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If you’ve been writing music for a decade but are just starting to dive into vocal melodies, you’re not alone in facing challenges with phrasing and creating vocal dynamics that don’t feel repetitive.
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Adding FX and ear candy can feel like a daunting task, especially when you start to overthink the process. However, these little details are often what bring a track to life, adding depth, excitement.
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If you’ve just stepped into the world of music production, vocal stutters can be a fun and impactful technique to add excitement and energy to your tracks. You’ve heard that fast vocal stutter at...
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If you’ve been experimenting with synthesizers, you know the quest for a perfect synth sound can be a challenging but rewarding process. Whether you’re looking for something clean yet huge, or...
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Hey there, fellow music creators! Whether you’re balancing a day job, DJ gigs, and music production, or just feeling creatively stuck, you’re not alone. Many of us hit a wall at some point, where...
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In this article, we’ll explore the most efficient ways to master your creative process as a beatmaker, and how you can learn from one of the most respected producers in the game: J Dilla.
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This Labor Day weekend, Bumbershoot Arts and Music Festival returns to Seattle Center from August 31 to September 1, 2024. With a rich history spanning over 50 years, Bumbershoot continues to be a...
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As the summer winds down and the crisp autumn air begins to roll in, music enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating one of California’s premier music festivals. The Ohana Festival, set to take place...
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His Songwriting Methods Produced Record-Breaking Achievements
Since his emergence in 2015, Post Malone has been rewriting history and blurring boundaries. With the diamond-selling “Congratulations” and back-to-back #1 debuts on the Billboard Top 200, Malone has received countless multi-Platinum certifications globally. His fourth album, "Twelve Carat Toothache," continued this trend with a Top 5 debut, leading to his largest headliner tour to date. His single "Sunflower" became the highest-certified single in RIAA history, marking him as a generational icon.
Malone's 2019 album, "Hollywood’s Bleeding," achieved triple-platinum status and dominated the Billboard Top 200, with the lead single "Circles" making history on the Hot 100. Following the success of "beerbongs & bentleys," he broke a 54-year-old record by charting nine songs in the Top 20 of the Hot 100. He has also made history with the most RIAA diamond-certified singles for any artist, holding eight diamond records as of 2023.