industry

The music world is characterized by a blend of constants and continuous change; Beat examines the inside of the industry from recording studios to record labels, live performances, music streaming technology and beyond.

The Rude Boyz: two of the biggest producers in the Latin music world share their story
You may have not heard these names; however, we can assure you that you have heard some of the music they produce. The story behind these names is quite inspiring and shows the importance of pursuing your dreams with dedication to make it to the top.
By Vishal Negi5 years ago in Beat
In the Mind of a Teenager
I have been growing up in a Hispanic household. It seems understandable for my parents to want me to listen to Spanish music at the age of 4-5 years old. However, they wanted me to learn English faster, as they wanted me to have better chances in life at a young age.
By Fernanda Mota5 years ago in Beat
How Yashraj Mukhate Built Personal Monopoly and Became an Instant Hit
In Aug 2020, a struggling musician Yashraj Mukhate posted a 57 seconds clip that changed his life. Yashraj took a scene from an Indian drama show Saath Nibhana Saathiya, added voice manipulation, and music, and made it into a musical parody. The clip garnered over a couple of million views and became an instant hit within a few days.
By SB5 years ago in Beat
How TikTok Has Revolutionized Music
Over the years, we’ve seen music grow more and more into our culture and as a result, we’ve grown to identify with music and their respective artists. It seems that there is a genre for any person and those songs that we identify with become a vital part of our life. Wherever we go, there’s someone jamming out to their favorite songs, while on their way to wherever it is that they have to go. There’s another person working-out with their favorite “hype-up” playlist blasting in their ear. There’s even people rocking out to music at a hangout session. This is something that has been a part of our lives for a period of time. Music has been in the palm of our hands. This is evident with music streaming services such as Spotify or Apple Music taking over this field for years. We have seen people take music with them everywhere that they go, however, with an ensuing global pandemic, everyday life changed for everyone. This is also evident with popular music.
By Nate Rosener5 years ago in Beat
SHOULD I PRODUCE MORE THAN ONE GENRE OF MUSIC?
Music producers, how many of you create or produce more than one genre of music? Through the years I've produced Hip Hop music, R&B, and Electronic Dance Music (Deep House, EDM remixes). How and when do you come to the decision to expand and try your hand at other genres? What makes you internally want to produce other genres? I know quite a few music producers who have produced a particular genre so long they feel "pigeon whole" or they feeling like they can't change because their brand has been built already around their main genre. Let's explore the question of should you produce more than one genre of music .
By Kevin Mckinney5 years ago in Beat
STILL SPENDING MONEY ON MUSIC PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT OR SOFTWARE, WHY?
Music production can be a beautiful thing. The creative process alone is breath taking. To create a completely finished product , where you started from nothing but a blank canvas is amazing, and that's what we do. In this process it's natural to grow , meaning you learn new things, you expand your music production knowledge and you need new tools in the process. With that being said, do you tend to buy more music production gear, or buy more software than you actually need? It's not a uncommon thing, I know several music producers that were to the point of hoarding equipment and software to so call "advance their production", but it didn't work.
By Kevin Mckinney5 years ago in Beat
Breaking Records : Afrobeats need and a case for its own Billboard Charts.
Since it’s inception in mid 1958, the US Billboard Charts has been known to be most anticipated chart in world music. It’s what they call “the world stage” where the biggest of the biggest hits in the US and across the world battle it out for dominance and supremacy on top of the official charts irrespective of genres. It’s what the world has come to see today as the supreme judge and stand records of the biggest hits across the US industry based on digital streaming as well as radio airplay’s and as a result hosting annually award ceremonies to duly reward and appreciate the biggest songs and artistes deemed to have outstanding successes on the music charts each year.
By Critique5 years ago in Beat
Songs I Wrote
Hey, every one I hope everyone enjoy my Story and songs I wrote. Since I was in my early twenties. I wrote my own Songs. Some of them was very good songs. Some was just good songs. I use to right pop songs, acoustic songs. Than as I reach my early Thirties my talent for Writing songs improve a lot. I Start Write very good songs and more variety of different songs. I wrote songs like acoustic, pop, R&B rock and pop.
By Tunisis Heyward 5 years ago in Beat
When They Try You...
Do you ever have someone that just simply won't stop pushing your buttons? You tried being the bigger person, you sent them a kind message expressing your thoughts, you meditated, exercised? Still can't seem to get through to them?
By Kid Astronaut5 years ago in Beat
Indie On Air Recording Artist Mindy Davey releases Enough Is Enough Featuring R&B Rising Artist Jeiris Cook
Blending soul, hip hop, & pop into one dynamic song, Mindy Davey looks to bridge divisions and soothe civil unrest in the age of COVID-19 with her latest release, Enough Is Enough. The collaboration with up and coming RnB crooner Jeiris Cook draws on a shared philosophy of promoting compassion through music.
By Veronica Charnell Media5 years ago in Beat
List: Top 10 SA MTV Base Hottest Mcs for 2020
MTV Base South Africa has delivered rundown of the best 10 most sizzling Mcs for 2020. In the course of recent days, names have been recommended by the appointed authorities, however a portion of the music craftsmen referenced sprung contentions and set off dubious chats via web-based media.
By Yung Ease5 years ago in Beat
Influencers and Bands
If you are a musician in the age of social media and technology, you have it easy, right? The ability to record yourself singing and playing guitar from the comfort of your own home for less than $200 in equipment, the millions of potential fans you can reach through social media, and being able to instantly distribute your music to every streaming platform known to man should make becoming famous easy right? I mean look at Justin Bieber, the pop superstar was discovered on YouTube and makes zillions of dollars now. Or take the yodeling Walmart kid, for example. One video later and he's touring the entire country making more money at 12 years old than I make with three jobs at 23. Hell, look at Fleetwood Mac making a comeback 40 years later and trending at #4 on Spotify artists after that one viral video trend. So it's easy to become famous right?
By Coleman5 years ago in Beat