Just copped a studio projects b1 and pre.

[Prospect (VA)]

Faggot motherfucker trying to justify his being a dick and hating by me supposedly being "arrogant, and belittling the name of christ" like im not religous or something. Dukes probably a fat fuck who sits at home on his computer all day, mad cause he wasnt picked to play ball at school, and wishing he could rhyme. So he tries to bring down other people. STUPID FAGGOT.

 

[chessrock]

Well, Prospect . . . I hate to say it, but it's folks like you who make me not really like rap all that much.


Blasphemous . . . arrogant . . . and with a big, gigantic chip on his shoulder. You have to understand that certain people take the whole Christ issue seriously. Jesus Christ, Prospect! And then you go off on your F this and Mother f'in that rampage. If you really are religious, then I suppose you have some confessing to do. If you really are like Christ on the mic . . . I don't suppose the big J would use some of your choice of vocabulary, now, would he? I'd say you're more like a big, dumb, idiot on a mic.

Oh well, your comments have been interesting. I'm sure it won't be long before the moderator blips them off somewhere in to cyberspace. Good luck.

 

[mallcore pop]

Prospect, have I talked to you about the new Bellari tube pre?

It's got some great warmth and punch, and at a great price.

Perfect for hip-hop. Let me know. . .

MP

 

[chessrock]

Yea, we got a couple guys who want to form a group with you, too. One goes by the name 'a HottSauce? You ever hear of the guy?

He's kinda' like Mary on a mic.

Then there's this guy named Thirsty.

He's more like Moses on the mic.

Although he claims he's "betta' thn' halfa' you PEEPS." I don't know if he can hang with you. You guys might have to duke it out to see who reigns supreme.


I'll be your DJ. I'm kinda' like Ponsious Pilot and on the turntable.

 

[Henri Devill]

im very religous, in no way shape or form, was I comparing myslef to christ. I was simply saying Jesus Christ was the most perfect being to ever walk this earth. " Im like christ on the mic, but in the physical form". Simply saying im as great as jesus was if you compare me with a mic in my hand.

Very John Lennon like..LOL..Good luck



Don

 

[mallcore pop]

I called drum programming.

I'm Joshua on an MPC, 'cause I knock down beats like the walls of Jericho.

MP, BITCH!

 

[applesmasher]

I liked that first song. Couldnt understand what you were saying except that you thought you were jesus christ or something, but it sounded good. Are you gonna be one of the rappers that only raps about all their money now that they made it and how the music was just a way to get rich or are you going to make some thought provoking music?

 

[Bobalou]

Faggot motherfucker trying to justify his being a dick and hating by me supposedly being "arrogant, and belittling the name of christ" like im not religous or something. Dukes probably a fat fuck who sits at home on his computer all day, mad cause he wasnt picked to play ball at school, and wishing he could rhyme. So he tries to bring down other people. STUPID FAGGOT.

Christ on a mic?....I think I see the similarities!
maybe we all should cut this kid some slack he is only 16!..lets just hope he gets this religion thing figured out before meeting Master J. C. in person.

 

[Bob Keelan]

Faggot motherfucker trying to justify his being a dick and hating by me supposedly being "arrogant, and belittling the name of christ" like im not religous or something. Dukes probably a fat fuck who sits at home on his computer all day, mad cause he wasnt picked to play ball at school, and wishing he could rhyme. So he tries to bring down other people. STUPID FAGGOT.

thanks for re-enforcing all of the rap stereo-types

 

[Chris Shaeffer]

Prospect- hang around a bit and try not to take offense when someone criticizes your music.

If someone is criticizing your music, it doesn't mean they are attacking YOU. You can make it mean that and get upset about it, but reacting in anger like that will only make other, more reasonable people less likely to want to answer your questions. Flaming is common enough on the web, but not here.

To answer your question, there has been a good deal of good insight in this thread. The B-1 is a great starter mic and has plenty of quality to offer. The VTB-1 is a good choice to start with, too. Trying to compare them to the thousands of dollars worth of equipment found in the professional studios where the hits are made is a bit silly, though. They aren't in the same class at all, no matter how much better low cost mics are today than they were just a few years ago.

And the quality of a recording depends on WAY more than just the quality of the equipment. I'd suggest that you use your stuff the best you can and not worry about if it sounds "pro" or not. It won't- not for a long time! Its not an easy thing to learn, but every step of the process is absolutely captivating!

