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Rappers Promotion!

When you’re creating music it’s always good to promote it the right way. It’s plenty of great artists out in the world, but because of the lack of promotion for their music, they tend to go unnoticed. I use to struggle with this a lot when I was in high school because I didn’t know what it really meant to promote music. 

When I started going to college I met so many artists that knew what websites to promote their music on and great video shooters. One of my friends directed me to different sites that sends your music throughout different platforms. The name of it is Tunecore.com. I was so interested in this website and many others that share some of the same qualities, I wanted to share them with you. Come along with me on this journey as we dive into rappers promotion.

There are many different sites to choose from, but make sure you choose the one that best for you (in your price range) and tune in for next week for my performance at a mysterious open mic!

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Ad Libitum Part 2

Two weeks ago I did a video of me trying to find the perfect ad-lib. As I have stated before the term “ad libitum” is the Latin word for “at ones pleasure”. An ad-lib can be used for different things but in rapping it’s used as your signature. It allows you’re audience to know when you appear on the song. I wanted to do a part two because I wasn't impressed enough with the one I chose. 

This week’s video will show me searching up different ad-libs from different artists to get inspiration for mines. At the end you will see me try to form my own and you will know the one I choose. Come along with me on this journey as I find an ad-lib.

When it comes to finding an ad-lib or finding anything make sure you do your research. Research will save you a lot of time and help you create plenty of ideas. Next week I will be doing a video on rappers promotion, see you then guys!

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Studio Time!

The basics of being a rapper is having a name, style, ad-lib and a hit song of course. Studio time is essential to any musician because that’s where all the magic happens. When I was a teenager I use to pray that one day I could get in a studio to record my songs. 

This week I was able to make my dream come to life, as I actually went to the studio and recorded a song that I have written. I have a nice beat from Producer Ill instrumentals that I will be rapping too. Come along with me on this journey as I record a song. 

Recording a song is fun and frustrating but the key thing is to never give up. It was plenty of times I wanted to call it quits in that video but I stayed consistent. Hard work and dedication pays off, and the song is now finished. Next week I will be doing an ad lib part two video.

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Ad Libitum

Ad Libitum is latin for “ at ones liberty” but it has been shortened over the years as “Ad lib”. A lot of your favorite rappers have Ad libs, this is how you identify which rapper you’re listening to. I always listen out for Lil wayne lighter flick, or Lil uzi “yeah”. This is the basics to becoming a rapper and I haven’t quite passed the test. I never had an Ad lib and I was always in search of one.

This week I decided to try recording different sounds that I can make and see which one will be the best fit for my Ad lib. Come along with me on this journey as I get closer to finding an Ad lib. 

Trying to figure out what my Ad lib was going to be was fun and weird. In the end it will be all worth it. Next week I will be in the studio recording a song that I wrote so see you next week guys.

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Thug Poetry

Writing is a redundant concept in our life, we do it almost everyday. Poetry is something they don’t really touch on in school. You have to go into your creative psyche to experience that. At a young age I experienced poetry and I fell in love with it. I would write little haikus when I was bored. Then I realized that poetry was like writing a rap. Rap was more vulgar and aggressive but they both sort of go hand in hand. 

This week I took the liberty to actually do a video based on writing a rap. Since I know my rap name and my style I felt like I should make a song. One of my good friends Wynton Pettus sent me a beat some months ago wanting to collab. So I will be writing a song to his beat, come along with me on this journey as I write a rap song. 

Writing a rap was stressful but it was fun. Next week I will be recording the rap that I wrote in this video at the studio. See you next week!

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Fifty Shades of Style!

I’ve always been known for my urban type of style. You know the leggings, ripped jeans, hoodies, and the freshest sneakers. I never cared to change up my style, but I'm always willing to try something new. 

Most rappers in the game have their significant style with their hair or clothes. Lil yachty style is his red hair, Nicki Minaj is the body suits and the Chinese bangs, and lil wayne keeps his skateboarder look. When you hear these artists’ names you associate one of those items with them. That is how I want people to feel when they think of me. I need something that makes me stand out from the rest...I wonder what could that be?

This week I teamed up with one of my closes friends Dyan Roberts. Dyan is a fashion styling major at the Academy of Arts. We went to my favorite store Forever 21 and she handpicked clothes that would be suitable for me. when your’e balling on a budget Forever is a life saver. Come along with me on this journey as I look for life changing outfits. 

Finding the right clothes for your image can be very tricky but overall it’s exciting. I had fun and I learned a lot about my taste in clothing. 

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“What’s My Name?”

I remember not too long ago, it being the same exact month but instead I was a junior in high school. I had to write a rap song with a group for a class grade. I was so nervous having to perform in front of the class. With every breath I poured my heart and soul into the crowd. When I was done I opened my eyes and the class roared into cheers. My teacher said I was the best out of the whole junior class. After that moment everyone nicknamed me as “bars”. Then it hit me...I needed a rap name. 

Finding a rap name is not easy, but no one said it would be. This week I went on an fun adventure to find my rap name. I looked at different store names and tags off of clothes for inspiration. I came across so many but only one stood out. Come along with me on this wild roller coaster, as I get closer to becoming a rapper.

Choosing a rap name was a hard decision, but since the name has been established, my next blog will have to be about my image. Keep an eye opened for a rap name part 2 Vlog.