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2/25/2021 The Beatmaker: MUS 17 - Hip-Hop - Green [WI21]

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The Beatmaker

Linafornia

The idea of a beatmaker stems from musicians utilizing technology in order to construct tracks for emcees to rhyme over. Conceptually, it comes from the DJ technique of extending the drum break. Beatmakers may collaborate with others on tracks, but many like to work alone.

Many beatmakers, like Linafornia above, may sell beats to artists for their recordings, but don't always go the studio with them to complete the project. They are also referred to as producers, but some believe a producer should complete the song, with vocals intact.

Beatmakers have also come to release their own instrumental projects.

Listen: to "Wettt," by Linafornia

Wettt (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFmF-9GSuNs)

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFmF-9GSuNs)