Enjoy,
Chris

 

[chessrock]

Flaming is common enough on the web, but not here.

Hmmm . . .

 

[lend_me_talent]

hey dude I agree with the guy that said don't let some of the negative posts bring you down. The first track was the best of the bunch I think you need to diversify your lyrics a bit though dude. Also if you have hot beats that will compensate for a lot when it comes to rap music. Best of luck dude if you want it bad enough and are willing to work to make it happen it can be yours.

 

[A1A2]

To quote one of your lyrics: "I'm like Christ on the mic, but in the physical form."


Now first off, I can respect someone who has a lot of confidence in their abilities . . . because in the industry you're trying to break in to, you're going to need it. Obviously, there's lots of competition, and things will get brutal.

But I have to wonder just why it is that so many of the folks doing this particular genre of musical expression feel the need to flaunt what appears to be such explosive arrogance and pretentiousness (?) Is that what it takes to get discovered? I mean, do you really think record execs are sifting through mounds and mounds of demo tapes looking for the act that is the most full of him/herself?

I hope you don't take this as a personal knock. I think your stuff sounds good, and it sounds like you're working really hard at it . . . and you seem like a nice person and all with intelligent lyrics to boot. But this is a trend I've been seeing a lot in R&B / hip-hop / rap genre, and it just seems logical to me that the whole cockiness thing has been fully explored to it's depths, and it's only a matter of time before the public is going to look for something else . . .

. . . and subsequently, the A&R guys might be thinking the same thing. So if you want to stand out from the pack, maybe you could try to distinguish yourself a little more. There's some intelligence in your lyrics . . . don't spoil it by reducing yourself to the level of the pimps and the ghetto queens that are already littering our airwaves on the radio and MTV.

Chess,
I never understood it, too until I took this class called, "Hip Hop History". What I thought would be an easy A class turned out to be pretty deep and educating. We studied Hip Hop's very roots, Africa, the "Afro-Diaspora" and how that created the early rhythm and blues to jazz, rock n' roll, funk, soul, blah, blah, and then hip hop. It's amazing how Africans invented "every" pop music genres throughout the American history.
Anyway, their attitude is getting old, agreed; but can you recall the Harlem Renaissance? I personally believe hip hop's attitude is a continuation of the Harlem Renaissance since it didn't last too long cuz of the great depression, only this time they are dealing with oppression from poverty instead of racism. I do believe the mass media has ruined the essence of hip hop, after all, rappers are only one of the four elements of hip hop, and I find it very lame for them to claim themselves “hip hop” OK, I really need to get some coffee now…

Al

 

[DJL]

Faggot motherfucker trying to justify his being a dick and hating by me supposedly being "arrogant, and belittling the name of christ" like im not religous or something. Dukes probably a fat fuck who sits at home on his computer all day, mad cause he wasnt picked to play ball at school, and wishing he could rhyme. So he tries to bring down other people. STUPID FAGGOT.

So does your b1 sound like crap or what?

 

[chessrock]

It's amazing how Africans invented "every" pop music genres throughout the American history.

I agree that they had a much larger influence than anyone gives them credit for. Much, much larger. But "invented" is kind of pushing things. And I don't like using that term, because it kind of clouds and confuses things.

Races and cultures don't invent things. Individuals do. Cultures can influence, morph, and evolve certain trends, but I think it's kinda' silly to argue over what "race" invented this or invented that. Caucasions didn't invent the Pasteurization process any more than Europeans. Louis Pasteur invented pasteurization. And he happened to be a white French dude, which is totally irelevant in the big picture of things. What color hair did he have? Should the dark-hairds take credit for it? Should bearded men take credit for it, because LP had a beard?

Anyway, none of this changes the fact that, in our society, excessive bravado, machismo, and exaggerations of self-worth generally aren't looked very favorably upon -- and that's what I'm focusing on. Granted, narcissistic people can be found anywhere . . . they date pretty far back . . . and they can be found in quite a few cultures. Which doesn't make them any less annoying, nor does it excuse them.

 

[statecap]

Prospect...

It's obvious that you have talent...
If you were to do a search on the BBS you would find out that yes, the B-1 is a good "starter mic.
You would also read that it is "opinions" that everyone gives to fellow recordists/muscians.
I'm sure you will agree that everyone is entitled to their opinion.

Do yourself a favor and make your own road.

After all...you asked us.

Best of luck