| Big Paper by youngmenace |
9 days ago |
You outshined the other rappers on this track... Your last verse is far the best. Would be nice to hear you spit **** on this in a harder way.
Otherwise, same thing than with the other track, you should mix voices in the center.
Peace, Alex |
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| Trying to hide by alexandre |
9 days ago |
| Thanks Spitlogic. I still see a couple of things I could fix, but where TF times goes?!? |
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| Pour un retour aux sources by rustyred |
9 days ago |
C'est le retour aux sources!!!!
Boy, ce son est monstrueusement bon.
You killed it. The sample is ****in great, drums are grimmy, I love it.
Perfect track, the best I heard from you. Period.
Peace, Alex |
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| sj by Rkitek |
16 days ago |
WOW!That's a cool first sampled track. You found a nice sample from Syl and did your thing. Damn, I'm looking forward to hear more like that from you.
Peace, Alex |
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| Trying to hide by alexandre |
21 days ago |
Yo thanks Rkitek. About sampling, there's no method or special place to look for samples. Anything can do. Seriously, I sample classic, soul, blues, funk, ethnic, rock, country, no matter the genre, you just need to sharpen you ears and be able to detect a little loop or even just a simple sound that you want to use. Then, it's all about filtering, eq'ing, and most of all slicing the sample so you can play it like a real instrument.
Hit me up if you wanna know more!
Thanks for listening.
PEace, alex |
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| smooth ghetto melodie by rustyred |
21 days ago |
Oh, my man rusty is back! Yo, cool track, nice melody, a bit crazy playing with the tones. I like the drums too, but maybe some hi hats would compliment nicely.
Peace, Alex |
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| boom box by Rkitek |
21 days ago |
Yeah, I'm feelin ya. Cool vibe going on here. I like the sounds. But maybe cut a bit the compression on the snare and adjust the attack. It's like the snare is drowned.
That's a very cool chillin yet hard beat. |
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| Trying to hide by alexandre |
1 month ago |
Yo Gideon, we keep it ruff, rugged and raw! Thanks man, it's always great to know you like one track of mine 
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| cut by Rkitek |
1 month ago |
Man I love this. It's so tight, and played with a lot of feeling. Nice piano, nice string hits. It has a very West Coast feel to it, I could picture Ice cube ripping this off easy.
Thanks for sharing. Peace, Alex |
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| Chill Club by jamesjrn |
1 month ago |
Very chillin' indeed. I like the eerie sounds going on all over the track. Maybe would have liked a more present clap, it's kind of lost behind the sub bass...
If i got my mic already, I would love to throw some lyrics on this. But I would do that in french, just so you know!
Peace, Alex |
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| Mo' Scrilla by DJMarvel |
1 month ago |
Come on Icompers! How can you pass on this track? This is tight Marvel. I love the snare you used. Very nice mix of highs and lows. |
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| A Letter 2 HipHop by hiphopmoses |
1 month ago |
All I'm gonna say is that it feels good in my heart to hear and read what you have to say about hip hop. Thank you.
Peace, Alex |
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| ANTHEM - Final mix (Rodamental and Infamus da emcee) by alexandre |
1 month ago |
Thank you very much offbalance. That's always nice to see that people not into hip hop like a track like this one. I mean, it's music you know!
Peace, Alex |
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| ANTHEM - Final mix (Rodamental and Infamus da emcee) by alexandre |
1 month ago |
| I agree Rod, I don't understand... I guess it's too rough, or people diggin' hip hop are on vacation lol |
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| ANTHEM - Final mix (Rodamental and Infamus da emcee) by alexandre |
1 month ago |
| Thanks ShadowofNine, we're glad you liked it. |
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| Key of Life by raisin427 |
1 month ago |
| This is very epic. I love the progression of strings. Maybe some louder drums? It's a great track Raisin427, wrapped in mystery. Great atmosphere! |
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| orchestrate this by dro0kz |
1 month ago |
Beautiful melody, very original. I like it. Yeah, I think the whole track deserve some heavy drums behind (it comes at the end), maybe something a little off would do nice.
I enjoyed it.
