With the crazy week I have had, ain't nothing like an article aimed directly at producers to keep my eye on the prize. I totally make "type beats"....what about y'all? How do y'all feel about "type beats"? Is it a COP OUT, or a decent way to make a living and eventually fund what you REALLY wanna do?
lindsaydeyssonSo type beats...is it basically creating beats that mimic artists?6 years ago
coragee411Yep! Like for example an artist wants to rap over a beat similar to that Lil Uzi song he heard, he's gonna type "Lil Uzi Tyoe Beat" in YouTube or...Yep! Like for example an artist wants to rap over a beat similar to that Lil Uzi song he heard, he's gonna type "Lil Uzi Tyoe Beat" in YouTube or wherever he's looking. It's controversial, because it's seen as a way to make a name for yourself, yet at the same time is seen as lacking originality and being like "everyone else".Show more6 years ago
lindsaydeyssonIn that case, I mean I guess it's cool if you want to just ride someone else's wave. If it sounds good it sounds good though. But if it's literally...In that case, I mean I guess it's cool if you want to just ride someone else's wave. If it sounds good it sounds good though. But if it's literally another Lil Uzi beat then what are you doing? Be original because someone is going to appreciate that. The same way you're using a similar beat, they worked hard on that and many people appreciate it. You can work just as hard and create a beat that many people are going to love as well. Create a name for yourself.Show more6 years ago