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Nearly a decade after indie R&B tastemakers and college students across the country first swooned over her self-released EPs and early collaborations with Monte Booker and Smino, Ravyn Lenae has earned her first Billboard Hot 100 hit with “Love Me Not” (chart dated April 12). Lenae, who signed to Atlantic Records in 2016, originally released the bouncy, soulful, rock-inflected song in early May 2024 as the lead single from her sophomore studio album, Bird’s Eye. Thanks to a wave of TikTok momentum — one that’s also benefitted Janet Jackson’s “Someone to Call My Lover,” a kind of foremother to “Love…
The artist formerly known as Kanye West is showing appreciation for Akademiks after a news and updates-focused X account shared a post about his alleged child support situation. For some time now, Ye has been publicly critical of the current alleged state of his custody agreement with ex-wife Kim Kardashian.“I appreciate this so much,” Ye said in an update to X in response to an Akademiks TV post that read, in part, “Ye still fighting to see his children.” The Ak-associated post also pointed to an alleged child support payment of $200,000 monthly “per child,” plus “denied visitation.”In 2022, news…
Tsu Surf has revealed he’s inching closer to freedom in a hopeful update from behind bars where he is serving time on federal charges. The Newark battle rap icon, currently behind bars on racketeering and gun convictions, shared a hopeful message Tuesday (April 22) alongside a billboard promoting Mozzy’s new album Intrusive Thoughts, which features Surf on the track “FREE SURF.” The billboard reads, “This message is brought to you by Mozzy. Free Surf.” Surf added his own caption: “FREE ME TIL ITS BACCWARDS. BE HOME IN A SECOND. DON’T BLINK.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by…
Image Image Credit Jacopo Raule / Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium Kendrick Lamar is Chanel’s latest ambassador, the luxury house announced on Monday (April 21). As part of the partnership, the “Not Like Us” rapper will also serve as the face of its upcoming eyewear campaign, which is set to launch on Tuesday (April 22). “Chanel has a timeless legacy, and that is always something I can get behind,” Lamar said, per The Business of Fashion. It’s worth pointing out the rapper in pretty exclusive company, joining G-Dragon and Timothée Chalamet as the label’s only male ambassadors to…
Jauz: Remixing Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff + Crafting Wise and Wicked Sonic Worlds Output Feb 15, 2024 Watch Jauz break down his remix of deadmau5’s iconic Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff and read his thoughts on creating music without boundaries. Watch Jauz deconstruct his remix of “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff” by deadmau5. See how he reworks stems, builds drops, utilizes space, and creates seamless transitions. Check out Analog Brass & Winds, as heard in the orchestral builds. Electronic music producer Jauz (Sam Vogel) has built entire worlds around his music. Since starting out in 2013, he’s created his own record label, Bite This, on…
Article Content Shimmering, brilliant and beautiful, the Suzuki Omnichord is one of those instruments that produces a sound that’ll stop you in your tracks and make you say “what is that!?” Have a listen: https://theproaudiofiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Omnichord-Clip.wav The Omnichord can be described as sort of a synthesized autoharp, utilizing buttons to select chords and the unique “strumplate” to strum the chosen chords. Later versions of the Omnichord also have a built in drum machine that can be utilized to accompany the performer for a fuller sound. I’ll go more into detail on how an Omnichord is played, but first, let’s take…
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When you find a sound you like, add it to your kit by dragging and dropping the sample onto a key on the Leap interface. We can start by adding some drum loops to our kit. We’re exploring the Astral Flutter Expansion, which features future-focused sounds for hip-hop and electronica. It’s available as a standalone package or as part of Komplete. Like many Expansions, Astral Flutter offers a deep selection of drum loops, often including multiple variations of the same loop. We can drop some of these related loops into Leap and then combine them to create a sophisticated beat.…
Most musicians are not sure what actually makes a mix sound professional. It’s tough for those attempting to mix their own music to know whether they’re making the right decisions when mixing and find it nearly impossible to get that “polished” sound.If you’ve been struggling and looking for information on how the mixing pros make songs sound awesome, then you are in the right place.In this blog post, we’ll take a look at what makes a great mix and what you need to think about to make your mixes sound more polished and professional. So whether you’re just starting out…
Your electric guitar has more to offer than you might think. The pickup selector—the switch often found on the body near the knobs—can have a huge impact on your guitar’s tone. You can customize your sound on the fly by understanding its function and the different types available. In this guide, we’ll explore the nuances of pickup selector switches. With this knowledge, you can make the right choices when buying or modifying your guitar. What Do Pickup Selector Switches Do? Pickup selectors allow guitarists to choose which pickups are active. Located on the guitar’s body, these knobs or switches enable…