Showing posts with label Beat Talk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beat Talk. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

[BEAT TALK] Interview with Ya Boi L.I.V.E. | Www.631Live.com

 


 

 EXCLUSIVE BEAT TALK INTERVIEW with Ya Boi L.I.V.E.!

 

The Beat Yard:  Ya Boi L.I.V.E., what's up? 

Ya Boi L.I.V.E.: Beat Yard whats the good word?  Ya Boi L.I.V.E in the building

 
The Beat Yard:  How would you sum up who you are as an artist in just a few short sentences?
Ya Boi L.I.V.E.:  I'm nice, word (laughs). I'm versatile, authentic, I'm an original one of one type style.  My flow is water. I don't front I talk sh!t cause I can back it yeah?
 
 
The Beat Yard:  What projects are you currently working on?
Ya Boi L.I.V.E.:  I got a new EP project in the works as well as some new music from other artists on NBDB like Jay Jose & Marcus Taylor and a visual mixtape idea.  Follow for more details on that and more @Livewire631

The Beat Yard:  What producers are you working with?
Ya Boi L.I.V.E.:  For my latest project I worked with Triple A Beats, E.N.O.N. & Boss Dogg The BeatMaker.


The Beat Yard:  What producers would you like to work with in the future?  
Ya Boi L.I.V.E.: I'm trying out a few new producers to see if we match chemistry.  You know, but I'm locked in with my guy Sino Goode from Florida, Maxime Dufour out of Russia and a few others we just gotta make it official.  Stay tuned.
 
 
The Beat Yard: What type of beats bring out the best in what you do?  
Ya Boi L.I.V.E.:  It depends but I like beats with not a lot going on as far as sounds and samples etc.  If it's dope its dope but i don't wanna compete with too much level wise so my words & flow stand out and be heard as clear as possible.
 
 
The Beat Yard: What types of sounds do you like hearing in certain tracks and instrumentals? 
Ya Boi L.I.V.E.:  I like piano, violin type sounds or horns like sax or trumpet maybe a guitar riff.


The Beat Yard:  Let's talk about your new single, "What Up B**ch?", how would you describe the beat on this song and who produced the track?
Ya Boi L.I.V.E.:  "What Up Bitch" is my new single Produced by E.N.O.N off my latest project IwasBorn2bSeen.  The song and video for it is a fun, sexy, energy driven type of vibe.  You gotta see it.  It's fire!  We streaming on all platforms.  Tap in.
The first verse I speak on the type of woman that may be considered a Bitch.  During the second verse I explain 2 women or anyone who finds the word offensive.  Why I chose to use the word throughout the record and during the third verse I sprinkle in some jewels to make you think.
 
 
The Beat Yard: Are you in the market to purchase any beats right now?  Are you looking for new beats in general, if so, how can producers or beatmakers reach out to you and what are you looking for?
Ya Boi L.I.V.E.:  Yea like I said I'm looking for new vibes always.  If you got some fire for me send it to 631Live@gmail.com


The Beat Yard: Who would you say are your three producers?  Doesn't matter if they are well known or underground....
Ya Boi L.I.V.E.:  Hit Boy, Juicy J, DJ Premier.

The Beat Yard: Do you make beats, if so how would you describe your sound?  Also What software or hardware do you use if you make your own beats if you do so?
Ya Boi L.I.V.E.:  Nah I don't make beats technically as far as pushing buttons but I do produce in the form of ideas and have some one help bring it to life so you could say co producer I guess, but I can hear sounds in my head it's crazy word.

The Beat Yard: What's your process for constructing a song? 
Ya Boi L.I.V.E.:  It depends on a lot of different things but a lot of times I would take the title of the beat whatever the producer mighta called it and take that name and use it for direction not always intentionally but it works for me that's for sure...

The Beat Yard: What's the difference between a producer and a beatmaker in your opinion?
Ya Boi L.I.V.E.:  A producer will most times have an idea or hook maybe if not a whole song for an artist when they present the track to the artist as for a beatmaker it's more like just making beats and that's it hot or not and the artist get it and do what they do.
 
 
The Beat Yard:  What would you like to leave our readers with?  Is there anything you would like to plug or mention that we haven't covered already?
Ya Boi L.I.V.E.:  Thanks to The Beat Yard for taking the time to take the time.  I appreciate it.  Make sure to stay in tune with me.  Subscribe on youtube to my channel: Ya Boi L.I.V.E       Follow me on Ig @Livewire631       

 







Monday, December 6, 2021

[BEAT TALK] Interview with Don Modus | Brooklyn, NY

 


 

In this edition of The Beat Talk series we speak with rising Brooklyn New York based clothing designer, entrepreneur, and rap artist Don Modus about our favorite subject.... BEATS of course.  Don Modus talks to us about his favorite producers, favorite beats, and more!  Read all about what he has to say and be sure to follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/donmodus/

 

The Beat YardWho is Don Modus 
Don Modus:  I’m a rapper, producer and clothing designer hailing from Brooklyn New York. I’ve placed top 3 in multiple rap showcases, opened for Casanova at the Chance Theater and had my brand represented in fashion shows.

The Beat Yard:  What type of beats bring out the best in what you do as an artist?
Don Modus:  I really like when a beat has a choir or a vocal sample built into it. The best type of beats are the ones that use the voice as another instrument. Overall I like darker beats with high BPM, strong 808s and powerful synths.

