Thread: Maestro

<p>LMFAO I translated it as "give us something with a hook that can be in autotune." Because in all complete honesty, anyone familiar with Juelz Santana's work knows that he does not sound right on a beat that sounds like "Live Ya Life."</p>
<p>Just saying...</p>
<p>It's a weird thing to ask for - for Santana. I don't think he'd fuck with that crossover track they're asking for neither. He needs them Harlem hits with them shuffles. Real bra poppers. Harlem got its own swagg that he is a representative of in his music.&nbsp;</p>

<p>SMFH @ me using the word "swagg"</p>
<p>Someone hand me the noose.</p>

<p>@Maestro....aka Yoda...</p>
<p>I was kidding...I checked out your resume from your first post...def hope to learn from the power of your&nbsp; "force" and how to properly apply it in bettering my production skills...nunchuku skills...bow hunting skills...computer hacking skills....</p>

<p>@Mr. Kraft Singles Man, my ride out joint right now is actually Swag Surfin'....it just appeals to the down south in me....please don't take my backpack...please!!!</p>

<p>OH MY GOD... FIRST I CAN'T GO TO SLEEP, THEN I SEE SWAG N BACKPACK IN THE SAME SENTENCE!&nbsp; Its official, we're all gonna die - lmfao!</p>
<p>I hear wha u're sayin' about that whole Juelz thing KS.&nbsp; Here's where the line gets fuzzy for me.&nbsp; It seems that A&amp;Rs apparently "kno" what's "poppin'" when it comes to trax.&nbsp; They kno wha the artist needs.&nbsp; This is why most producers who are IN just go straight to the artist themselves n bypass the middle man... oops, I mean A&amp;R.&nbsp; If Juelz is lookin' for that himself personally or if they think he can actually pull it off... then get all the Just Blaze u can.&nbsp; But, I'm wit u on that... Harlem has their own thing, so I wouldn't be surprised if someone from DP actually did have that requirement n it got denied cause that wasn't the "direction" Juelz was goin' in in the first place (Dancin' On Me n alllat...)!&nbsp; OH MY GOD, I'M REALLY UP AT 8:14AM LISTENIN' TO N LOOKIN' AT SWAG SURFIN' ON&nbsp;MTV2 - DAMN U CD (the braudz on the bus look yummy tho)!!!&nbsp; OH MY GOD, THAT CRISPY DUDE IS IN THE VID!&nbsp; NOW KANYE'S DEPRESSIN' ASS... ARGH!!!</p>
<p>Let's move on, shall we... its true wha u guys are sayin'.&nbsp; U wanna get to the point u become a manufacturer wit your production.&nbsp; However, u would hope to end up in a Fat Joe situation n not in a situation wit Fat Joe... i.e. "Hey kid, that beat is dope.&nbsp; I'll buy it off of u for a few stax, but I needz all dat cred so I can get paid... CRACK CRACK CRACK!"&nbsp; Not to mention, its not promised to u that somn' gonna happen... we're all grindin'.&nbsp; I think u gotta get your trax up to par, but also to the point u just fit in a situation where they wanna deal wit u cause of the outcome u had wit whatever artist u worked wit.&nbsp; U could get a placement on a Mos Def album n it could be the hottest track of 09, but it won't get u any call backs when Lil' Wayne comes back out wit part 2 of Lolly Pop... Sour Patch.&nbsp; "Whoever did that Sour Patch joint is NICE... WE NEED WHOEVER THAT IS ON THE TRACK TO MAKE SOME FIAH FOR THIS ARTIST" says the wack A&amp;R.&nbsp; Its not just about the points u guys made, but its also about who u work wit, where u fit in, who u come in under or wit, etc.&nbsp;in my opinion.</p>

<p>Let's just face it and cut to the chase.</p>
<p>Some A&amp;Rs got the brain size of a door knob and need to be enrolled in an English course to get their adjective game up. Let's just be blunt and call it how it is...</p>
<p>"For Juelz, we need something that'll get spins, meaning a positive themed anthem - something with a strong IMPACT like TI's Live Ya Life"</p>
<p>There's nothing wrong with putting it like that. We're in the music biz too, we understand. Juelz Santana on Live Ya Life would be a horrible blend IMO and that was so last year. Hip Hop is always about reinventing and Juelz is a character in his own space to carve out the new sound so we're not talking about some rookie artist here. But that's just me....</p>
<p>I take it that they want a strong positive heavy radio spins anthem for this opp. And I love it! I mean they're out for us all to make big bucks and get them spins - they just need to learn how to express what they want better. End of story.</p>
<p>Maestro, the thread is back in your Grammy grimey hands. LOL</p>

<p>@Beatfellaz&nbsp; LMAO....man, because I am an old head break dancer from South Florida, I grew up on Two Live Crew, Luke, Poison Clan, Ghetto Boyz and Rap-o-lot (Gangsta Nip..one of the original Horror-core rappers), Jam Pony Tapes... and Eric B. &amp; Rakim, BDP, Native Tongues, Juice Crew, EPMD, NY Mixtapes...I am a hybrid of Down South and Up North (East Coast).......not to mention, when I got into NWA....I am one big melting pot of musicical influences......so please don't take my backpack, please!!!</p>

<p>@ Mr. KS...no doubt... I took the opt as looking for a radio friendly positive joint to get spins...which is all good, if that is the direction/type of track Juelz himself wants...but when going thru an A&amp;R, you have to give them what they are asking for hoping it is in the direction the artist is trying to go...</p>

<p>@KraftSingles I actually disagree SOMEWHAT with the "brain the size of a doorknob" comment about A&amp;R's though......most A&amp;R's aren't stupid.&nbsp; Just in a spot that involves a lot of conflicts of interests.&nbsp; For example, there are A&amp;R's who manage producers.&nbsp; Meaning they get a percentage off the placements of their producers.&nbsp; Which means it makes NO sense financially for them to help YOU get on a record when they can get their producer on a record and get paid for it.&nbsp; If i'm that A&amp;R, why in the pure hell would I not get paid to do what I was gonna have to do anyway?&nbsp;</p>
<p>I agree, its best to cut out the middleman whenever possible, but you gotta deal with A&amp;R's at some points......that's just the way it is.&nbsp; Just don't let a negative mindstate with regard to the politics of the industry cause you to become overly frustrated. No A&amp;R and no artist can stop you from getting where you wanna go.&nbsp; Only YOU can stop you.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Maestro,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Before you started getting placements, did you have to deal with balancing your music with a "regular job?" If so, how did you do this?</span></p>

@ Maestro,

What did you have to do in the beganing of your career to pay your attorneys fees and retainers, did you had to work a 9 to 5?

<p>whats up maestro,good to have u aboard the dp.welcome.</p>

<p>thats funny cause i try to do aleast 3 to 5 beats aday(sometimes)..and i do agree that working fast on some tracks helps motivate your craft.its a challenge for sure.</p>

<p>YO maestro! &nbsp;i respect what you're doing fam! and appreciate it as well. I have a few tracks on the DP artist page i'd like to get some feedback on. You're established and i like your work as well. so whenever you have time fam hit up the page and leave some words! PEACE!&nbsp;</p>