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Image Image Credit Scott Dudelson / Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium DDG is gearing up for a new album, and come Monday (March 24) night, fans will have the opportunity to watch him create the whole thing with his “7 Days 7 Nights: Hit-A-Thon” livestream. Officially announced on Sunday (March 23), the YouTuber-turned-rapper dropped a 90-second trailer of him cooking up music in the studio with former collaborator Baby Rich. “Man, this album [is] due in like three days. I still can’t believe he agreed to that other s**t,” the Alabama rapper said. “What y’all think of that…
Plugin Boutique is offering an exclusive limited time discount on sonible’s smart:EQ 4, an intelligent EQ that analyzes your audio material and uses AI to equalize it in order to correct spectral problems and achieve tonal balance.The innovative tool also works across channels and offers hierarchical control over multiple tracks through automatic spectral mixing. Unlike conventional EQs that leave the context of a mix out of any processing, smart:EQ 4 pushes towards a holistic approach. For an optimized workflow, multiple instances of smart:EQ 4 can even be remotely controlled from a single plug-in window, allowing to always keep the bigger…
Audio effects are to producers what melodies and chord progressions are to composers. Audio effects are widely used in various tracks, but beginners may not understand the real role, effects play in shaping the overall track. While sound signals or samples can create a basic track, it’s the audio effects that act as the salt and spices that convert a bland track into a masterpiece.Audio effects are possible with both digital and analog mixing devices. Regardless of the mixing method, it’s very important for a producer to understand how sound effects work to incorporate it correctly into the final product.…
More than 52 years since the release of their last record, the surviving members of English blues-rockers Faces are in the process of preparing a new album. Word of the forthcoming LP was shared by Faces drummer Kenney Jones in an interview with The Telegraph. The article itself notes that the band have teased an album for four years now, with Rod Stewart confirming its existence in 2021, and again claiming in 2024 that “We haven’t finished it yet, but we’ll finish it this year, I promise.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and…
Image Image Credit Michael Kai via Getty Images Image Alt Studio microphone in recording studio Image Size landscape-medium Ahead of her eagerly awaited debut EP, DUMB, AKIA unpacks the frustration of second-guessing love on “DND,” her first single of the year. “Tried to call you, you ain’t sleep / Got ya’ phone on DND / Are you where you ‘sposed to be?” the Arkansas newcomer crooned on the acoustic riff-backed offering. Released on March 14, she described the record as a “raw and hypnotic R&B anthem that dives deep into the chaos of a toxic relationship.” AKIA added that it…
FeelYourSound has released an update to its specialized songwriting tool that turns any chord progression into expressive piano rhythms, deep basslines, and catchy melodies.Version 2.1.0 of the HouseEngine MIDI generator includes new presets and some bug fixes.If you don’t have your own chord progression yet, HouseEngine can generate one for you. Different progression algorithms make it easy to start a new song from scratch. The plug-in is suitable for all House styles, but it is a good fit for other genres as well.HouseEngine comes with a big list of presets for all occasions. The influences reach from evergreen elements like…
Being a session musician is hard work. It isn’t just about musically performing at your best during recording sessions. If you’re new to being a sessionist, you’ll eventually find that being a successful sessionist involves lots of other skills too.Think about accounting, churning out estimates & invoices. Managing and following up clients. Keeping track of your to-dos and collaborating with your co-producers.Let’s get real — Being a successful musician or sessionist is more than just music itself.Tools are created to make life easier, helping you to be more productive, keeping you on track and automating repetitive tasks. In this post,…
Over a month since ZZ Top announced drummer Frank Beard would be sitting out a number of tour dates over an unspecified “health issue,” it’s been confirmed that his absence will now extend to the band’s forthcoming Australian tour. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In a statement issued on Thursday (April 24), promoters Live Nation explained that Beard will not be joining his bandmates on the forthcoming trek, “as recommended by medical personnel.” The Texas trio revealed on March 15 that Beard would be absent from the group’s current Elevation tour…
Ye’s new song “Cousins” stirred controversy with its incest confession and cover art tied to a painting once owned by Adolf Hitler. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Ye’s latest single, “Cousins,” has drawn intense scrutiny not only for its explicit lyrics about incest and now the rapper is courting even more controversy – in a more subtle manner. The artwork for “Cousins” features a painting…
Image Image Credit Mario Skraban / Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium Being one of the greats comes with a price, and some costs are definitely more exhausting than others. Few rappers know that better than NLE Choppa, who spent the past year or so catching heat over his music and more grown-up image and — maybe most frustrating of all — facing constant speculation about his sexuality. The “Shotta Flow” rapper stopped by “The Breakfast Club” on Tuesday (March 25), where he discussed the rumors and why they no longer bother him. “With the greats, everybody thought it…