Peace, Alex |
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| Phoenix - The ashes shall rise by alexandre |
1 month ago |
| Thanks Mikee and Spitlogic. Yeah, I know it's short. Well, it's just a preview. Need to work things out a bit |
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| Da Real Hip Hop Anthem by INFAMUS |
1 month ago |
Irok, I understand how you feel, but egotrip is part of hip hop, as much as clashes and beefs. Hip hop is a culture, and people trully embrassing it are no gangsters and don't preach violence. Considering that, egotrip and clash are a very peacefull way to express the violence that is within each and every human being. We're living in a society that put on top of values money, power and performance. When the CEO of big corporation metaphoricaly "kill" his opponents, he's celebrated as a powerfull visionnary smart *** manager. Now, what's so wrong about rappers trying to put themselves on the map in the same way, givin' it's more for fun than anything?
Anyway, thanks for the beat, I produced it |
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| Da Real Hip Hop Anthem by INFAMUS |
1 month ago |
Yo Infamus, I already posted a comment on Roda version. Just stopped by to show some love.
Peace, Alex |
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| Da Real Hip Hop Anthem by Rodamental |
1 month ago |
If there's any producer out there, get your hands out of your asses and sign those beat rippers!
Anybody heard such crazy flows here on Icomp. Answer is NOPE. Period. This is hip hop. |
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| Strangers In The Night by MrFreeze676 |
2 months ago |
| Don't listen to the kid up there and his claps. I've to agree with Marvel : this is already perfect the way it is. Pro stuff. |
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| Blades Of The Immortal by MrFreeze676 |
2 months ago |
How come I didn't hear that before???
I love your approach to beat producing. This is very very good. |
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| The Dogs Of War by MrFreeze676 |
2 months ago |
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHH man! THat's crazy hot. You got the art of grime. Sample is perfect and the drums are mad.
Unbelievable beat. I'm a fan
Peace, Alex |
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| The Throwdown by mesiahthegreat |
2 months ago |
I don't like crunk, but have to admit this is extremely well done. Got my neck bouncing a little while!
Peace, Alex |
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| My 1st Song by IcePack |
2 months ago |
Very original and creative Ice. The aca of Hay really fits. Great job. I'll see if i can download your album. Props man, that's a great deal to release one full effort.
Peace, Alex |
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| MUSE - Knights of the Thunder by alexandre |
2 months ago |
| Thanks Danvorbis for downloading this piece. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Yeah, Muse didn't want to use it on the album, even as an extremely well hidden track. I figured it meant it was not that good! |
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| Poverty by Rodamental |
2 months ago |
That's what hip hop have been missing for a long time : engagement and consciousness. Very deep track indeed, pointing out some of the problems we're facing nowadays, to get the people aware of what's really going on.
Roda, the flow and lyrics are just great. Keep doin' your thing and bringing this new flavour to the game.
I'm sorry for the 2 guy spitting on the verse, but you outshined him and left him with no chance...haha |
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| ONE DAY (BEAT) by dantanna |
2 months ago |
Man, that's ****in hot. I love the grime feel of the beat with that bad*** kick drum. The piano slices (you choped your own playing?) are geat, so are the voice samples and the horns. Well, I've to agree with Ice, this is the best beat you uploaded here on Icomp. It sounds like a modern interpretation of what Primo would do if he was not stucked in the 90's sound (which I love and deeply respect, since I'm stucked there as well haha).
Hope you achieve your big secret project!
Peace, Alex |
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| Ladies Blues by Symplistik |
2 months ago |
Holy ****in crap! That's tight, creative, sweet and perfectly done. get somebody to spit on this.
Peace, Alex |
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| Broken by SPITLOGIC |
2 months ago |
The lyrics are beautiful man, very deep and meaningull. I couldn't imagine what could go with this beat, you had it totally figured out. Tight delivery on the flow, and I LOVE the scratches after the 1st verse.
I'm really glad we did this little something together. Thanks for the time you put into this collab', and thanks or sharing the great result!
Peace, Alex |
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| 'BOUT MY CASH (BEAT) by dantanna |
2 months ago |
Lovely. The tiny music box that emphasize the sample is great. Awesome drums. Would be fire with lyricist spittin over it!
