and riddims on which they can present their songs.  Whether they perform dancehall, hip-hop, pop, or reggae, many artists are simply unable to create, arrange and compose the beats and riddims that they need to retain the attention of their target audience.  Instrumentals must be unique, yet as has been proven there must also be some semblance of competitive similarity within the existing marketplace

The rise of internet technology has bridged the gap of musical communication connecting artists and producers on opposite sides of the globe.  Artists are now able to affordably purchase, license, and download rap beats, reggae riddims, soca instrumentals, pop instrumentals, and dancehall riddims from producers they have never met.

One of the best websites where artists can get beats, tracks, and instrumentals is buybeatsandtracks.com Their inventory includes hip hop beats, reggae riddims, dancehall riddims, soca instrumentals, pop instrumentals and their brand of rock – “raga rock”  Music on this site is 100% original and is provided courtesy of Logwood Productions.  buybeatsandtracks.com also maintains a social presence at soundclick where they feature their hip hop instrumentals.  soundclick.com/buybeatsandtrackscom and the official website buybeatsandtracks.com offer artists excellent instrumentals with the most convenient download process.   Artists creating mixtapes, demos or albums have found  buybeatsandtracks.com to be an excellent resource and a cost effective solution.   Artists have the option of purchasing tracks exclusively (where they become the sole owner) or of licensing / leasing tracks for limited use.  A written agreement is provided for each type of transaction.