Producer Diaries Podcast | Episode #17.

Jay Cactus, Ocean, and LLB join forces to bring you a brand-new weekly podcast where we talk about music production, content creation, life, and current events.

The conversation covers various topics including music production, email marketing, and recent rap beefs. We discuss the challenges of mixing live drums, the importance of email marketing in the music industry, and the benefits of outsourcing tasks. We also touch on the recent diss tracks between Chris Brown and Quavo, as well as the ongoing beefs in the rap industry. The conversation covers various topics including rap beefs, travel experiences, and food adventures. We discus the last person they would want to engage in a rap beef with, with 50 Cent being a popular choice due to his ability to ruin lives outside of music. We also talk about their travel plans, with Ocean sharing his recent trip to China and his future plans to visit South Korea. The conversation ends with a discussion about the decline in group meet-ups and the desire to plan future trips together. The conversation touches on the topic of internet speed and options for faster Wi-Fi, including Elon Musk's satellite-based internet service. We also discuss their favorite plugin companies for instruments and effects, with UAD and Waves being mentioned. The conversation then shifts to the most overrated and worst plugin companies, with no clear consensus. We briefly discuss AI plugins and the potential future of AI influencers and musicians. The conversation explores various childhood games and food preferences. They reminisce about playing games like Knockdown Ginger, Heads and Bullies, and Tug of War. We also discuss different regional names for food items, such as chip butties, chip rolls, and chip sandwiches. The conversation highlights the changes in technology and how it has impacted our childhood experiences. The conversation in this part revolves around food preferences, childhood memories, and recent rap beefs. We discuss their favorite food spots, the appeal of Lebanese and Turkish cuisine, and the aftermath of eating greasy food. We also reminisce about childhood pranks and getting caught by adults. The conversation then shifts to recent rap beefs, including the Drake vs. Pusha T and Drake vs. Kanye West feuds. We mention diss tracks, beat battles, and the subjective nature of judging music. The conversation ends with a lighthearted discussion about who they would least want to have beef with as producers.

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Producer Diaries Podcast | Episode #16.

Jay Cactus, Ocean, and LLB join forces to bring you a brand-new weekly podcast where we talk about music production, content creation, life, and current events.

This episode covers topics such as the restrictions on social media in China, the impact of technology on memory, and tips for networking and marketing beats. We discuss the differences in social media platforms in China and the West, with LLB mentioning that China has its own versions of popular platforms. We also talk about the educational focus of TikTok in China compared to the entertainment focus in the West. In terms of marketing beats, we suggest putting beats in as many places as possible, giving away free beats to build an email list, and focusing on a specific niche. We also emphasize the importance of providing value and building relationships through genuine support and engagement. Finally, we discuss various ways to make money as a music producer. We suggest selling beats on type beat channels or offering free beats in exchange for email addresses. We also discuss the importance of building connections in the music industry and recommend meeting up with people in person. Finally, we mention some essential VSTs for mixing and mastering.



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Producer Diaries Podcast | Episode #15.

Jay Cactus, Ocean, and LLB join forces to bring you a brand-new weekly podcast where we talk about music production, content creation, life, and current events.

This episode starts with birthday wishes for LLB, who turns 21, then shifts to the topic of extreme activities like skydiving and bungee jumping, with mixed opinions on whether they would try them. We also talk about running as a form of fitness and the different challenges it presents compared to weightlifting. The conversation concludes with a discussion about J. Cole's diss track and his decision to take it down and apologize. The conversation then shifts to the production styles of UK artists, with Nines and Stormzy being mentioned as examples of artists who pay attention to detail in their beats. We also discuss the pressure artists face to innovate and experiment with their sound, and the potential divide between their core audience and new directions they may take. The conversation concludes with a brief discussion about Metro Boomin's new project and the challenges of releasing content in a timely manner. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss various topics related to the music production industry. We talk about the challenges of dealing with hacked social media accounts, the prevalence of ads for music production tools, and the potential negative impact of artists using producer tags on their beats. We also touch on the issue of copyright claims on beats and the strategies used in selling beats through direct messaging. In this part of the episode, we discuss the success of a type beat channel that focuses on a specific genre, such as Afro Drill beats. We also talk about the challenges of sticking to one style and the importance of niche down on type beat channels. We mention the need for good beats and the potential of experimenting with different thumbnail designs to stand out. We also discuss the competition in the type beat channel space and the importance of consistency and not giving up.

🎧 Listen to 'Your Love' by Ocean: https://bit.ly/41VNkyR
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