how to come up as hip hop producer?

drepbeats · #1 (**permalink**) 07-20-2008, 07:39 PM

whats the best way to get founded and get signed as a hip hop producer like whats the best thing to do or what do you have to do to get signed and come up like, send labels beats or sumthin? like what do you have to do

mrfloyd · #2 (**permalink**) 07-20-2008, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by drepbeats

whats the best way to get founded and get signed as a hip hop producer like whats the best thing to do or what do you have to do to get signed and come up like, send labels beats or sumthin? like what do you have to do

Work your fucking ass off. Network. Send free beats....get involved with people in the local scene. DJ.
You should make 100 beats. pick the best 10 and send them to people involved in your local scene....meaning shops, venues, contests, etc.

Signed? By who? Who are you looking to get signed by? Look at independent labels in your area. See what artists are on the label and get in touch with them about your beats.

Shit aint easy bro. its all about WORK. the normal person works 8hr days. That means to get ahead you should be putting in 12-16hr days in on making beats and networking.

Then again....some people just get lucky. Right place @ the right time kind of shit.

So BE at EVERYplace at EVERY time. Shows, DJ sets, radio shit, record store appearances, etc...

drepbeats · #3 (**permalink**) 07-20-2008, 07:58 PM

i guess im doin the right thing so far cuz my friend he raps and he bout to get signed to g unit o rlike interscope i cant remember and i got like 2 beats on da mixtape that they r puttin out and we r mad cool so im workin wit him and i still am goin to b workin wit him and da group after da contracts and all dat

[grimeshine] · #4 (**permalink**) 07-20-2008, 10:46 PM

be careful man.

In this day and age, being signed is a whole different story. Theres nothing a label can do that you cant. Ive heard some stories about g unit to. I dunno man, just make sure its what you want before you get involved in it. Ive actually turned down an indy label from seattle, just because there was nothing they could do for me. I have my own studio, studio mics and all the gear i could ever need. Why would i wanna sit in their studio with their gear when i can use my own, and work freely..

p.illa · #5 (**permalink**) 07-22-2008, 05:42 PM

Ayo what happened homie...aren't you suppose to battle Panamacanal?

semantik · #6 (**permalink**) 07-23-2008, 12:25 AM

If you're savvy enough, you really don't need a label, especially being in the position as a producer. Rappers need producers, not the other way around.

mrfloyd · #7 (**permalink**) 07-23-2008, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by p.illa

Ayo what happened homie...aren't you suppose to battle Panamacanal?

Dre has requested NUMEROUS battles. He has never once contributed a beat. You wanna be left hanging? Battle Dre P.

p.illa · #8 (**permalink**) 07-23-2008, 06:57 AM

I'm sayin; how do you expect to become a producer when you can't even battle in a poll. You call for a battle but you don't go through with it, you think your just gonna get signed and send a beat to the label whenever you feel like it ?! lol.This should be the easiest thing, First you gotta be dedicated.

Dr.Edlock · #9 (**permalink**) 07-23-2008, 10:45 AM

The goal should not be the money, it should be the loveeee!

And if you wanna get your shit pushed in, sign your ass to g-unit.

p.illa · #10 (**permalink**) 07-30-2008, 11:38 AM

Watch this video, Illmind gives you some tips about the how he got to where he at. YouTube - Illmind - 'Interview Pt. 2 (Live At UGHH.com - 6/7/07)'