Progress Report: Twelve Powers Project

Whassup Peeps, 

As some of you may know I'm working on my first solo album, The Twelve Powers Project. This album came to me as an idea in 2003 shortly after my California Tour with KRS-ONE and I started working on it as soon as the idea popped in my head. The problem was I got side tracked doing various other "things" and I lost my focus after only writing one verse for one song. 

The idea came to me again in 2010 and I started writing and I actually completed a few songs. Fast forward to 2013 and at this point I have about 4 songs to go before I'm done writing. 

So what is this album about you say?

There will be an official press release and one sheet and all of the industry standard stuff. For the moment I can tell you that this album is how to empower yourself and others to live life to its fullest by calling up Twelve Powers that dwell in you and everyone else. The problem is not many people know how to access these Powers or even that they exist. This information is not taught in public or private schools that I know of.

Is this Gospel Rap?

Well, yes and no. It more food for your Spirit. I'm still spittin' lyrically creative rhymes and I will never depart from that but my focus on this project is to introduce Truth to my fan base and share what I know with the more enlightened. In alignment with the definition of gospel from Wikipedia, it is a proclamation of good news, either oral or written, typically announcing a positive event of public importance. 

What do I hope to accomplish with this project?

This project will accomplish several things publicly and personally. Personally, I have always wanted to do a solo project and I've been putting it off. Also, I've just want to share this knowledge and my experiences with it with as many people as I can. 

I'm really looking to finish having it written and recorded by the end of 2013. I will continue to press on towards that goal. 

I will keep you posted on my progress. 

Let's Make It Happen!!!

Mello Melanin, The Hot Instrumentalist

New Music by Prophetix: Read On...

Peeps!

I just came across some Hip Hop beats that was never released by my group Prophetix. I'm not going to post them tonight but I will have at least 2 of them posted in the next couple of days.

Its some heat too!

I'll be posting them joints for sure. Holla!!!

Let's Make It Happen!!!

Mello Melanin, The Hot Instrumentalist

New Music - Jaylib - Louder (Blast Your Radio Theme)[DOWNLOAD]

Whassup Peeps?

This is new music by Jaylib. Well actually its not new to them but new to us. I'm pretty sure the beat is made by Jay Dilla (R.I.P.) because Madlib is rhyming on the track.

Their style was so sick. Which ever one made the beat, the other would rhyme over it and that in itself is a dope concept. Click on the link below to hear the track:

Jaylib - Louder (Blast Your Radio Theme)[DOWNLOAD] | NODFACTOR.COM: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Let's Make It Happen!!!

Mello Melanin, The Hot Instrumentalist

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What It Takes To Become A Successful Music Producer?

So you want to make Hip Hop beats, huh? Well, if that is what you really want to do, what is stopping you? You can be a music producer but first you must get your mind right. If you do not believe it no one else will.

With all the information and technology available today, you can be a successful producer almost overnight. There are many producers who sell Hip Hop beats and Rap beats on the Internet. Many of these producers do not have million dollar, state of the art studios. They make beats in their bedroom or some spare room in their house.

If you have a burning desire to be a music producer, then you can succeed. First of all, you must have some equipment. If you have a big budget you can get some top of the line music production tools like something from the MPC line from Akai. Computers are also very affordable and you can get a very reasonable computer and some music production software for under $500.

I started making beats with a borrowed beat machine. I actually borrowed it from a guy who borrowed it from someone else! I had it for almost a year and all it did was make drum beats. It did not have a keyboard or sequencer but it could be hooked up to some other instruments by MIDI.

Eventually, I graduated to another piece of equipment which had more features and I was able to make some real tracks. Later I got a computer and bought some industry standard software to make even better beats.

There was a burning desire within me to make my own beats. I knew I could write rap lyrics and I also knew what kinds of sounds I wanted to hear musically. If you are asking yourself what it takes to be a music producer, then you probably feel like this too.

What are you going to do about it?

Get started now. Do some research on the Internet. Go to a music store and play around with some different equipment. Check with the salesman and see how much it would cost to get all the things you need to get your studio up and running. Find some local producers in your area and learn some techniques from them. Your options are unlimited if you use your creativity.

Let's Make It Happen!!!

Mello Melanin, The Instrumentalist

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I'm Addicted To Hip Hop Beats!

Whassup folks, I was listening to some hot Hip Hop beats today while I was riding around helping people get around on the icy streets of ATL! I had a lot of different flavors to listen to which is always good too.

I'm still pumpin' that new Senor Kaos album, "The World's Most Interesting M.C." It's been in heavy rotation right along side The Roots, "How I Got Over" and a live mp3 version of Trombone Shorty live on stage (if you don't know who Trombone Shorty is I suggest you Google him...after you finish reading my blog of course. :)

I spent most of the day just listening to beats and lyrics while I was driving around the city.

I did get some Steve Harvey in this morning. I like to start my morning laughing and in a good mood.

But after Steve went off, it was ON today! I had a great day just listening to beats.


Let's Make It Happen!!!

Mello Melanin, The Hot Instrumentalist

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Sell More Beats Online In 2010

2010 is going to be the year of the movers and the shakers. We're almost in March so time is waiting for no one.

If your goal is to sell more beats online then you need to check out my review of SellMoreBeats.com. And definitely sign up for the free lessons.

This is some really good material and you can really use it to sell anything online as well as beats.

Check out my review and let me know what you think. Click the link below to read it:

SellMoreBeats.com Review By Mello Melanin



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