r/makinghiphop • u/EthosOfPoetry • 2d ago

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Kinda just curious if anyone has some things I should keep in mind when producing a song. I focus on words too much so just little tips maybe even.

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u/oth91 2d ago

The hits are simple. I’d focus on lyrics first, don’t try to make an ‘amazing’ beat. If you struggle too much work with a producer don’t delay your progress trying to do it all yourself that’s my tip.

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u/EthosOfPoetry 2d ago

Ight what if you cant find a producer you fuck with, so you get beats online and your concern is the final touches,

Ex. Ad libs or sound effects? Like environmental sound that brings the beat and the lyrics into one whole thing, rather than a dude raping on a beat?

Other buddy said keep it simple which I'll keep in mind but I think it's an area I need to look at.

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u/oth91 2d ago

Yea you could buy the beats you like and add sound effects and pauses to the beat at certain parts to make it fit better with the lyrics, it’s not that hard to do. I would tell you to learn how to record yourself, vocal chains, etc. But if it’s still too much trouble you could find a producer in your city to help you record and mix your vocals. The big names usually get beats from one producer that they never even met in person and then go to a studio and have their ‘guy’ who records their vocals and mixes the whole thing.

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u/EthosOfPoetry 2d ago

Ight sick appreciate that alot man

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u/slcmusic8 2d ago

Forget adlibs and all that extra stuff sidechain and make your vocals sit well over the beat nothing to it but to do it

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u/EthosOfPoetry 2d ago

Idk you can keep my shit then cause that it

I could just be over thinking

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u/JoshuaBPatton Emcee/Producer 2d ago

Maybe a melody or some drums

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u/IcyGarbage538 2d ago

The K.I.S.S. Method. Keep it simple enough to keep the focus on your rap and flow

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u/BjornGramason 2d ago

Simplicity is king