my first rap/hip hop MIX. comments?

wwjd · 7th March 2010

my first rap mix ever. so I'm laying it out here for you to tear me a new one.
please ignore all performance errors and focus on the mix and what sucks and how to improve it.
This project was meant to be completed in 2 hours from initial concept to final master. Ended up taking more like 6

Yes, I'm new here and have a low post count. I've usually over at HC and they have no "RAP" area.

I'm happy to give back when the opportunity presents itself. Thanks!

mp3 Download HitsSong.mp3 from Sendspace.com - send big files the easy way

Chris Lago · 7th March 2010

http://www.gearslutz.com/board/rap-h...ix-thread.html

wwjd · 7th March 2010

crap, sorry. I should have known. Thanks! I'll post it there.
Do people actually give you feedback in large threads like that, or is it just a black hole?

ilovemusic · 7th March 2010

beside the whole thing sounding slightly cynical and like a not very funny comedy act, the mix is flat and boring... work on the dynamics.. it lacks excitement.. the bassdrum is too small..highlight the "1" and make it punch in your stomach..

wwjd · 7th March 2010

Thanks for the honest feedback. It is MUCH valued and appreciated. Without hearing the truth, we can't learn and grow.
Yes the song was more an experiment than attempt to be funny OR good at all.

sleeper1400 · 7th March 2010

hahah! i thought it was great ! too funny!

is this weird al? seriously!>! how cool is that!!!!

haha very funny song!

since this is obviously a joke i wont bother talking about the mix.

well played sir!!!!

lololololol!!!!!

excLOUsiv · 7th March 2010

What do you normally mix? It really sounds like Pop Hop made by people who normally make country music.

wwjd · 7th March 2010

Thanks for more feedback. Wasn't really a joke, just turned out kinda funny with no guidelines.

I can see some Weird Al in there.
The object was to complete a song from initial concept to master within 2 hours. It took 6 :( But was a great learning experience. So, not a lot of work was REALLY put into it. I normally mix POP and it usually takes 2 days for a complete mix. So writing, recording, mix and master in a half day was too fast. But it was fun shooting John Mayer

phillysoulman · 7th March 2010

Garbage .....come up with some fresh shit then holla back

Reggmail · 7th March 2010

The synth sound is nice, drums are nice, the beat it swaying all over the place, the timing is not consistent, the arrangement need work before you can even consider it a '' Hit Song''. Try submitting it to someone who's doing film, may be a comedy...anything is possible.
Peace & blessings.

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wwjd Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,343 Thread Starter	my first rap/hip hop MIX. comments? my first rap mix ever. so I'm laying it out here for you to tear me a new one. please ignore all performance errors and focus on the mix and what sucks and how to improve it. This project was meant to be completed in 2 hours from initial concept to final master. Ended up taking more like 6 Yes, I'm new here and have a low post count. I've usually over at HC and they have no "RAP" area. I'm happy to give back when the opportunity presents itself. Thanks! mp3 Download HitsSong.mp3 from Sendspace.com - send big files the easy way Last edited by wwjd; 7th March 2010 at 05:16 PM.. Reason: update link

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sleeper1400 Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ypsilanti Posts: 1,255	hahah! i thought it was great ! too funny! is this weird al? seriously!>! how cool is that!!!! haha very funny song! since this is obviously a joke i wont bother talking about the mix. well played sir!!!! lololololol!!!!! __________________ Neither the Beatles, nor Stevie Wonder had Protools.... maybe you just suck. .- overheard in a session

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ilovemusic Gear maniac Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 223	beside the whole thing sounding slightly cynical and like a not very funny comedy act, the mix is flat and boring... work on the dynamics.. it lacks excitement.. the bassdrum is too small..highlight the "1" and make it punch in your stomach..

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excLOUsiv Gear addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 359	What do you normally mix? It really sounds like Pop Hop made by people who normally make country music.

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Reggmail Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 717	The synth sound is nice, drums are nice, the beat it swaying all over the place, the timing is not consistent, the arrangement need work before you can even consider it a '' Hit Song''. Try submitting it to someone who's doing film, may be a comedy...anything is possible. Peace & blessings.