Not so long ago these five producers were at the forefront of hip-hop and R&B, behind countless chart-topping hits and defining the sound of their era’s. In this post we look at these once-unstoppable hitmakers…
Category: Beatmaking
In a recent interview, DJ Mustard shared that it took him just 30 minutes to create the beat for Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” That got us wondering—what other iconic hip-hop beats were made in…
The key to effective beatmaking is to establish a slick and organised workflow. The less time spent on technical distractions, the more you can focus on creativity and sound. Since drums form the backbone of…
Ever wondered who’s in charge of naming music genres? I mean, who decided Butt Rock was a legitimate term? In this post, we’re diving deep into the strangest, most ridiculous, and downright baffling genre names…
Everyone knows that going viral can be a fast track to success BUT how is this achieved in this fast paced and saturation online world? If you are an artist trying to take this route…
As beatmakers, it’s easy to get caught up in crafting the perfect drums, melodies, chords, and basslines. But one crucial element often gets overlooked—percussion. And yet, it’s precisely this element that has helped shape the…
One crucial yet often overlooked aspect of mastering is how limiting affects the energy of your low-end. In an insightful video from The Cosmic Academy, the impact of different limiter settings on sub-frequencies is explored…
In music production, getting the right sounds, samples or beats can make or break a track. Whether you’re working on hard-hitting hip-hop, smooth R&B or a slamming EDM banger, getting your hands on high-quality samples…
RouteNote Create has been a purely sample service since its inception. The introduction of Beats mark the biggest update to our offering so far! As with samples, all beats go through a quality control process…
If you’re an independent artist looking to make your mark in the music industry, you might see leasing beats as a compromise—something less professional or authentic. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Leased…
