XXL Magazine has debuted its list of the “most promising hip hop beats, rhymes, artists, labels and more.” The April 2011 issue, which has been in the works for months, features 11 hip hop artists whom you may not have heard of before. It also features some new lists, including Top Five Hip Hop Soul Artists, Top Five New Producers, Top Five New Groups and Top Five New Labels/Companies.

Music Still Open To New Hip Hop Artists

The magazine has produced its “Freshman” introduction for the last four years running. This year, the magazine features hip hop artists Big K.R.I.T, CyHi the Prynce, Diggy Simmons, Fred the Godson, Kendrick Lamar, Lil B, Lil Twist, Mac Miller, Meek Mill, Yelawolf, and YG.

If you haven’t heard of them, you’re not alone. None of these artists has landed on a major label, and most of their press has come from their own hard hustling to earn fans through self-produced music and online distribution. A few of the newcomers do have album deals, though.

So what does being selected as a XXL Freshman mean? Ask some of the alumni, including Big Sean, B.o.B, Kid Cudi, Wale, and Wiz Khalifa. You’re likely to be hearing a lot more about these performers and their hip hop beats in the coming months. Being an XXL Freshman comes along with a lot of publicity. To be sure, there are a few acts that don’t make it, but the staff at XXL have done a pretty good job of picking out the future stars of the hip hop genre each year.

These freshmen also demonstrate that it’s possible to break into the hip hop music scene with not a lot more than some fresh hip hop beats and a lot of determination. Hip hop is a great genre to get into, and there are plenty of great tools out there to help you make your mark. One of the best tools available today is Sonic Producer.

Sonic Producer is a software package that allows you to create professional sounding beats using your own computer. Sonic Producer has everything you need to mix as many as 16 tracks, and it comes loaded with thousands of royalty-free samples that you can use, mix and master to make your own unique sound.

When you make your own beats, you can develop your style the way you want to. You don’t need to spend time and money in a professional recording studio, because you’ll get a great sound out of Sonic Producer.

Use Sonic Producer to make your own beats, mixtapes or music. You decide what you record because you can be your own producer with Sonic Producer. There’s nothing quite like it on the market today. Download your copy and start making your own beats today!

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Rapper Wiz Khalifa has put out some new rap beats on Cabin Fever, a nine-track mixtape that’s free for the asking. The new mixtape features Trae Tha Truth and Big Sean on the first track, Phone Numbers. Big Sean returns for a feature track called Gangbang. Listeners will also find Juicy J on Erreeday and three tracks that feature Chevy Woods. Wiz Khalifa mans the mic solo on three tracks: Cabin Fever, Hustlin and WTF.

Mixtape Anticipates Album Release

The Cabin Fever mixtape precedes Wiz Khalifa’s latest album, Rolling Papers, which is scheduled to be released on March 29. The mixtape isn’t really a preview of what’s on the album. Instead, it’s meant to generate interest in the artist, ahead of the upcoming release.

Issuing a free mixtape is a good strategy for new artists. Early reviews of the mixtape say that the rap beats on the songs are repetitive, but keep in mind that the music that lands on mixtapes isn’t the same quality that you’ll find on albums. The mixtape selection are the rap beats that are good, but not good enough to get on an album.

Mixtapes do a good job of promoting the artist and getting audiences interested in the music. Often, mixtapes are meant for the club scene, so the beats will be harder than they would on album-oriented songs. The new Wiz Khalifa mixtape has a decent mix of guest artist, but Wiz Khalifa saves the best guests for the album.

Reports say that Rolling Papers will feature tracks by rap artists Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Too $hort and Curren$y. The official track list hasn’t been released yet, but one track from the album, Roll Up, is available now on the official Wiz Khalifa Web site.

If you’re into making your own rap beats, you want a professional sounding mix. Sonic Producer is a great tool for you to use. Create your own mixtapes or make your own recordings. Use the royalty-free rap beats that come along with Sonic Producer. Sonic Producer contains everything you need to become your own music producer. You’ll get professional-quality recordings that you can keep or share, and the beats are all royalty-free.