Peace, Alex |
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| Nobody Looking by AMBIENTREVERB |
2 months ago |
Crossover hip hop is always great to listen to. You did a pretty good job setting up a special atmosphere with this track.
Peace, Alex |
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| Living Through Conflicts by nickbeast |
2 months ago |
Nice. I love the Ennio Morricone sample. Well, I for sure would like a more consistant drums, but your job on the guitar and bass is great, and the overall instrumental is lovely.
Your flow is ok as well, lyrics are interesting and bring a definitely new subject, very different from the holy **** we hear from most big americans rappers that don't have ay consciousness.
Peace, Alex |
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| day4 beat by ip96impala |
2 months ago |
Murdurious beat! It's fat, great melody.
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| Moving On by sideburnsbob |
3 months ago |
Bananas! Very original track. Propos for playing everything yourself.
Peace, Alex |
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| Smooth Move by RichardMooney |
3 months ago |
So Jazzy!!! Loved everything about it, especially the sax. Great tune man.
Peace, Alex |
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| END OF MAY / JEDI MIND TRICKS by alexandre |
3 months ago |
Thanks CrazyLocster. Yeah, base isn't that well mixed, I know.
Pjere, thanks, cool comment.
Semiotics, thanks man, you're one of the best here on Icomp, I trully appreciate.
Peace, Alex |
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| ANTHEM by alexandre |
3 months ago |
| Too loud for you. Period. |
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| LIfe's a circus - Part 1 by alexandre |
3 months ago |
| No way Arn, it's bangin' haha. Thanks for the listen |
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| Freestyle - Swing by alexandre |
3 months ago |
Quantize is the ****, I don't care!
THis is just fun, maybe I'll loop the best part with the beat, but I don't plan to work on this much i think.
Peace, and thanks for listening |
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| U Anit a Killa Freestyle!!! by INFAMUS |
3 months ago |
They ain't killas, but you killed this. Straight dope |
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| Lets Keep it Real by Rodamental |
3 months ago |
Good use of apple loops. As always, the vocal delivery is the tightest part of the track. Loved it. Let's keep it real man, no fake ****.
Hey, Rodamental, how's it going with that anthem track?
Peace, Alex |
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| Looking For Love Rmx! by INFAMUS |
3 months ago |
Tight vocals, great flow. Smooth, I liked it.
Peace, Alex |
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| Freedom (Remix) by SPITLOGIC |
3 months ago |
I got to agree with Gideon, not really diggin' the beat, but the vocal delivery is tight, very good flow, tight and most of all smart meaningfull lyrics.
Those lyrics on a very tight beat would be very hot... Oh yeah, very hot indeed. If you're interested on doing a little something together, holla at me. |
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| oh natalie tut tut part one by Lapskin |
3 months ago |
| Lot of fun, that's pretty cool and the music is great. |
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| Diggin' the crates - Test by alexandre |
3 months ago |
THanks Infamus. Yeah, I've been workin on this track lately, following your advice. I'll upload it soon, it'll be a banger!
Yo, thanks for the constructive comment.
Peace, Alex |
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| B**** N*CC** Run (MJ remix) by Symplistik |
3 months ago |
Always runnin' haha. That's pretty cool. Very uptempo, very energyzing beat. The wha wha guitar is great.
You were already a ****in good producer 6 years ago man...
Peace, Alex |
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| Reggae Snip Beat 2 by Arn |
3 months ago |
Great samples. Great beat. I think I would like a more regular hi hats on this (especially when you double the kick drum, the fast hi hats take me a bit away). Yeah, I agree with Gideon, this is fat, so put a fat bass! That Izotop plugin for the crispy bacon noise is cool, in this case sounds like it doesn't come from the sample as such, right?
Altogether, you made a very good beat, as usual. It's nice to feel the progression in your work. You'll make a hell of a good producer. No correction : you're already a hell of a producer!
Peace, Alex |
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| Today by alexandre |
3 months ago |
THanks Arn. I see you can't go along with my snares lately Yeah, very simple meloedy, very Primo indeed, but no samples, everything played, here's the deal.
