The MooN sHizzLe Productions Blog - MsP News Updates and tips on Music Production, Mixing, Recording, Marketing, Music Software Error Fixes, and Music Theory and Application » kmclt http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog The official blog for MooN sHizzLe Productions, a music production collective specialzing in various genres including hip-hop, rap, r&b, and electronic music. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:33:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 New Black and Blue Ink. Track, “Beast with the Writtens!” http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/2010/09/new-black-and-blue-ink-track-%e2%80%9cbeast-with-the-writtens%e2%80%9d/ http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/2010/09/new-black-and-blue-ink-track-%e2%80%9cbeast-with-the-writtens%e2%80%9d/#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:33:09 +0000 MooN ShynE http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/?p=441 ATTENTION: Below this post is ADM’s writeup on his perception of dynamics which is an interesting analysis on how music pushes you emotionally. Make sure to check it out by clicking the link above, or if you are on the main page, scroll below this post!

Head on over to the Black and Blue Ink. Blog to hear the new track “Beast with the Writtens” from their upcoming album, “The Lyricist Manifesto.”

Click here to go to the song directly.

More to come soon!

-mnshyn

]]> http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/2010/09/new-black-and-blue-ink-track-%e2%80%9cbeast-with-the-writtens%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 Lyricist Manifesto = k-maculate’s thoughts http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/2010/08/lyricist-manifesto-k-maculates-thoughts/ http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/2010/08/lyricist-manifesto-k-maculates-thoughts/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:36:05 +0000 K-Maculate http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/?p=369 Sup ya’ll,

I’m using this upcoming album, “Lyricist Manifesto”, to demonstrate my lyrical prowess. I feel the 1st Black and Blue Ink. self-titled album was our best yet, showing our skills in word play, punch-lines and imagery. Through rational thought, I’m trying to challenge myself to make the Lyricist Manifesto a piece of lyrical art that would supply mainstream hip-hop listeners a more enjoyable experience than what they are subjected to on the radio and in clubs.

I try to listen to what’s playing out there…like kanye, 50, the cash money crew, Dipset,Jay-Z ….what have you…… but nothing catches my attention like a powerful verse supplied by those rippers that I do listen to……. Canibus, jedi mind tricks, rakim, and some lesser known cats. I can put together a good verse that can show I can rhyme in my sleep. But what Moon Shyne and I are trying to do in this next album will be a real treat to the hip-hop fan. I often have lyrical bars coming to me throughout the course of the day. What I do is harness that power till I hit the booth and lyrical magic then occurs. What I ask is from ya’ll is to take your ear-muffs off and pay attention to the power of the Lyricist Manifesto!

God Bless, K-maculate

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For more on Black and Blue Ink. and the upcoming “The Lyricist Manifesto” album, make sure to go to http://www.blackandblueink.net for the latest updates.

]]> http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/2010/08/lyricist-manifesto-k-maculates-thoughts/feed/ 0 New Black and Blue Ink. Track, “Scene 2 – The Ink. Tax” http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/2010/07/new-black-and-blue-ink-track-scene-2-the-ink-tax/ http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/2010/07/new-black-and-blue-ink-track-scene-2-the-ink-tax/#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:44:45 +0000 MooN ShynE http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/?p=343 Head on over to the Black and Blue Ink. Blog to hear the new track “Scene 2 – The Ink. Tax” from their upcoming album, “The Lyricist Manifesto.”

Click here to go to the song directly

More to come soon!

-mnshyn

]]> http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/2010/07/new-black-and-blue-ink-track-scene-2-the-ink-tax/feed/ 0 New and Improved Black and Blue Ink. Site! http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/2010/07/new-and-improved-black-and-blue-ink-site/ http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/2010/07/new-and-improved-black-and-blue-ink-site/#comments Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:41:09 +0000 MooN ShynE http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/?p=340 Check out the newly revamped official Black and Blue Ink. site at http://www.blackandblueink.net.

Stay tuned! Later today, the sequel to “Scene 1 – The Seige,” “Scene 2 – The Ink. Tax” will be released! Recording just finished a few hours ago and is in the process of being mixed properly.

Keep coming back for updates!

-mnshyn

]]> http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/2010/07/new-and-improved-black-and-blue-ink-site/feed/ 0 New Black and Blue Ink. Song, “Insurgency,” from the Upcoming Album “The Lyricist Manifesto” http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/2010/06/new-black-and-blue-ink-song-insurgency-from-the-upcoming-album-the-lyricist-manifesto/ http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/2010/06/new-black-and-blue-ink-song-insurgency-from-the-upcoming-album-the-lyricist-manifesto/#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:56:32 +0000 MooN ShynE http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/?p=326 The duo of Black and Blue Ink. (which consists of K-Maculate and myself) are here to present you with a new track that’ll get satisfy that hunger for hard lyrics, metaphors, wordplay and punchlines.  This one’s called “Insurgency,” and will be on the next BBI album coming out later this year called “The Lyricist Manifesto.”

If you like what you hear, make sure you like this blog entry, and also make sure you are a fan (or nowadays make sure you “like”) this song which is on the Black and Blue Ink. Facebook Fan Page which you can be a fan of as well.

More coming soon!  Stay tuned!

-mnshyn

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Third track off of Roll Call ‘10!  K-Maculate’s contribution, “Terminicus,” featuring Black and Blue Ink.!  This will also be on Black and Blue Ink.’s upcoming sophomore effort, “The Lyricist Manifesto.”

