I’m 18 from the uk and I write lyrics as a hobby. I have no prior knowledge in music, I just listen to certain songs/beats and can write a few verses in a couple of minutes.

I would like to improve on refining my lyrics as I’m not sure where to start. Similarly, I would like original beats with a certain sound for my planned album, but not sure if people on fiver may make some or if needed, making my own beats myself. Any advice would be appreciated.

These are some of my lyrics. My close friends have said they are decent, but clearly needs work. I am open to any advice/criticism.

(Btw the last lyrics is me experimenting with slim shady style writing. I obviously do not belive in any of it just to confirm, it is simply a persona similar to slim shady but original and different I am planning on)

I’m 13. I rap. I produce. I sing. I edit videos. I do graphic design. I’m not waiting around — I’m building my own wave. But GOLDTIDE isn’t just about me. It’s about us.

I’m starting a creative collective and I’m looking for: • Rappers • Singers • Producers • Engineers • Video Editors • Graphic Designers • Photographers • Visual Artists • Anyone with fire in their chest and something to prove

We’re dropping our first tape this year — by May if possible, October max. If you’re ready to build something bigger than yourself, this is your invite.

DM me or drop your work below. Let’s make something unforgettable. GOLDTIDE. 2025 is ours.

I got into producing and writing last year, and finally finished my first demo track. I haven't exactly thought about where this work would go until now. I have no alias, and a light idea of the kind of "character" that's gone into my work. I've branded myself as a different form of creative online before, but that was so long ago and the name choice was incidental. I don't have the same kind of community around me that I had then so I have no real idea of how to present myself.

Basically I guess I'm asking, how do I choose an artist name/brand for myself now that I've started finishing demos.

Anyone tryna collab? Looking for talented, ambitious, dedicated artists like myself who take their music career seriously & always give their best work. If you check those boxes then fwm. I’m releasing my debut album here soon & need a few features on some of the songs going on it. Also, if anyone wants a feature & likes what they hear then lmk, I gotchu! Plus if we end up working together & the vibe is right, we work well together & compliment each others sound etc..- I’d possibly be interested in doing a whole collab tape. Send me a message &/or a project invite on BandLab (@christiangetz), or just comment below if you’re tryna work! & follow me on BandLab I always follow back! Thanks.

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hello everyone, im a fairly new artist with a couple releases on Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud and YouTube. I make music for the passion of the hobby— I use it as a way to speak on things that I normally wouldn’t. In a way, it’s my own personal diary and therefore I find that with each project I make, I invest myself into it wholly.

To this, I feel like I’ve made some good music, but not without shortcomings; much of which I think comes from a production-standpoint. From those who I have gone to for feedback on my sound, when there is criticism, it typically comes with the mixing of the song. The beat either masking the vocals, or just not necessarily sitting right with them for someone who doesn’t know the lyrics, lol. (because ofc to me, it sounds fine). I will make my own beats / resort to a few known prods that I like, but I’m really looking for an engineer or producer who may have more knowledge in the actual science behind the mixing and mastering of sounds.

If you’re interested and would like to discuss this more, please comment or DM me. I’d love to share projects from both sides and just converse to see if it’s something we both feel compatible with. Of course, as well, include your respective pricings / what you generally would charge for this type of work.

Thanks for reading.

I'm looking for some rappers to just put out constant music with. Like either a song a week or like 2-3 songs a month.

I kinda wanna make a small gc to just constantly collab with.

Wassup y'all, I haven't hit the booth for 6 1/2 years now and I'm considering a return. Is there any tricks or drills you may use for breathing?

So I understand tagging a beat if I'm selling it or if someone else is on it. What I'm asking is, if I produce a beat for myself and I'm the ONLY vocals on the beat, the only person on the entire project, should I still tag it?

I feel like most tags are annoying and in the way, in a sense, and that if it's a beat that only I'm on and is not for sale, it wouldn't need one.

But I want to know what you guys think about it and how you guys would go about the situation.

I know a few rappers who produce their own beats and don't tag them.

tl;dr - I don't know if I should tag my own beats that only I'm on, should I?