I go comment your last track, sounds the bomb |
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| ANTHEM by alexandre |
3 months ago |
Oh yeah, Arn, the sample skips on the horns in between the beat, but it's not my mistake, the original LP skips on the turntable like this. I didn't mind!
You got very good hears... |
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| Blades on 'em by Symplistik |
3 months ago |
| Beautiful beat. Very grimmy with a very easy going melody, that's a nice contrast. |
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| ANTHEM by alexandre |
3 months ago |
Arn, get better headphones man or listen on monitors, you'll see the levels are alright for a mc'ing beat.
Rodamental, hit me up with your vocal version. You got talent man, this could be fire. Rip it off!
Symplistik, man, I think we really understand each other's work, and it's great to know you're feelin' my stuff. Reciprocity is true, you know it. Let's rock the place haha
Peace, and thanks for listening and comments.
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| Snap your Hands by Symplistik |
3 months ago |
You've got the most important for a beatmaker : a signature. Your beats are reconignezable from the very first notes. That's the bomb again. Honest? I was disapointed you didn't bring back in the beat the sample slices you've at the beginning, very DJ Premier the cuts. THinking about making a beat with those samples? Would be great!
But this is a wonderful piece fo' sure
Peace, Alex |
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| good vibes by gideon |
3 months ago |
BOOM BAP beat, awesome samples, great feel : perfect. The bridges with the trumpet/flute solo is dope. So hip hop.
Peace, Alex |
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| In my head (raw) by Symplistik |
3 months ago |
Man, you know I love that melodic hip hop ****! This is a great with a progression all the way. Nice uptempo. Keep them comin'
Peace, Alex |
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| Life's a circus - Part 2 by alexandre |
3 months ago |
Oh yes, it is Gideon!
Arn, nice way to put up your AKG headphones haha. Yeah, I know 20syl of course, very very good producer, rapper and turnablist. |
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| Today by alexandre |
3 months ago |
Well, good to hear that, thanks Ice. I'll try fading out the vocal on the verses.
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| Life's a circus - Part 2 by alexandre |
3 months ago |
| Thanks Ice |
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| LIfe's a circus - Part 1 by alexandre |
3 months ago |
| Yeah, and also Big Noyd on his mixtape. Well the question is "do you like it?" |
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| MPC - building a melody by alexandre |
3 months ago |
| Thanks Gideon. Yeah, it's all about the sample slices with this track, the rest is crap! hahah |
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| ANTHEM by alexandre |
3 months ago |
Thanks Gideon and Mesiah.
Mesiah, this is the full version, I don't see nothing to add The essence of this beat, as every punchy anthem is the simplicity of the beat, meant to emphasize and compliment the flows and lyrics of the Mc's. Try to rap on this and you'll understand what I mean.
As for the orchestra sound, haha, I really doubt you ever heard that... but FYI, it's from a french singer called Michel Sardou, whose notoriety never crossed the borders. But who knows, don't want to underestimate your knowledge of french music!
Peace, and thanks again. Alex |
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| just another face by gideon |
3 months ago |
| Oh, yeah, the reverb on the snare : WOW! |
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| just another face by gideon |
3 months ago |
Beautiful, heartfull, wonderfull, somebody help me with the "...full" words. Some kind of neo-hip hop-soul **** that I love. So good you came to Icomp, so nice to have you here.
Peace, Alex |
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| Life's a circus - Part 2 by alexandre |
3 months ago |
| Thanks for the love Gideon. Yeah, tambourine and big drums were the basis I had for this beat, I just came up with the melody in a couple minutes, very simple, just to compliment the rawness of the rythmic line. Glad you liked that |
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| Today by alexandre |
3 months ago |
Thanks Mesiahthegreat. Good hears, yeah, the snare is off by 1/64th (in advance), but just the snare... I kinda like how it sounded, but I'm not stuck on this. We'll try to come up with the usual sync drums!
Peace, Alex |
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| Aznavour by alexandre |
3 months ago |
| Thanks Douglas and Ronald. You've been digging in the antics haha Nice to hear it again though! |
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| Freestyle - Swing by alexandre |
3 months ago |
Thanks Gideon (****n I have even my own style now!) and Ronald. Would be honoured to collab. Don't have much time later, but if you hit me up with an idea, I'll do my best!
