Are You a Producer or a Beat Maker? 👀

[@derek198317]

Puff didn't even know Barrington Levy's name and still knew Shyne's song needed him. Reggae and Hip Hop Clashes almost never fail. A producer works with formulas; beatmakers work with theory.

[@kirkstate]

Producers hire beatmakers

[@kvmoore1]

No Bolo, you are not trippin'. I totally agree with you 100% as far as what a producer is. I knew what a producer was 20 years ago and I don't think anyone else could have explained it better. Well said!!! Today, I consider myself a beat maker because mostly what I do now is make beats. With that said, I have not only made the beats but also recorded people in the past (at the time when I did have a vocal booth in my home studio to record someone in) and gave constructive feedback to the vocalist in an effort to improve not only their performance but also the overall sound of the record. Sometimes, that involved the artists making some adjustments to the lyrics and rewriting some things, even if it's just adding a couple of lines to fit the structure of the arrangement to complete a verse, or changing the lyrics to improve the clarity and pronunciation of words during delivery in such a way the words would also "fit the flow." In those situations I would say I was a producer. If I ever get the opportunity work with an artist again DURING the recording process while in a studio, then I would become a producer again.

[@quebeezy7163]

the thing that gets me is when folks who call themselves producers seem like they're looking down on beatmakers. "oh he just makes beats i put the whole song together" well what was u gon do if u just had an acapella? lol

[@oldschooljohnny]

BOLO!

[@365OTG]

We are all producers. The slang is beatmaker. If somebody stole your sounds, loops, drums, etc you want “production credit” two things can be true at the same time.

[@dedicatedtosuccess7678]

I’ll admit that I’m straight up a beat maker. I simply like making music.

[@RoomAtTheTopStudio]

4:44 Thank you Bolo Da Producer. What you said here is the original meaning of the job of a producer. As an young artist I was produced by producers who were also engineers and producers who financed the project and gave their ideas for the artists and musicians to create what they wanted. When I started producing I couldn't make a beat or engineer, but I knew from learning from my old producers how to put together a team who could do what I needed to get the project done. Just making the beat is what a beat maker of a group of musicians do. Unless it's their project and they are taking it all the way to either release or presenting it to the label then they are only the beat maker/musician. Thanks for doing this video

[@GODKINGROLO]

No f*CK it ain't! Get off the nugga tip...he ain't right just cause this his channel.Whats Webster's definition?

[@RoomAtTheTopStudio]

@@GODKINGROLO I can think of quite a few old school Reggae producers who didn't build the beats or engineer the sessions but they were the ones who made the shit happen and directed how it was going to go. When I started producing that's what I did too and I released tracks that I produced using musicians and artists, on twelve inch vinyl in the UK and seven inch vinyl in Jamaica. Some producers wear more than one hat and they can engineer, make beats, are the artist themselves. They are all separate jobs though. Just because you made the beat or sang the song doesn't make you the producer. The one who puts everything together and controls the direction that it goes, historically has been credited as the producer. Sorry if the truth hurts but if you embrace it you can put on more than one hat too.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

A producer is some one who puts sounds and ideas either made by them selfs or some one else and release it on any public platform for free or paid, that's it. Anything else like engineering, song writing, create the music, singing are all separate things and not production but often today's producers do these things also.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

You do realise that posting beats on KZbin or any other public platform either payed or unpaid is music production right? Do your homework.

[@apexone5502]

@@GODKINGROLO he’s right. A producer has his hands in the entirety of the fleshing out the song, even if he didn’t write the song or didn’t play any instruments. He puts it all together and fleshes out the song until it’s just right. The producer position was out way before hip hop had existed and had rules. Quincy Jones wasn’t going around playing all of the instruments. His job was to take what was already written and/or already made into the next level.

[@ProdbyDee]

Love these discussions was just watching one of your vids before watching this 💯

[@TheTonyTitan]

Good topic bro. Never considered myself a producer, but I guess I just might be. Didn't realize that making those recording decisions was the difference but it makes plenty of sense. Telling an artist to add emphasis or make their verse no more than 16 bars, etc. Doing it by yourself gives a person a bunch of hats to have to wear. You'll end up producing by default.

[@skizzraw3034]

Recently, I have been sending beats to artists that I know, and I give input on what the hook is, and what the concept is. In the past, I had the home studio, and told them how to bring the song to life. So, I feel I am both. A beat maker and producer!

[@EvolvedPterodactyl]

"Boaf of em" 😂 As of now I'm just a beat maker because I haven't been in the studio, but I am working with several artists that I speak with on a daily basis. They also call me on discord when they are writing to the beats or at the studio recording songs to the beats and I will give my input on a few things. I look forward to becoming a music producer very soon. Appreciate the gems Bolo! 💯

[@MobileMusicPro]

Really great explanation! Alot of people need to watch this. I kind of like to think of myself like an executive producer or creative director because I have a vision for a sample pack, and then I hire a producer/beat maker to create the sound that's in my head, often times there's a bit of iteration after I give my notes, then I proceed to create the box art, organize the files, create apple loops, create product page, and market it out for sale.

[@otcami23]

you are so right. i have been calling myself a music producer for a long time with out even knowing the 100% true meaning to it, but after listening to your words, i have to call myself a beat maker, because i don't work with artists, i only work for myself, and i make my own beats, so i can't call myself a music producer. Very cool concept to bring up, good work!

