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If you are a drummer, then you have likely encountered the problem of miking your kit at some point. This is often an issue in the studio, where you need to mic yourself in order to be recorded.However, some time down the line, you’ll probably find a need to mic your drums for live performance, and if you didn’t know, miking drums at a live setup is different from the studio.If you’re looking for lessons for a live drum mic setup, read on.Is It Important To Mic Your Drum Kit Anyway?Theoretically, you could bypass the issue of miking altogether by…

Mexican-American duo Ha*Ash showcased its signature Latin pop sound with country influences at the third edition of Billboard Latin Women in Music, broadcast live on Thursday (April 24) via Telemundo. Hanna and Ashley, the Louisiana-born sisters of Mexican descent, shined while performing a medley of songs including “Perdón, Perdón” and “Estés Donde Estés,” showcasing the power of their voices and harmonies, each carrying her own guitar. Moments later, they received the Unbreakable Award from bachata star Prince Royce, who called them “two women with talent on another level.” “This award is a celebration and a reminder that there is strength…

New claims say Shannon Sharpe choked a female FS1 employee during his Undisputed tenure, as he simultaneously fights a $50M rape lawsuit and denies all wrongdoing. 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 Unc has 99 problems and, well, here’s another one. Shannon Sharpe‘s career is being torn apart. He’s already under the spotlight due to a $50 million r#pe lawsuit! Now, he has a new explosive…

Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor Image Size landscape-medium Chris Brown has never had a problem staying in the spotlight, whether it be onstage, online, or in the culture at large. Now, two decades into a chart-dominating career that has spawned the likes of “Look At Me Now,” “No Guidance,” and most recently, “Residuals,” he’s celebrating the milestone with his “Breezy Bowl XX Stadium World Tour.” Announced Thursday (March 27), the international run is Brown’s latest effort to remind fans — and maybe even himself — that he’s still one of R&B’s most enduring headliners, with Bryson Tiller and…

Waves Audio has announced the release of a bundle pro-level tools used by some of the world’s top producers and engineers, at no cost. The Waves Free Plugin Pack contains 7 plugins.From beautiful analog saturation and classic analog-modeled EQs and compressors, to specialty reverbs, FX pedals, and even a powerful FM synth—this pack includes high-end plugins you won’t find in your DAW’s stock library. Plus, future updates for the Free Plugin Pack are also free!The bundle contains the following plugins:Lil Tube analog saturation plugin.IR Live convolution reverb, capturing the real-world acoustics of world-famous spaces.V-EQ3 analog-modeled EQ (Neve emulation).V-Comp analog-modeled compressor…

Choosing a great MIDI controller for music production shouldn’t be hard.A MIDI controller has become an important component of the studio to the point where most of our playing and sounds are being activated by a single press of a note.Of course, there are music producers who can compose and produce music without a MIDI controller. But a MIDI controller helps add musical expressions to your music. That itself makes it a worthwhile investment for your studio.Problem is there are too many MIDI controllers in the market now. Which one should you go for? We compiled a list of MIDI…

Zach Top was named the winner of the Academy of Country Music Award for new male artist of the year on Thursday night (April 24) prior to taking the stage for a sold-out show in Wilmington, N.C. The news was revealed by Brooks & Dunn, the winningest duo in ACM history, through a congratulatory video. Top beat strong competition, including Shaboozey, whose megahit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” is nominated for an ACM Award for single of the year; Bailey Zimmerman, who was nominated for new male artist of the year for the second year in a row; Tucker Wetmore; and…

As hip-hop has grown into a billion dollar industry, hooks from R&B singers have helped rappers take over the pop charts, and hip-hop has, in turn, influenced the changing sound of soul music. Rakim’s 1989 guest verse on Jody Watley’s top 10 hit “Friends” and Rhonda Parris’s singalong hook on Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock’s 1988 summer jam “It Takes Two” were early demonstrations of the commercial potential of the fusion of rap and R&B. And over the next few years, rap labels like Bad Boy and singers like Mary J. Blige would turn that cross-pollination into the dominant…

Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori appear to be getting cozy together once again. 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 Kanye West’s wife, Bianca Censori, appears to be firmly back by his side despite their rumored separation over his troubling tweets. On Thursday (April 24), West appeared in a stream with Digital Nas and revealed he was spending time at a retreat in Spain. Some…

Image Image Credit Aaron J. Thornton / Stringer via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium Halle Bailey has been famous for nearly a decade, but in recent years, she’s possibly become one of the most talked-about names in R&B and pop culture period. Many, if not all, of us were introduced to the songstress by way of Chloe x Halle, who gained early attention with YouTube covers before eventually signing to Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment. Though both are now solo, with a third group album possibly underway, they’ve each confidently stepped into their own spotlight. In fact, Halle has starred in quite…