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New producer - Trap/Hip-hop beats
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 8:17 pm
by Kaba
Hey everyone,
I just started producing music in October with LMMS. I have never played an instrument before, let alone produce a music track. But I have always liked music and decided to give it a try! After some tutorials, I managed to lay down some tracks that I want to share.
Please feel free to give me advice or criticism ! It is all welcome (and much needed

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https://soundcloud.com/user-769980346/sets
This is the link to my soundcloud. If I had to make ONE suggestion, PLUCK is my personal favorite and my most recently produced track. Thanks !
-Kaba
Re: New producer - Trap/Hip-hop beats
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 8:37 pm
by samthekid108
shootah has a twinkling, dreamy melody that sounds more like a watered down version of the vaporwave sprinkled with trap flavor that blank banshee was popular for. it sounds like you could have added more melodies, but the subtle-ness is probably what you were going for and what would make it a strong instrumental.
Re: New producer - Trap/Hip-hop beats
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 8:59 pm
by samthekid108
but for the most part, these tracks would be held in higher regard if it was released as a "pop-ier" trap track. i would imagine someone like lil uzi going on this if it had a more dominant melody
Re: New producer - Trap/Hip-hop beats
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:02 pm
by Kaba
Thanks for listening dude,
I feel like that is the hardest part about not really having any music experience; coming up with melodies! I often struggle with creating complimenting melodies.
I like your beats as well. I assume they are made with LMMS? Very creative
Re: New producer - Trap/Hip-hop beats
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:11 pm
by samthekid108
Kaba wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:02 pm
Thanks for listening dude,
I feel like that is the hardest part about not really having any music experience; coming up with melodies! I often struggle with creating complimenting melodies.
I like your beats as well. I assume they are made with LMMS? Very creative
melodies are usually the first thing i come up with because the beat is pretty typical. especially with trap/rap. something that sounds decent when looped is enough for a lot of producers.
i actually got a hold of lmms around the same time you did. October is my birthday so that's when i first got a hold of lmms.
it took a while later to get headphones tho
Re: New producer - Trap/Hip-hop beats
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 10:35 pm
by Kaba
The looping is enough for me as long as it has a little variety at the end, also with a good supporting melody or two. I can usually come up with a main melody, but complimenting melodies and trying to get the correct sound can be tough.
I am having a blast learning though. Maybe I should actually read up on music theory to help with composing melodies?

Re: New producer - Trap/Hip-hop beats
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 10:54 pm
by samthekid108
Kaba wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2018 10:35 pm
The looping is enough for me as long as it has a little variety at the end, also with a good supporting melody or two. I can usually come up with a main melody, but complimenting melodies and trying to get the correct sound can be tough.
I am having a blast learning though. Maybe I should actually read up on music theory to help with composing melodies?
you really should. a small grasp of certain concepts and technique can go a long way.
Re: New producer - Trap/Hip-hop beats
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 11:19 pm
by Kaba
Will do man. I gave you a follow on Soundcloud, your beats are pretty dope. Thanks for the advice !
Re: New producer - Trap/Hip-hop beats
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 11:33 pm
by samthekid108
Kaba wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2018 11:19 pm
Will do man. I gave you a follow on Soundcloud, your beats are pretty dope. Thanks for the advice !
great! maybe we'll collab one day
Re: New producer - Trap/Hip-hop beats
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2018 3:13 am
by brandystarbrite
Shootah: Sounds really decent. And it has that modern, street vibe sound, to it too.
Pluck: Has a nice melodious, jinglish sound to it.
After listening to it, I can understand, why this one is your personal fav.