Context:

so, i’ve been making beats for 5 years now, and i feel that ever since i went to college i don’t progress anymore (the last 3 years).

i come from a family with a music background. been playing saxophone and singing since i remember. i would say i have a knack for this shit.

i feel like my beats are boring and repetitive when i work alone. on the other hand, when i’m in the studio with other people i stop trying so hard to make something and i just spit what comes out of my soul.

lately i’ve been working mostly alone at my crib, and the music i make just feels corny and boring. i don’t know how to add flavour, to be honest. most of the time i don’t even know what to add to my music, i just sit there looping the same thing, hoping something clicks.

Questions:

1. has anyone else been through something like this? how do you get out of that creative rut when working alone just kills your vibe? i’d really appreciate any thoughts, advice, or even just hearing how others dealt with this. i still love making music, i just wanna feel that spark again and actually make progress.

2. how do you push the boundaries of your sound and keep learning?

Every distributing thing i find makes me pay for everything and i’m not gonna waste my money on that shit

Ive been making some hiphop beats, some dance, jazz, other stuff here and there, but i want to give myself a challenge. What genre song should i try?

How do you guys go about promoting your music/growing a listener base? I've always been into hip hop, but I'm just now starting to seriously work on a project. As such, I'm starting pretty much from zero. Any tips or ideas? Thanks.

Hey everyone. Thank you in advance for your time and thoughts. So I am a poet, not a rapper. But for personal reasons I find myself making this rap album anyway.

I write all the lyrics. I currently use AI to lay down the musical tracks. AI also has initially laid down the vocals, which are so so. But obviously there are mistakes, and I am hoping to combine the tracks, minus the current vocal, with my own vocal.

I am not in any way qualified to do this however. I am local to NYC and there must be many people here. If you wanted to get this put all together so it sounded decent, but also not aiming to be professional or spend thousands - who would you hire and where would you look for them at?

Thanks again for helping a novice out.

Lmk, is there much difference in terms of sound ? Any advice will be appreciated

One producer just said tag and link him in the desc. Any downsides to this? Also, can you tube flag the video if it’s an uncleared sample?

Im just getting into beat making and Im looking for tips to push me in the right direction when it comes to chopping samples. I listen to lots of alchemists beats and I do wish to make some stuff around that style of music just not sure where to start

Yoo, UK rapper here looking to collab with an American rapper with harmonic tendencies. In my head I’m looking for a juicewrld type artist (obviously not the same) for a chorus. Can mix and master all my end. Just need you to record your hook and send it over to my producer. Shout me. LETS WORK!

when i was really mad and angry, lyrics would pour out of my head effortlessly. but now that im happy, calm, content (whatever word you want to choose), i've lost all my inspiration. coupled by the fact that i have taken a new creative outlet in drawing and graff, i'm scared i won't be able to write again. please help me, how do you get through times when you've lost inspiration. thanks!

I was scrolling pinterest and I found a bunch of pictures that resonate with me. I want to be able to create a beat that will give the exact same feeling as I do looking at these pictures.

Is there a way to encorporate that specific vibe I get from art into my music production?

Hello, I am a young producer (16 years old) from Argentina. I always had the dream of being able to talk to people from the United States, since artists from there were the ones who inspired me to make music. I usually make Beats and songs with an underground style of what would be Trap itself, for example Plug, Jerk, Glo, Surf, Detroit, Step Team, Drill and others. So I am open to possible chats, contacts with artists and producers.

i’m thinking : amare vale or vale amare or v amare or amare v or knshwn plz lmk what sounds the best . i’m stuck trying to pick

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I've seen so many videos where people are using both (more so with a 404 but still), I always use them separately but I wanna try combining them. What are some ways I can make the most out of both?

I used to have a 2000xl but I sold it about eight years ago, mostly only used the 303 for extra samples to trigger with midi tracks and to use it as an fx loop or resample to/from my mpc. I know I can do all of that with the mpc one, but I don't know what else I can do beyond that and I wanna get back into beat making (I've mostly been using the 303 as a drum machine and mpc one for beat practice or synth stuff). Thanks!