Peace, Alex |
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| W.O.L.V.E.S. by alexandre |
3 months ago |
| Thanks, appreciate your comments. Yeah, 100% GB done. You can get pretty good stuff out of this, though it's limited and Logic Studio is way better to make pro-sound beats. |
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| The Four Ailments by shavingronaldscar |
3 months ago |
Well, yeah, was talking about the 4 elements of hip hop  Jing, MCing, breakdancing, and graf art, as listed above. Hip hop used to be a whole culture, being reduced nowadays to the 4 ailments brilliantly pointed out... |
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| Thats Right by ghettoninja |
3 months ago |
Nice snare and big bass. That's pretty cool for a first beat! You'll find plenty good things here on Icomp to keep your music evolving. Welcome!
Peace, Alex |
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| The Four Ailments by shavingronaldscar |
3 months ago |
Sick! I like the approach, and totally agree. Interesting lyrics. Let's get back to the 4 elements, and show the kids how it's done.
Peace, Alex |
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| MPC - building a melody by alexandre |
3 months ago |
Thanks Symplistik, always nice to get your opinion. You're very kind on this one, it's very messy... but the sample demonstration is there I guess...
Peace, Alex |
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| The Next Big Thing by DJMarvel |
4 months ago |
Pretty tight. I'm somehow missing the bass. Hook is awesome. Keep killin' it.
Peace, Alex |
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| Phil by Digital |
4 months ago |
There used to be a time where every Digital upload would get 150 plays in a day... Good ol'times are gone. I can't believe 22 persons listened to that and didn't feel like commenting.
Well, Digital, it's good to have you back. This piece is beautiful. I love how you recreated the melody with exotic instruments, it's a great feel. It's very organic, creative, evolving and moving.
I hope to hear from you on Icomp soon.
Peace, Alex |
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| little men by gideon |
4 months ago |
Who's the illest? You're fo sure. No need to go through the details, this is cold as ice from A to Z.
Peace, Alex |
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| Childhood 2.0 by DJMarvel |
4 months ago |
Still illin' kid. 20 stars go to this beat, the tightest I've ever heard from you. The off hi hats just make the rythmic bombastic. Love it, love it, love it.
Peace, Alex |
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| D.C. Times Revised by DJMarvel |
4 months ago |
That's the ****in **** man! Love the Acapella from Mr X to the Z Xzibit. Great album.
Beat tight, great remix.
Peace, Alex |
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| No One Redeaux (updated w/ bass) by schlongson81 |
5 months ago |
You got it right with the bass!
I think I like this version more than the original. Great job.
Peace, Alex |
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| Praxtice by Symplistik |
5 months ago |
Oh btw, the classical piece you sampled is Nocturne Number 15 in F Minor, Opus 55 Number 1 by Frederic Chopin.
It's hard to tell with just the sample, but the quality of recording and the feel on the piano, I would say it's the interpretation by Vladimir Horowitz or Artur Rubinstein.
The whole beat is kinda mixed too much on the left channel though. Hear it as well?
Peace, Alex |
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| Praxtice by Symplistik |
5 months ago |
OHHHHHH man that's the ****in' bombin' ****!!! This beat is extremely good. Great editing sampling.
I need to get my mic soon to throw something on this and show the kids how it's done haha |
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| Grace (Where would I be) by Symplistik |
5 months ago |
Grimmy **** man. Dat dirty sound you got here is crazy. Keep them comin' |
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| Trumpets by DJMarvel |
5 months ago |
Just comin' back to show some love for this track man.
That's the tightest drums here on Icomp. Word.
Alex |
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| Looney T Freestyle by jasonhunwick |
5 months ago |
The beat is amazing... Is that yours? (I've the feelin I've heard it already).
The recording quality isn't top, but your homie got talent in this style. The voice isn't mature yet, but the style is. Will look forward to hear more from him on your prods.
Peace, Alex |
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| Cant **** Wit A King by jasonhunwick |
5 months ago |
Very good beat. I can see the evolution of your production skills. This is tight, sounds professionnal.
