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  1. Boosie BadAzz on celebrity crushes, house arrest, respecting his ratchetness and more

    Boosie BadAzz on celebrity crushes, house arrest, respecting his ratchetness and more

    Hip-hop artist Boosie BadAzz (Torence Ivy Hatch Jr.) sat down with the Breakfast Club Power 105.1 to discuss some on of the issues in regards to house arrest, respecting his ratchetness and of course celebrity crushes.
  2. J

    Does Avid Pro Tools Intro contain unlimited audio tracks?

    I'm considering Pro Tools Intro as a professional DAW option for mixing and mastering my music. However, I'm concerned about the track limit if you know what I mean.
  3. A

    Does anyone have preferences with brickwall limiters?

    Ay yo, y'all got any favorite audio mixing and mastering brickwall limiter plugins out there? I usually roll with Brainworx's bx_limiter True Peak, but I'm curious about UAD Precision Limiter as a backup. I did an AB comparison and couldn't really tell much of a difference, especially on tracks...
  4. Netflix docuseries Cleopatra accused of falsifying history

    Netflix docuseries Cleopatra accused of falsifying history

    Netflix's upcoming drama series about Queen Cleopatra has sparked a lively debate among historians and Egyptian compatriots, both online and offline. The controversy stems from the casting of Adele James as the iconic ruler, a decision that has ignited heated discussions and divided opinions.
  5. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Anthony "Romeo" Santos will bring "Formula Volume 3" tour to Mexico

    Singer-songwriter Anthony "Romeo" Santos, is set to embark on a highly-anticipated Formula Volume 3 tour across Mexico this year in August. Tickets will be available through the Funticket platform, starting next Friday, April 28, although ticket prices have yet to be confirmed. Formula Volume 3...
  6. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    K-pop star Moonbin has passed away

    On Wednesday evening, the world was bereft of Moonbin, a member of the celebrated K-pop group ASTRO. His body was discovered by his manager in his abode situated in the Gangnam-gu district of Seoul. The singer, dancer and actor, born Moon Bin, had passed away, and the cause of his demise is...
  7. Tanonoka

    Valhalla DSP dropped version three of ValhallaVintageVerb

    Valhalla DSP (LLC) dropped version 3.0.0 of ValhallaVintageVerb (VVV), wit a new reverb mode they call Palace Reverb Mode, and all VVV audio software plug-in owners get dat upgrade for free. Di new Palace reverb mode (as da name be suggestin') be like a big fancy room algorithm and it do be...
  8. B

    What does A&R look for in an artist?

    Is there something like a formula?
  9. C

    Which global artist has Zimbabwe produced thus far?

    It's been over 4 decades since independence yet you can't name a single Zim artist that has garnered worldwide critical acclaim and amassed a fiercely loyal global following. Is it because of language or not wanting to make records for popular music markets, any thoughts?
  10. Holy Ten - "The Book of Malachi" (album launch)

    Holy Ten - "The Book of Malachi" (album launch)

    Tomorrow on Friday the 6th of January, Holy Ten will be launching his new full-length album. DJs on the decks will be Dannie Lite, MC Mocla, MC Gully, Andile Brown, and Spun J. Admission is free entry up until 10 pm.
  11. Mukudzei Chitsama announces new album "The Book of Malachi"

    Mukudzei Chitsama announces new album "The Book of Malachi"

    Zim hip-hop's man of the hour Mukudzei Chitsama isn't slowing down anytime soon. Last week he was at Zimdancehall artist Winky D's album launch. And this week it's his turn to release his new LP titled, "The Book of Malachi".
  12. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    Mastering podcasts

    When you are mastering your own podcasts, your buddies' podcasts, or whatever, make sure you've got an average or integrated loudness of -14 LUFS and you've got your audio software brickwall limiter plug-in ceiling output set at -3 dBFS. It's best to stay within this range when mastering in...
  13. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    What is sampling in music?

    Sampling is stitching existing musical work together with another work-in-progress normally inside a DAW (although this can also be done using a hardware workstation). To successfully do that you need permission from whoever owns both the sound recording copyright and the publishing side of...
  14. Here are Zimdancehall recording artists performing at Seh Calaz event

    Here are Zimdancehall recording artists performing at Seh Calaz event

    It's gonna be an epic night of sound, one that no fan of Zimdancehall music should miss out on. Performing live as supporting acts will be Blot, Bazooka, Celcius, Empress Massina, Lady Squanda, Queen Kadjah, Kinnah, Guspy Warrior, Khabhidha, Hwinza, Uncle Epatan, Silent Killer, Van Choga, etc.
  15. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    Should you add reverb to a podcast?

    Reverb is the echo effect you hear when sound bounces back from walls and surfaces, making it feel like you're in a big room. When used in audio, reverb can make a voice sound fuller and give a sense of space. For podcasts, it might add warmth and depth to voices, creating a different mood. Why...
  16. J

    Why do artists sign to other artists if they are in the same lane?

    Is it not hustling backward when upcoming recording artists sign with other artists if they are in the same lane as them? I don't think if you are an artist you'd be okay with artists you have signed on your record company becoming more prominent than you in the same genre of music. The point of...
  17. E

    How can one invest in the music biz?

    What are the best ways to invest in music?
  18. T

    Is it okay to master in the same project or start a new one

    When you have finished working on a record. Is it best to master the tune in the same project or to render it to a WAV file and then start a separate project session for mastering?
  19. B

    Who is the best in Zim hip-hop?

    Right now who is the best in Zim hip-hop?
  20. G

    Is it not counterproductive for audio software developers to make AI tools?

    What is the end game of audio software developers who are keen on improving artificial intelligence-related plugs when that has the potential to replace both mastering and mixing sound engineers? If AI music becomes so good who will buy the plugs?
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