Tag Archives: hip hop

Hip Hop’s New Look

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If you’re still holding on to your MC Hammer pants or turning your wall clocks pendants and putting them into chains like Flava Flav then this article is going to be a rude awakening for you. With hip hop becoming as much about fashion as it is about music, designer labels like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Prada have weaved its way into rap lyrics as seamlessly as their clothes. Hip hop fashion has changed so much since the time of Read More

How to Create a Hip-Hop Beat

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Hip Hop is a fantastic way to express yourself and create your music. However, before you start, some learning is needed. First step: making beats. Here is a guide that will teach you the basics: The “Beat” is basically the song, minus the vocals. A basic beat is 8 bars, repeated over and over again. The core of every hip hop song is the drum groove Use audio loops or MIDI drum patterns to create your beat. Most sequencers have Read More