It's April 26, 2024, 12:17:34 PM
I would recommend that you rap about what you feel passionately about. You don't need the familiarity of other peoples work to make it easier to reproduce under your own words if you have the ability and talent, nor do you need to tell others. Sure you can listen to them naturally as your life goes on because most of us listen to music daily, but don't go out of your way to 'study' other artists for notes and instructions, under the guise of "influence".And to the music and stating you need some kind of "plan". Plan for what? You need a plan to make music? Or you need a plan in an attempt to gain fame and fortune? You have to decide what it is you want because you can't always have both. Your heart should be in the music, forget the plans. Make the music first. Then you can go around locally. Ask if some Hockey stadiums will play your music, send to local radio's, local newspapers, go around pubs, clubs, fitness centers in your town, city and region. Build local support first. Everyone is in a mad rush to post everything up on the internet, even before getting their copyright in place. It allows true artistic types to be exploited and to be thieved from by others. Good luck with the progression and keep us updated
First and foremost I like the remix you posted. As you say it's a little simplistic perhaps, but it sounds professional and musically interesting. That kind of sound is bound to appeal if you get your lyrics right. They can make or break a song.In regards to listening to other music, I think there no harm in broadening you horizons. That's to be applauded. It's not about taking others viewpoints to me it's expanding your own view of where you can go with your own stuff. Plus those samples won't find themselves!!In terms of topics don't go 'out of your depth' unless its something you really know about you'll be on dangerous ground. Life experience will help you on this one.2Pacs style was mixed. He was unusual in the sense that his lyrical range was limited to a point but his message was very strong. His methods of repeating like he did made the metaphors become like a mantra. Almost empowering for the listener. Complex rhyme patterns, socially aware lyrics, word play and poetical tools like alliterations make his style a tough thing to follow on from.Planing is something that should not be knocked. Kendrick didn't sell a million albums based on a haphazard or unpolished project, however truly great music does not need to be over produced. Depending on what sound you're after, it's about the fusion of the elements involved. If your team is good keep a sound in mind but experiment with developing it further when you're all together.Good luck!