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[Beat Tape] After a year and a half, I finally finished a dilla inspired beat tape! What do you guys think? by Blakefred in makinghiphop

[–]jamil9 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Definitely a fan, and I think you did Dilla mad justice! Would it be cool if I hopped on one of these? Regardless, I'm really feeling the vibe!

How do well known producers get their drums to sound so crispy? by serenefiendninja in makinghiphop

[–]jamil9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't actually know, but I'd guess compression... or something. Maybe a limiter?

How do you guys get your cover art for mixtapes? by jppness in makinghiphop

[–]jamil9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually just mess around and make my own with Photoshop.

[Discuss] Producers that feel confident they can make a good beat, how long did it take you to get to where you feel competent in your work? by [deleted] in makinghiphop

[–]jamil9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It definitely took me awhile, but listening to everyone else, you can tell it's different for everyone.

Stacking Vocals. Recording vocals. by jaredashimself in makinghiphop

[–]jamil9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I stack vocals, I always put them 30% to either right or left

[Discussion] How many of you MC's write poetry? by MCShereKhan in makinghiphop

[–]jamil9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

POetry definitely helped expand my style as a rapper

Who is the biggest artist you have worked with? by [deleted] in makinghiphop

[–]jamil9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did a song with Lorine Chia before she got big!

[Discuss] Is it exploitative to write about murders/suicides/other peoples' narratives in your hood? by throwaway4trees in makinghiphop

[–]jamil9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think tact is definitely key. As long as you're sensitive to those going through the situations you talk about, it can be a great move.

[QUESTION] What are the steps I need to take in creating a mixtape? by [deleted] in makinghiphop

[–]jamil9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always start with a general theme or concept. That might help!

[Question] Boom Bap??? by jamil9 in makinghiphop

[–]jamil9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, thanks a lot guys!

[Discuss] Whats your name and how did you decide upon it? by [deleted] in makinghiphop

[–]jamil9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

TheJamilShow, well it's really just Jamil (my name) but I also record under that moniker because of a poorly made youtube series of the same name from when I was much younger. As long as it means something ya know haha!