Key Steps 1. Write down 5 artists you sound similar to or are inspired by. 2. Look up beats online, preferably ones with fewer views to avoid overuse. 3. Listen to the beats and voice record any melodies you come up with. 4. Copy the link of the chosen beat and download it. 5. Import the beat into your music software (e.g., Logic) and record your vocals over the beat. 6. Create your audio file by recording vocals using the appropriate equipment. 7. Write the song before purchasing the beat to ensure compatibility. 8. Locate the beat for purchase by checking the description or the producer's social media. 9. Consider contacting the producer directly through Instagram to potentially get a cheaper deal. Cautionary Notes - Ensure you have the necessary equipment and software set up before recording. - Respect copyright laws when using downloaded beats for your songs. - Double-check the compatibility of your vocals with the beat before finalizing the purchase. Tips for Efficiency - Keep a record of the beats you like and organize them for easy access. - Utilize voice recording on your phone to capture melodies and song ideas on the go. - Communicate clearly with producers when purchasing beats to negotiate better deals. By following these steps, you can effectively find, record, and purchase beats for your music production projects.

Ssup community. I'm about to release my first music video and I would love all the feedback i can get! I actually direct all sorts of movies for work, but that's kinda tough when you gotta be in front of the camera. I'll drop a preview as file, but you can find the full video here (just click watch in browser): https://app.frame.io/reviews/eeb82ae2-5c31-4622-84cc-922b8df8c770 and the song here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0kztVz42XBJCeHxw1krTRm?highlight=spotify:track:7ha8CXNpDxe9SndXDDnKKW Others: https://ditto.fm/overdressed-judah This is also my first project, so let me know what you think of the song as well!! Been lurking from a distance for a while now and thought it might be time to finally, you know, actually do what I am here to do, connect with fellow artists. Hope you guys like it! PS: My next single is playing during the credits, don't turn it off!

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