If you want to get into the game, download your own copy of Sonic Producer. It’s available for both the PC and Mac, and no additional equipment is required. Start making your own rap beats today!

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CKHID’s Web site now offers free downloadable rap beats to help encourage up-and-coming rap artists. The artist says that giving away free rap beats is necessary to the survival of the rap music genre. Citing a host of major rap artists who started their careers by using free rap beats, CKHID offers career-starters in a special section on his Web site.

You Need More Than Free Rap Beats

If you’re trying to make it in rap music today, you need more than free rap beats. That’s why Sonic Producer offers a full software suite, including royalty-free rap beats plus the software you need to mix up your own music. Start simple by making your own mixtapes. Then add your own instrumentals on our full-featured software.

If you’re not sure how to create the rap beats people want to hear, Sonic Producer has you covered there, too! Sonic Producer offers a collection of unbeatable video tutorials that show you how to use the software and make the beats that rap music fans are dying to hear. Once you’re done with your mix, export it to MP3 and give it to local DJs, your friends or keep it to yourself.

Sonic Producer lets you experiment with rap beats to create your own unique sound. Whether you want to get into the club scene, or just write your own raps, Sonic Producer can help. Sonic Producer is available for both the Mac and PC, and there’s no special equipment for you to buy.

Sonic Producer has a built in 16-track mixer to allow you to make professional-quality sound recordings. Make rich-sounding beats using the royalty-free beat samples you find on Sonic Producer. Sonic Producer has thousands of sound samples, too. The royalty-free beats alone make Sonic Producer worth the investment you’ll make.

Once you have your beats laid down, you can accompany your music or just listen to your own creations. You can even collaborate with other up-and-coming artists. Make and share your own tracks, sample each others tracks and put together your own mixtapes featuring local talent!

You can get started with Sonic Producer right away. Simply download the program and get going. There’s no additional equipment to buy and no royalties to pay later on. You get really powerful beatmaking software, thousands of royalty-free samples, and video tutorials that can help you make the most of Sonic Producer. Don’t wait! Start making your music today with a little help from Sonic Producer.

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If Dr. Dre, Diddy and Ludacris can all do it, why can’t 50 Cent join the mix and offer a new line of headphones, too? 50 Cent insists that he isn’t late to the party. This new line of headphones is wireless, and is designed to compete head-to-head with Dr. Dre’s Beats By Dre line. Fans can listen to rap beats without wires, while getting a good clean sound.

New Headphones Introed At CES

50 Cent is making up for any lost ground by having introduced the headphones at last month’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The road to profit isn’t unimpeded, though. He’ll also have to compete with wireless headphones from a slew of manufacturers and artists who have lent their names to products.

With a price point of $350, 50 Cent’s headphones cost significantly more than competing products offered by Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber (both Beats by Dre, by the way), as well as headphones offered by legendary music producer Quincy Jones (Harman). But who’s going to let a couple hundred dollars get in the way of some great rap beats?

Speaking of rap beats, if you’re into making your own music and you have some rap beats to contribute to the world, consider getting a copy of Sonic Producer for yourself. Sonic Producer is a great music production software program that enables you to make your own rap beats using your PC or Mac. Sonic Producer sets you up with thousands of royalty-free music samples that you can use to create your own unique sound.

Make your own music the way you want to. If you’re new to the business, Sonic Producer offers some great video tutorials that show you not only how to use the software, but also how to make the rap beats your audience wants to hear. Mix up to 16 tracks together on Sonic Producer. You don’t need any additional equipment, because all you need to make rap beats is included.

Once you’ve got your rap beats down, record your music and export it to MP3. Share your tracks with your friends, make your own mixtapes or use your music to accompany live performances. With Sonic Producer, you call the shots because you’re in charge.

Get professional recordings of your rap beats for a fraction of the cost of renting a professional studio. Learn how to make your own music and craft your own style with Sonic Producer. Download your copy today!

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