The Beat Yard:  What sounds or instruments do you prefer when selecting instrumentals?
Don Modus:  Piano, synths, choir and sometimes woodwind or string instruments. Those last two are dependent on the track cause sometimes they sound trash and other times they sound amazing.

The Beat Yard:  What is your process for picking beats for a song or project?
Don Modus:  I’m a big believer in the head-bop test. You know what I’m saying when you hear a beat and your head instantly starts bobbing to the rhythm. When I hear a beat I like I get excited. I’ll usually freestyle some lyrics or at least to capture the flow. Then I lock in and bang out the lyrics in a session. 

The Beat Yard:  Who are your favorite producers?
Don Modus:  Zaytoven for his piano work and how he helps out his community,  Metroboomin for his Melodies. I mentioned how I like dark beats, well metro is the best at those, and finally I also like Scott storch just because of his personality and his versatility. He’ll have sound packs from all different types of genres.

The Beat Yard:  Who are the producers that you work with?
Don Modus:  I’ve worked with Hitsbyjude, Ace Bankz, a bunch of random beatstars producers, and some of my friends. Hitsbyjude is a local Brooklyn producer and we actually cohabited for 6 months to create beats and new projects. I really encourage that to all the rappers and producers out there. Find someone with ambition and work off each other.  

The Beat Yard:  Who are some producers that you would like to work with in the future?
Don Modus:  Murdabeatz, Zaytoven, Metro, South Side. All the legends.

The Beat Yard:  We see that you reached out to HitsByJude for your recent single "Peter Pan", what inspired you to select this beat?
Don Modus:  We actually made the beat together in our apartment studio. Like I mentioned before we lived together for about 6 months and this was one of my favorites that came out of that block.

The Beat Yard:
  Do you make beats yourself?
Don Modus:  I typically come up with melodies or select instruments for the beat and then let the professional take over. I do all of my own sound engineering, mixing and mastering. That being said, I have made a few beats and it’s something I want to get better at.

The Beat Yard:  How can producers or beat makers get in touch with you to send you tracks?
Don Modus:  Reach out to me on Instagram @donmodus or email me at donmodusmusic@gmail.com I’m always buying beats and looking for the next hitmaker to partner with.

The Beat Yard:  In your own words, what's the difference between a producer and a beat maker?  Which do you prefer?
Don Modus:  A producer goes beyond making the beat and will help out with audio engineering, mixing or mastering. In my mind a good producer is invested in the project and will help with the release plan as well. Being a regular beat maker is easy to achieve. You just need to throw some sounds together on splice and upload it to YouTube haha.

The Beat Yard: What's next for Don Modus 
Don Modus:  Massive clothing collection featuring tee shirts, hoodies, jeans, women's items, and accessories coming soon. This will be launching on the new Web-shop alongside some adjoining media coverage. I’ve also got two other music videos called “Bout It” and “Clap For Me” that we shot in Atlanta and Miami streaming on YouTube. Go check everything out and thanks for having me!

Monday, November 1, 2021

[BEAT TALK] Interview with $hynePhre$h

 


In this edition of The BEAT TALK on THE BEAT YARD we are proud to sit down and chop it up with rising indie hip hop recording artist $hynePhre$h about our favorite subject... BEATS, among other things.  Get familiar with this authentic emcee and learn all about what makes him tick when select tracks for projects. 

 

The Beat Yard:  What's up $hynePhre$h?

$hynePhre$h:  Tryna crack this code.


How would you sum up who you are as an artist in just a few short sentences? 
Well I’d say, “I’m a breath of fresh air”. I’m the one who's gonna give you that rush when you turn me on. I’m music with substance; an authentic MC. I’m bringing value and longevity back to music. My sole mission as an artist is to put a sincere purpose back in this shit. That’s who I am and what I represent as an artist. And it’s ok to have fun with this shit, but most importantly, DON’T forget the assignment; and that’s to make MUSIC.
 

What projects are you currently working on? 
Man I’m working on a different project everyday judging, I have a home studio. I have a whole slew of projects. Lots of “to-be” classics in there as well. I can honestly say that I have over 100 songs recorded and I have lots of favorites. So I’d just settle for letting the people decide which ones to vote in.


What producers are you working with?
Well right now, I’m just buying and leasing beats from Producers on Soundclick.com. There’s thousands of talented prospects there.

What producers would you like to work with in the future?  
Timbaland, London on the Track, Jetson, K.E on the Track and of course Metro Boomin

What type of beats bring out the best in what you do?  
To be honest, I am not accustomed to a certain style of beat. I can adapt to whatever. It’s just about what the track tells me to say. If you’re not a real musician, you wouldn’t understand this.

What types of sounds do you like hearing in certain tracks and instrumentals?
In certain tracks, I LOVE live guitars.

Are you looking for new beats in general, if so, how can producers or beatmakers reach out to you and what are you looking for?
I’m not looking to purchase any beats at the moment.
 

Who would you say are your three producers?  Doesn't matter if they are well known or underground....
London on the track, Jetson and K.E on the Track.

Do you make beats, if so how would you describe your sound? 
Wish I could lol. But no.

What software or hardware do you use if you make your own beats?
I don’t make beats.

What's next for $hynePhre$h.
Hopefully, within the next 6 months or so, worldwide exposure.
 




STREAM $HYNEPHRE$H's LATEST SINGLE "UGLY" on SPOTIFY
https://open.spotify.com/album/7tlDEXcfgN5IUIxzWfmhJZ
 
 
 
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