There are many different hardware/software options to use in order to put together quality Hip Hop remixes. The software known as Ableton Live (now in version 8) provides all the tools necessary to produce a quality Hip Hop remix by mixing elements of any tempo without degrading sound quality. Sony Acid software is another option to consider for remixing purposes as well. Research online to find additional hardware and software options. The purpose of this article is to provide tips on how to put together Hip Hop remixes after you already have your recording and production equipment and/or software set up and ready to start remixing. The information presented should not be considered as “Remixing Rules”, however by following these tips you will have a much better chance of producing Hot Hip Hop Remixes that will please audiences of all kinds.
To have the most flexibility and options when starting a Hip Hop remix, you’ll want to have the acapella and instrumental beat of the original song, as these will allow you the most options when doing your Hip Hop remixes. The first thing to consider when planning a Hip Hop remix is to decide if you are going to keep the overall approach of the song the same as the original while adding Hip Hop elements to the track, such as rap verses and/or beat replacement or if you are going to change the perspective of the song from a female point of view to a male point of view or vice versa. The main thing to consider when deciding whether or not to change the song’s beat/instrumental to another is based on the popularity of the song’s current beat/instrumental. If the song’s original beat/instrumental is found to be a major factor in the song’s overall success and cannot be improved upon, do not change the beat. Doing so could quickly alienate your listeners who have really stuck to the song’s original. defeat.
When remixing a song that will retain the original beat/instrumental, you should enhance the song by rearranging the track’s vocal elements and add an 8, 12, or 16 bar Hip Hop verse as an introduction to the song over the already popular beat/instrumental. of the song. You want the hip hop/rap verse to directly address the current theme of the song while adding another perspective/point of view and emotion to the track. You may want to incorporate the song’s hook into the mix directly after the rap verse intro, or you may decide to skip to the first or even second verse and really switch it up. You don’t want to change the order of things just for the sake of it, the changes you make should be for the purpose of enhancing the emotion level of the song for the remix to elevate it even further, the remix should be heard as an enhancement of the original song and if not, it shouldn’t be done at all.
When you find a song where you’d like to change the beat/instrumental to make the remix better, remember that you don’t have to use an original beat that you produced for the remix, in fact, one technique that works really well is to work with hit pieces. previous ones that may have dealt with similar themes to the current song you are remixing. By mixing the rhythm elements of the previous popular song, it will enhance the remix while further captivating the listener’s ears with a sense of nostalgia. You can even use elements from multiple songs to complete your Hip Hop remix. This technique is not to be confused with mixes known as mash-ups, which are essentially multiple songs mixed together more like a live DJ mix. The different song elements used in the remixes should have a more planned, edited, and polished sound by only using the song elements that fit perfectly with any adjustments made prior to recording in order for the track to sound like a professional production. On some Hip Hop remixes, you may decide to only use the original song’s hook/chorus while completely replacing the sung verse with rap verses, this can be done while using the original beat/instrumental, or switching to a different one if you feel like it. you can improve it.
If you are a rapper/hip hop artist putting together a “CD/mixed tape download in order to promote it using instrumentals of already popular songs, I suggest that instead of putting your rap verses on the beat/instrumental of the popular song by themselves, add your rap verse (one or two 8 or 16 bar ones) to the song keeping the original artist in the song as well.If the song is popular, you risk confusing the listener as that you’ll expect to hear the artist you already like on the song.By adding rather than replacing them, you’ll be able to showcase your raps on a song that already has fans, as well as show that you can fit in and showcase your skills alongside the recording artist you already like. popular/established.
It’s a good idea to have at least one voice tag near the beginning of the track that announces the track as a Remix. This tag will give the listener a sense of excitement and anticipation, while also letting them know that this is a remix.
**The Remixer should always remember that a remix that does not offer an improvement on the original song is, in fact, a remix that should not be done.