To get you into the spirit of a new Really Not Radio show called "Just Gimme A Beat", which features ONLY beats, instrumentals, grooves and vibes that will showcase and highlight the producer. The producer is such a key component to a solid song in my opinion. When a song is produced correctly it speaks volumes and creates the lyrics. That's why many emcees can spit or freestyle over dope beats because the rhythm or soul of the song is felt as they speak their minds. I have to also mention that lyrics can give shape and bring life to a beat, so it's so important to network and find the right producer to be able to communicate both of your vision to the listener. Enter in REL, who was born in New York, NY, but was raised in San Francisco, CA. He's a cinematographer, musician, audio engineer and was the director/producer for an independent Bay Area hip hop TV show called Distortion 2 Static for 10 years. He's also among many other dope artists and producers on the SWTBRD's (Sweetbreads Creative Collective) label. REL's passion for his craft and lifestyle is heard and seen in every project he's apart of whether it be music, TV, video or other cultural events presented to preserve the art of hip hop and music as a whole.
REL is such a multi-faceted person who will be successful at anything he puts his hand to, but for today I'm just going to touch on his music production. His music can stand on its own without lyrics while making you feel like you just experienced an entire story by the song's end. His beats are so multi-dimensional and asymmetric. What I mean by asymmetric is that you never feel like he's brought back the same loops after initial use. His beats are unpredictable and the music NEVER gets boring, which is a major plus for music connoisseurs like myself. He also uses the right sounds to grab your attention. Picking your samples when you create a beat is soooo important. It can really make or break the final outcome of the song, especially in the mixing stage. I also really love the vocal samples he chooses to use. They fit so perfectly, and he cuts them up and places them into the production seamlessly. His beats are just so rich and full of life, and they are great for any occasion whether you're walking down the street or on the train with your headphones on, at work, doing homework or at a kickback on a beautiful sun shiny day. REL is super fresh and many artists from Northern California and beyond have and are discovering his dopeness. Emcees, if you get a beat from REL your fans will mos def listen and pay attention. Invest in yourself and holla at REL. Support his efforts by buying his albums, downloading the music or the very least follow him on your favorite social network! Twitter, Facebook, Soundcloud . Check out some of my favorites from REL below...
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