Paper Planes - Learn Mix, Bass, Beat
MIA’s genre-smashing music production and song writing style has finally elevated her to mainstream stardom. Like J Dilla, MIA has been a favorite of seasoned producers ever since the release of her first CD, Arular. Her newest hit song, Paper Planes Learn this songs secrets »
So Sick - Learn Hook, Effects, Mix
Ne-Yo singles mesmerize listeners with the sheer power of their emotion. What’s Ne- Yo’s secret, why are his songs so captivating? Because they are built with class, with production elements implemented so well they instantly warrant Billboard placement. Learn this songs secrets »
What You Know - Learn Mix, Hook, Vocals
TI’s What You Know triumphs as a showcase of producer Toomp’s compositional skill and production mastery. This hit song sets fire to the eardrums of its listeners with devastating assaults of brass, bass, and seasoned producer Learn this songs secrets »
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Producer Spotlight
Rucker’s Brave New Ruckus

Producer Name: Shameen Rucker
Producer Beats: Preview 1, Preview 2
Location: Albany, NY
Co-founder of A Braver Sound (ABS), Shameen Rucker is a Bronx native living in Albany whose production skills rival the best up-n-coming producers. His musicality and intuitive grasp of groove and beat-making form the foundation of a promising future, and landed him a well deserved spot in Hit Talk’s first Producer Spotlight. Hit Talk first learned of Rucker through his placement in the ModernBeats $2000 beat contest. We caught up with Shameen by phone in Albany and learned about his approach to music Discover producer talents »






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