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Image Image Credit Jeff Kravitz / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Ice Spice attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Ice Spice reflects on letting people believe she lacked bars early in her career. In a new interview, she opens up about her decision to stay quiet and why that’s changed. The Bronx rapper now feels ready to speak up and unapologetically stand on her writing skills. Ice Spice’s rise has been meteoric. While her hits have topped the charts and become viral sensations, lyricism isn’t often at the top of the list of…
Image Image Credit John Nacion / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Chloe Bailey attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Chlöe dropped “keep watching” after fans pushed for a full song release of her viral beat-making clip. The track is currently streaming on YouTube and social media. The singer’s sister, Halle Bailey, has also teased new music, hinting at a Chloe x Halle reunion with a genre-blending sound. Chlöe’s talent really has no ceiling. On Wednesday (Sept. 10), the Grammy Award-winning singer gave “keep watching” an official release alongside a visual, thanks to overwhelming…
Image Image Credit Icon Sportswire / Contributor via Getty Images and Slaven Vlasic / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt Tylil James before a 2025 game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the USC Trojans, and Kai Cenat at Fanatics Fest 2025 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways Tylil James’ viral dance is becoming a Fortnite emote, marking a major moment for creator recognition in gaming. Kai Cenat’s emotional reaction during “Mafiathon 3” added to the hype, with fans flooding the chat. The emote includes a Kanye West track, showing how music and gaming collaborations are continuing to evolve. Kai Cenat…
Image Image Credit Dia Dipasupil / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Bad Bunny attends Columbia Pictures’ ‘Caught Stealing’ premiere Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Bad Bunny says one of the reasons he excluded the mainland United States from his world tour was due to concerns about potential ICE presence at concerts. He emphasized fan safety and the emotional toll of performing under threat of immigration enforcement. His move highlights how artists are navigating political realities that affect their audiences. Puerto Rican rapper, singer and actor Bad Bunny is currently performing at his residency in San Juan and is set…
Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Young Thug attends a Back-to-School Event at Hosea Helps in 2025 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cobb County Jail has officially blocked public access to Young Thug’s jail calls following viral leaks. The move follows leaked conversations with Mariah the Scientist and others, sparking debate over inmate privacy. Legal experts say the timing raises questions about Georgia’s open records laws and media responsibility. Young Thug’s open records from his time behind bars during the Young Stoner Life Records RICO trial are now officially off-limits, Loren Lorosa revealed Thursday…
It’s a familiar music production trope for beatmakers, and we’ve all been there. But if you’ve been starting beats the same way for weeks, it’s time you tried out some new ideas. Get out of a creative block fast using NI 360, a unique music production subscription that offers hundreds of sampled instruments, powerful synths, creative effects, loops, and samples. In this blog, we’ll explore five new beat making ideas using tools from NI 360 that will inspire you to create better beats and enjoy the beat making process more. Jump to these sections: How can an NI 360 subscription…
Explore the exact amp, pedal, and UAD plug-in settings for blistering blues tones. In this UAFX Tone Swipe, you’ll learn how to dial in the tone found on Robben Ford’s legendary title track to his 1988 album, Talk to your Daughter — including amp settings, effects, and mixing tools.* For over four decades, Ford has relied on his Dumble ODS amp. To that end, this Tone Swipe uses the UAFX Enigmatic ’82 Overdrive Special Amp emulator for both rhythm and lead tones here. Also, to truly cop this tone, a humbucker-equipped guitar will get you the closest. Other pedals used…
For every DJ, beat matching is one of the most important skills to master. It is the technique of syncing two tracks so their tempos and rhythms align, creating a smooth transition that keeps the energy flowing on the dancefloor. While modern DJ software and controllers often include sync functions, developing the ability to beat match by ear is essential if you want to build confidence and stand out as a performer. At first, beat matching can feel intimidating. Matching two tracks with precision takes patience, practice, and a good understanding of tempo and phrasing. The good news is that…
Clashing instruments muddy a mix. Use subtractive EQ, dynamic EQ, and smart panning to clean it up and make each element shine. Learn what frequencies to trim, how resonance works, and how panning builds clarity. Equalizer Types: What Kind of EQ Are You Using in Your DAW? 🎛️ Step 1: Subtractive vs Additive EQ – Start with Subtracting Subtractive EQ cuts problem frequencies to clear space in your mix. Less is often more. Use a high-pass filter (HPF) to gently roll off deep rumble—especially below 20–40 Hz. Focus on cutting between 150–350 Hz…
DeepSoundLab has released LittleFuzzE, a fuzz pedal emulation plugin for macOS and Windows, available as a free download with optional paid upgrades. LittleFuzzE is a modern take on a classic square fuzz pedal, designed for guitarists, synth players, and sound designers. It delivers a hardware-like response and tone with high modeling accuracy and controlled CPU usage. You get a minimal control layout, as expected from a guitar pedal plugin. You can adjust the Input and Output gain, Sustain, Tone, Volume, and Oversampling. All of this is included in the free version, with no noise bursts, time limits, or other annoying…