The Pen and the Drum
by The Pen and the Drum
The Pen and the Drum is a podcast about making Hip Hop. Hosted by three diverse artists, Johann Sebastian, Tha 5th Element and Sandurz, the show discusses everything producers and emcees need to know to get started making hip hop and growing their art.The Pen and the Drum is brought to you by the MakingHipHop community on reddit which can be found at www.reddit.com/r/makinghiphop. The podcast discusses many topics raised on the forum there and showcases the music of its members however it serves as a valuable resource to any artist interested in making hip hop.
Episodes
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TPATD012: Self Promotion / LANDR
Welcome back to the Pen and the Drum. On this weeks episode Tha 5th Element is not with us but instead we are joined by Andy, Scott and Rory from LANDR. We talk about bit about their online, automated mastering service and then we discuss their No-Bullshit Musician’s Guide to Self-Promotion. We...
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TPATD011: Snug Life
We're back with another episode of the Pen and the Drum. Thanks to everyone for listening! This week we discuss NPR's Tiny Desk competition, some e-digging resources, a helpful tutorial about making 808s hit hard, vocal warm up techniques for rappers, and using drum breaks in your beats. We also...
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TPATD010: The Ugly Sweater Party
The Ugly Sweater Party was a google hangout we did last week where a group of MakingHipHop members were encouraged to bring their worst song they’ve ever made and play them for the group. Thanks to everyone who participated! www.thepenandthedrum.com
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TPATD009: Hoodrow Trillson / Beat Fighter
In this episode Sandurz is out on vacation and Hoodrow Trillson fills in as guest host along with Tha 5th Element and Johann Sebastian. Hoodrow is the host and organizer of the popular online beat battle series, Beat Fighter. We talk about how Beat Fighter came to be and a bunch of other threads...
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TPATD008: Return to the Trap Side
Razor Boomerang (u/razorboomarang) - Math From their debut project, Back to School Razor Boomerang is RexRiot (vocals) & Jeff Milnazik (production) Math Video MHH Thread SC - razor-boomarang TW - @RazorBoomarang "Rhythm Roulette" - Large Professor (u/Sushieatinbeast) MHH Thread Ryko…
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TPATD007: Don't Be Cheesy
Intro The Pen and the Drum - thepenandthedrum.com Making Hip Hop - thepenandthedrum.com Beat FighterYLXA (u/Dysaniaj) - Don’t Want From his beat tape, Cafe Con Leche Free download on Bandcamp. $5 Painted Cassete MHH Thread SoundCloud - ylxa First Show Experience (u/sirDIGGY_) MHH Thread…
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TPATD006: The Last Big Dig
The Pen and the Drum Episode 6: The Last Big Dig Welcome to Episode 6 of the Pen and the Drum. In this episode we talk about some new upgrades to the podcast, discuss some advice u/TheHound585 wrote about on the sub, and give a goodby (for now) to the Dig This Challenge. Announcements: You can…
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TPATD005: MakingHipHop Listening Party
This week, it’s a listening party. We listen to, enjoy and critique various tracks from the subreddit. Come hang. Time's Progression - Agee Flame & Mowgli (prod. Keithpetersen7 & Alliswell) - Voted best song of Game of Hip Hop 19 Agee Flame - https://soundcloud.com/imaquickscopa Mowgli -...
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TPATD004: Booking Shows and Performing Live with Dr. Bobby Banner, MPC
Booking Live Shows How to Book Shows Why Play Live Shows? Helps build your fan base Helps develop your flow and skills Finding the Right Show Find a show that matches your experience, following and skill level You are going to have to play for free at first You are going to have to open up shows…
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TPATD003: Noho Fidel (aka Badtouch)
Badtouch (aka u/cesarjulius / Noho Fidel) MHH origins. Early music and collaborations. Atlanta -> NYC -> LA https://soundcloud.com/badtouch https://nohofidel.bandcamp.com Bulletproof Tux (f. Sum, P.U.D.G.E., Felix) by Malkovich Music NoHo Fidel / New Music Gear Particulars. Cool Edit…
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TPATD002: Episode 2
Cypher 33 Winner - Mirky J - Hives Producing and mixing at the same time? How should I be mixing already "mixed" drum samples? DTC 67.5 Winner Soto - Lonely Days 20 beats 20 days - Spooki Beats FTC 67 Winner - Reptilian - It’s Time for Peace Kool Moe Dee's Rap Report Card Cypher 32 Winner - Sick...
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TPATD001: Episode 1
RIP Sean Price DTC 65.5 Winner - Hode B Secrets of Analog and Digital Synths GHH 16 - Color GHH Best Beat - Team 4 - No Show Betrayal (prod. Stod & Delaz) GHH Best Song - Flakes by I.B.R. & Boof Radley (prod by Let's Run Track & Ty Scott) Tha5thElement Production / Mixing Tutorials Microphone…
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About this show
The Pen and the Drum is a podcast about making Hip Hop. Hosted by three diverse artists, Johann Sebastian, Tha 5th Element and Sandurz, the show discusses everything producers and emcees need to know to get started making hip hop and growing their art.The Pen and the Drum is brought to you by the MakingHipHop community on reddit which can be found at www.reddit.com/r/makinghiphop. The podcast discusses many topics raised on the forum there and showcases the music of its members however it serves as a valuable resource to any artist interested in making hip hop.
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