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30 Things I’ve Learned in 30 Years

30 Things I’ve Learned in 30 Years

Today I turn 30 years old. I’m spending it the best possible way I could think of, I’m in New York for the first time. Not only did I hit a milestone in life, but this month Hip Hop Makers turned 4 years old.

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5 Reasons to Work for Free

5 Reasons to Work for Free

This post is intended for music producer newbies. I started off my design career by working for free, and here are some of the benefits to producing for free.

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Steve Jobs’ Vision of the World

Steve Jobs’ Vision of the World

I thought this was a great video of Steve Jobs. I hope it inspires you, and you have a great weekend. Happy Friday!

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How Hard Are You Working for Your Dreams?

How Hard Are You Working for Your Dreams?

I recently started a new job where I work 8 to 9 hours a day. Have a hour and twenty minute commute each way, and come home to work on personal projects until 1:30am, to wake up at 7am to work on my project for a hour, and do it all over again.

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Inspiration: Will Smith Inspirational Words

Inspiration: Will Smith Inspirational Words

Here is a video that me and my co-worker have shared with each other when either one of us needs some motivation. Will Smith shares some of the wisdom he gained throughout his journey to success and explains the importance of extraordinary dreams. I hope it motivates you.

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Steps to Sell Your Beats by Tony Perez

Steps to Sell Your Beats by Tony Perez

Straight from Scratch Magazine. Tony Perez manages over 15 music producers. Here is his top 5 steps to sell your beats.

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Hit Songwriter Rico Love Advice – “You should quit music now” ( Must Watch! )

Hit Songwriter Rico Love Advice – “You should quit music now” ( Must Watch! )

I write post on encouraging everyone to work hard at pursuing your dreams, because if you don’t believe in yourself, no one will. But Rico Love has some thoughts on how he should respond to someone who wants to quit music, and I actually think his words are motivating.

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Pharrell Inspiring Youth to Chase Their Dreams

Pharrell Inspiring Youth to Chase Their Dreams

Pharrell sits down with Diggy Simmons to talk about people going for their dreams, and think about you having a huge advantage over the people who actually have nothing. Inspiring!

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25 Things to Keep in Mind for the New Year in 7 Words or Less

25 Things to Keep in Mind for the New Year in 7 Words or Less

The new year is approaching, and I was in search of some motivating words to inspire me. Here are some of the ones I found and put together. Leave your own in the comment section.

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5  Things Wrong with Rap Music

5 Things Wrong with Rap Music

Rap music was the first music I fell in love with. I listen to it daily still, and it’s a way of life for me. The world would suck without it. Yet, I see some problems in todays rap music.

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Pharrell Inspiring The Youth To Chase They’re Dreams

Pharrell Inspiring The Youth To Chase They’re Dreams

Pharrell shares some great information on striving for your dreams.

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Fearing Failure ( 6 Tips to Accomplishing Your Goals )

Fearing Failure ( 6 Tips to Accomplishing Your Goals )

Last August began planning a online web site to help people organize their personal information ( SimpleLifeTool.com ). Almost a year later, I am still working on this project. With a possible launch coming in the next few months. I’m wondering will anyone care, and will it be a failure.

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Beatmaking Beginners

Beatmaking Beginners

Ok so you wanna make beats, well first your gonna need to find a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) to work with.

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Why Taylor Swift & MTV Should Thank Kanye West

Why Taylor Swift & MTV Should Thank Kanye West

It’s 4 days after the 2009 MTV Music Video Awards, and the Talyer Swift / Kanye incident is still in the news. It’s in the most popular video section on Youtube, it’s been a trending topic on Twitter, and it’s still being shown on the news.

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Should You Stop Making Music?

Should You Stop Making Music?

I see this question all over the internet in almost every music forum I visit. Music producers or Artist on the verge of giving up music, and getting rid of all or their music equipment. So I wanted to address it.

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