And if you haven’t seen it already, check the previous post for ADM’s Promo Video for “Screamer!”

More coming soon!

-mnshyn

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Second track off of Roll Call ‘10!  ADM’s contribution, “Circumstance,” featuring Black and Blue Ink.!

More coming soon!

-mnshyn

]]> http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/2010/04/second-track-from-roll-call-10-circumstance-featuring-adm-and-black-and-blue-ink/feed/ 0 MsP Production Vault: Drum Kit – Ethnic Percussion, and Some More Roll Call ’10 Updates! http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/2010/04/msp-production-vault-drum-kit-ethnic-percussion-some-more-roll-call-10-updates/ http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/2010/04/msp-production-vault-drum-kit-ethnic-percussion-some-more-roll-call-10-updates/#comments Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:38:52 +0000 MooN ShynE http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/?p=208 It’s Wednesday, so you know a new drum kit is up for download in the production vault!  This week’s kit is about ethnic percussion.  Djembes, congas, bongos, cabasas, wood blocks, and other non standard drum kit sounds can be yours today!  Remember, this is all free for download, so feel free to let your fellow producers know about it so they can get it too. (pause)

Roll Call ’10 Updates:

  1. More work done on the FoRcE oNe track, which also now has an official title: “Top Pedigree feat. MooN ShynE.”  We did a few more takes of Uno’s first verse and finalized the hook.  I also wrote my verse and did some amendments during the week, so I’ll be ready to record this weekend.  Once again, we’re aiming for this Saturday, and since we’re more than half-way done at this point, that goal is much more realistic this week than it was last week.
  2. ADM’s contribution had a decent amount of discussion this past weekend.  K-Maculate will be spittin on this track with me, and after intense debate and clarification of miscommunication, we’ve got a concept and structure that we are all very excited about.  Hopefully this coming Sunday we’ll be able to finish this one as well.

That’s it for now, we’ve got more coming to you, so stay tuned!

-mnshyn

]]> http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/2010/04/msp-production-vault-drum-kit-ethnic-percussion-some-more-roll-call-10-updates/feed/ 0 MsP Production Vault: Drum Kit – Soleternity BOTB5 Swipe Kit, Plus Roll Call ’10 Updates http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/2010/04/msp-production-vault-drum-kit-soleternity-botb5-swipe-kit-plus-roll-call-10-updates/ http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/2010/04/msp-production-vault-drum-kit-soleternity-botb5-swipe-kit-plus-roll-call-10-updates/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:08:54 +0000 MooN ShynE http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/?p=197 It’s Wednesday, so you know what that means.  New samples in the Production Vault!  Every Wednesday, we will be putting up a new sample kit for you aspiring and established producers to download and use in your tracks.

Today, we have a kit from established producer Soleternity, who has production credits with over 20 gold/platinum artists.  The homie Sol competed in the Grind Time Now Battle of the Bay 5 Producer Battle, and he has donated the kit that he used for that occasion to our vault.  Now you can get these drums as well!

Head over to the MsP Production Vault to get this kit, and last week’s kit.

Also, take note of the new MsP Mailing List! Sign up to get weekly updates on our blog, the Production Vault, and other MsP related news and updates.

Some updates on Roll Call ’10 this week:

FoRcE oNe recorded his demo verse for his contribution to the album.  The track is yet to be titled.  It has a very strong Young Money influence as he is a big fan of them.   We’re looking to have this one finished by this Saturday, so keep checking back to see this and more new releases.

Also, ADM and I started work on his contribution, which is a hip-hop track that he is producing and I (and possibly K-Maculate) will be supplying the vocals for (Peep the previous post for more details).

The last update we have for this week is work on Brian Bullion’s contribution, which will be an Incubus-influenced track.  We’re a few alphas in, but we’re still missing some key ingredients to make this what we’re looking for.  Hopefully, we’ll be breaking some ground soon.

Keep checking back for more updates!  People are staying busy with the music hustle, and with the summer coming up and everyone on break, output is sure to pick up.

-mnshyn

]]> http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/2010/04/msp-production-vault-drum-kit-soleternity-botb5-swipe-kit-plus-roll-call-10-updates/feed/ 1 “West Side” Story… http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/2010/04/west-side-story/ http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/2010/04/west-side-story/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:00:34 +0000 ADM http://www.moonshizzleproductions.com/blog/?p=192 Just a few notes from me re: Roll Call ’10.

Pipe organs – check.

Plucked chord drops – check.

Epic strings – check.

Dirty drums – check.

Long Beach to Compton – check.

1995 – check.

Ice Cube – check.

If you haven’t picked up on it yet, I have scored and am producing a hip-hop track (yes, hip-hop) on the MsP collaboration album Roll Call ’10.  It has the flavor of an old-school, mid-’90′s, West Coast track.  It’s not really a “Gangsta” track, though the theme for the song will be gang related, but only to a degree.

We don’t really want to give away too much on the content of the song but what we can tell you is that it will not be POV – the lyrics will be from 2 bystanders/observers.  The track WILL play on your state of mind and you WILL feel like you just watched some psychological drama.  Beyond that, you’ll have to wait and see.

Last night (4.4.10/Easter Sunday)  MooN ShynE and I discussed how this track should progress and we came up with some interesting ideas as far as the “theme” of the song.

This track will feature:
MooN ShynE – vocals / mixing / mastering / arrangement
K-Maculate – vocals
ADM – producer / composer / storyline (partial)

I would appreciate MooN ShynE’s input on this as well…

That’s it for now………

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