Lyrics VS Rap Beats Which one is more important?
Back in the day the music business was much different than it is nowadays. There seemed to be much less violence in music and also the lyrics actually meant something.
My clients always leave the room when I give this talk but it's the truth. In those days music was about the lyrics, the total 16 bars not just the punch lines and metaphors. You had to deliver the whole verse or you got no respect. Today any and everybody wants to be a rapper. I guess what I'm saying is that the music industry has changed. These days there are younger men that happen to be executives of billion dollar corporations. There is also independent people earning profits also.
The single thing that has not stopped in the music business is the hustle. In order to make it you should be capable to hustle your own product. If you are counting for other people to market and promote you without you promoting yourself, you won't get far in this industry. You should be prepared to work for what you want.
The music business has evolved since that time but something still remains the same. You should have good quality music. , Previously it had been the lyrics, no-one really thought about the beats, it was all about what the mc was expressing. Individuals wanted to be able to connect, and believe what the mc was rapping about. Currently its all about the music. Individuals want to be able to hear a nice beat and hook. It's not so much about the lyrics anymore.
So as in any other business, I explain to my artist you need to advance with the industry. The caliber of your beats are very essential because it's what makes or breaks a record now. If you're able to get a superior quality beat that grabs everyone's attention and make up a awesome hook around it you do have a great chance to have a smash record. Regardless of what you might be saying on your 16 bars in between.
My clients always leave the room when I give this talk but it's the truth. In those days music was about the lyrics, the total 16 bars not just the punch lines and metaphors. You had to deliver the whole verse or you got no respect. Today any and everybody wants to be a rapper. I guess what I'm saying is that the music industry has changed. These days there are younger men that happen to be executives of billion dollar corporations. There is also independent people earning profits also.
The single thing that has not stopped in the music business is the hustle. In order to make it you should be capable to hustle your own product. If you are counting for other people to market and promote you without you promoting yourself, you won't get far in this industry. You should be prepared to work for what you want.
The music business has evolved since that time but something still remains the same. You should have good quality music. , Previously it had been the lyrics, no-one really thought about the beats, it was all about what the mc was expressing. Individuals wanted to be able to connect, and believe what the mc was rapping about. Currently its all about the music. Individuals want to be able to hear a nice beat and hook. It's not so much about the lyrics anymore.
So as in any other business, I explain to my artist you need to advance with the industry. The caliber of your beats are very essential because it's what makes or breaks a record now. If you're able to get a superior quality beat that grabs everyone's attention and make up a awesome hook around it you do have a great chance to have a smash record. Regardless of what you might be saying on your 16 bars in between.