Bad Romance - Learn Drums, Synth

Madonna may have passed the torch of divahood to Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, but it seems Lady Gaga has stolen it for herself. Of all the Pop Divas who approach Madonna’s goddess-like stature, it’s the omnipresent Lady Gaga who now Read more

Hit Record Label Seeks Beats

Hit Hip-Hop Record Label Lasmouve Records has now hooked up with ModernBeats Song Submit to find cutting-edge hip-hop beats & songs to consider signing for various recording deals Read more

Essential Hip Hop Rhythms

Classic, timeless Hip Hop music is built on a solid foundation of soulful, yet addictive rhythm. So far, at Hit Talk, we’ve addressed many melodic production concepts, taking rhythm and basic beat-making skills as given. Still, many readers have asked for specifics in creating compelling rhythms and beat-making. In this tip article, we get busy revealing the Read more

Taming the Monster Mix

You can never have too much RAM, CPU Power, or too optimized a system. A basic computer-based studio will handle a basic DAW sequencer, like Cubase or Sonar; it will run the basic bundled plugins, plus some basic VST instruments, and 10 or 15 channels of audio. A powerful system will handle taxing convolution reverbs, multiple Read more

Blame It - Learn Drums, Vocals, Music

Christopher “Deep” Henderson is a newly-risen star within the league of hit music producers. Henderson earned the nickname “Deep” for his thoughtful lyricism, but the music production on “Blame It,” Jamie Foxx’s latest Juggernaut hit, shows clearly Read more

Def Jam Veteran Now Signing Beats

Def Jam & Universal A&R Veteran Oscar Sanchez (Credits: Def Jam, Universal, Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J) has now hooked up w/ Song Submit to sign hip-hop beats Read more

DJ Khalil Exclusive Interview

DJ Khalil has been working with Dr. Dre for years. Now, on Eminem’s latest chart-topping release The Recovery, Khalil has production credits on four songs. His success with Aftermath/Shady is enough to qualify Read more

With You - Learn Chords, Vocals, Mix

Chris Brown’s With You is a stirring masterpiece of music production. Why? Due to its genius of mixing subtlety, vocal production prowess, and captivating chord structure. Hit Talk provides production insight Read more

Hip-Hop Radio Seeks Beats/Songs

Hip-Hop National Radio (Credits: Def Jam, Interscope, Virgin, Universal Records) has hooked up w/ Song Submit to find hip-hop, r&b, and pop beats Read more

Major Record Labels Seek Beats

Music placement firm iStandard (Credits: Shady Records, G-Unit, Def Jam, Kanye West, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg) has hooked up w/ Song Submit to find hip-hop producers Read more

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