Peace, Alex |
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| Lay It On Me by clwedel |
5 months ago |
Not exactly the type of sound I like. But this is so well done that I can just applause.
You've got talent, it's very catchy. Obvious influence from Timbaland and the artists he produced lately, but very professionnaly handled.
Great song
Peace, Alex |
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| Headphones On by liquid |
5 months ago |
Love the bass, love the bass, love the bass.
I like how you adapt your flow on this track.
I think that this beat would be amazing with processed drums rather than classic live kits ones... I can hear it and it sounds so good.
But it has it's own personality like that, forget it.
Great track. Peace, Alex |
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| The Odds by schlongson81 |
5 months ago |
Man, if you have Trilogy, than get the bass on the "No one" cover of Alicia Keys, please!
Regarding this beat, the instruments are not tuned together( bass and guitar riff). Don't know if it's on purpose, but well, it doesn't sound right to me, sorry. Maybe you could fix that, and get the drums to sound a bit more dynamic in the mix.
Peace, Alex |
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| Noone Redeaux (premature no bass) by schlongson81 |
5 months ago |
That's a nice cover you did. Nice piano and guitars. The drums are cool also.
But where is the bass??? You need a bass to complete this.
I must say I'm not a big fan of this song. But I like how you turned it into a straight middle-tempo rap oriented beat.
Just get a bass! lol
Peace, Alex |
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| Zone 112 Sector K by pjATthestudiofiles |
5 months ago |
Common, 4 days uploaded, no comments!
This is hot dude. I like this crossover genre very much. The synths are really cool, and the drums fit nicely.
Great beat.
Peace, Alex |
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| All I'd Ever Need by liquid |
5 months ago |
Good to have you back!!!
Mike Savi is a monster on the beats. I listened to his Myspace new stuff...simply amazing.
Like Sideburnsbob emphasized, great storytelling. Your flow kind of changed, more simple and efficient. I like that.
Love the track.
Peace, Alex |
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| Scramble by Arn |
7 months ago |
Amazing Arn. You finally got down the "crossover" hip hop style, and you did it with maestria.
It's a very great beat. Beautiful sample, tight drums and the electronic sounds bring something extra to the atmosphere.
Peace, Alex |
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| Imagine by Rodamental |
7 months ago |
Tight. Symplistik's beat is a bomb with lyrics over.
Good hip hop.
Peace guys, Alex |
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| On the eve of war by alexandre |
7 months ago |
Still bangin' haha. Thanks Crazylocster!
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| H!p- Hop by Rodamental |
7 months ago |
Hot, hot, and conscious! Real lyrics, glad to hear that.
Let's work together! |
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| Somethings gone by PjereBeats |
7 months ago |
Definitely missing a bassline. The little piece of the sample you repeat after a while somehow doesn't work as the main verse melody. I would maybe use the whole melody of the sample for the verses and add a synth to mark the difference with chorus (or some strings that would nicely compliment the guitar).
You got a killer sample, you cut it like a pro, just get down on the sequencing and mix, get a bass, and you have fire.
Btw, the drums are just enormous, very well programmed.
Enjoyed it, peace, Alex |
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| Lafayette by DJMarvel |
7 months ago |
Nice crossover stuff Marvel. You got down on this Reason **** very well!
Lyrics fit marvellously haha
Peace, Alex |
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| Back In The Day by BlendWellMusic |
7 months ago |
Wow, I'm feelin this ****!! THat's hot. Great music, very groovy.
Well, you asked for constructive comment, so... I kind of feel that the bass is too present in the mix. It's nice as such, no doubt, but it put the melody in the back, which is a pity to my hears, since it's beautiful. Mix of the vocals could be improved with a bit of reverb i guess.
Devil is in the details. That's an overall very impressive track.
Keep them comin',
Peace, Alex |
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| Never Done by legendn |
7 months ago |
This is cool. I can hear the actual influences in your production. Nice sample, very chill. Nice drums. Get a bass on this track and it could be very good.
Peace, Alex |
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| freedom (Snip) by PjereBeats |
7 months ago |
I would love to hear Quasimoto on this track. This is great, I like the samples and the way you used them. Very minimalistic, and yet great.
Peace, Alex |
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