[@cassetteo]

I’m glad that you discovered who you really are. I feel like a lot of people claim to be a producer because they need to make themselves feel more important than they really are. When ever I see someone say they “produce” I always ask, who do you produce? And I never get a response LOL

[@lcdavis6236]

Real talk I'm glad that subject came up because there is a difference I am a beat maker 30% of the time and a producer 70% of the time but I enjoy whatever role I play but being a producer is seeing the vision you have for that music come to reality...makes you stick your chest out a little farther.

[@Bashanvibe]

This is particularly correct!!! If I can interject? A producer is someone like a Quincy Jones where you sit down and score and hire musicians to play the part assigned to them!!! When I was working with a Jazz artist I came in as composer and my partner was producer he higherd the guys to bring my composition to life!!! I’ve been in some situations where I’m producer as well but a lot of times I’m just a session guy!!!

[@BoloDaProducer]

I mentioned this type of producer on video

[@faustostar9627]

question how can I up in coming producer produce a record if given the opportunity to work with a producer?

[@willscarlett5859]

There is overlap but excellent description on the difference between the two.

[@majeztikhazeofficialpage8481]

I can do both, actually, but I'm mostly known for beat making...been making beats, and producing my own songs since I was 14... I actually like making beats more...to me it's a stress reliever...very therapeutic for me...I use the beats I make as an everyday theme song...something that matches my mood to either hype me up, or calm me down....or just simply keep me neutral.

[@gemsound]

Well said Bolo.👌🏾What a lot of ppl tend to gloss over and are scared to say is, a lot of artists these days don’t even wanna be produced when you’re a making beats for them. Just like you said. “Hey, I need these beats and I got it from here.” Luckily as an artist and a producer myself, I’ve gained the trust of the other artists I work with to let me produce them and give input. Lol. I like to cook up the beat, add a hook, send it to the artist with a concept, then complete it from there.

[@MatrixxSoundlab]

I do both. I CONSTANTLY make beats, but when it comes time to put together a project, whether it's a beat album, a remix, a track for/with an artist, or an album full of vocals, I go through those tons of beats to decide which ones will fit and then actually "produce them" in order for a release.

[@BlacKeyzMusic]

I’m a producer first beat maker second. I’m a keyboard player that also plays drums bass guitar and a little bit of vocals. I produce R&B and Gospel which means I’m sitting with the artists putting the pieces together once that’s done I am heavy involved with the engineer because they’re certain things I want to hear in the mixing and mastering stage.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Engendering, singing, playing instruments, is not production these are elements you mame your self or get others to make, you then produce a finished works from that and upload in to any public platform guess what, your a producer.

[@CalvinRobinson]

100% facts.. This is a well known understanding. Just be honest with yourself in what you’re capable or not capable of. Don’t front, it’ll show immediately.

[@LeftyKeyz]

What up Fam, Nah, you not tripn. I agree, certain people "myself included" are both beat maker and producer. Also, don't forget about being an A&R, a therapist, a bank, friend and most importantly a good brother leading the artist/people righteous.

[@haroldbones84]

I consider myself both. But I can honestly say there’s nothing more satisfying than the producer workflow and mindset.

[@junbug9435]

You are correct Bolo. Everything you said you pretty much nailed it on the spot. I'm a say I'm a beat maker but i can be a producer as well. I haven't worked with anyone yet but i know the ins and outs from working in the studio. Great video, Thanks Bolo! I appreciate you.

[@bobtreg3592]

Am both

[@WilliamDaProducer1989]

I'm Still Trying To Figure That Out

[@diemcarpemusic]

I'm both currently. I never sent my beats to anyone. Produced my EP, hired artists, paid everyone, they did exactly what I wanted, did mastering (even if it's bad but experience is best teacher).

[@DJFRANKNICE34]

I do both, sometimes I just make the beat and send it out for placements. Sometimes I will take an artist lyrics and mix it with my drum tracks. Then I master the track. So I am engineer also... 🎧🔊🔊🎧🎹🥁

[@lifeinlife24]

man bolo bruh yo videos been helping a brother out lately dealing with shit that happen with my cousin. We used to make beats and rap on dem with him and his potnas. I dropped out of school in 12th once I got my cracked fl11. That was almost 9 years ago. I ve gone 3 weeks without making a beat. Never gone this long without making a beat. I've been binge watching all your videos and because of you I've started to feel that spark like when I first started out. You deserve all your success and future success to come. Salute my brother.

[@garyshedkherusmithtehutisa6219]

You are 100 percent right. I am a beat maker. Since I have not recorded a song with an artist yet. I am making beats. Even when I start as a recording artist if I lack the skills to produce a slide then I’m still a beat maker. However, the term is limiting the term composers might be better and co songwriter. Reason if you sell your beat and get it placed while retaining publishing the PRO you are affiliated with will regard you as a songwriter. Many of us who are beat makers either haven’t or don’t have skills to run a session( that includes me) Depending on the genre a vocal producer and/or coach might be needed. Many beat makers might need a good engineer and working knowledge of the differences between recording, mixing and mastering. Often we try to wear many hats and not putting the record first. We need to know the difference between song, demo and record. A lot of what we do as beat makers is pre production even if an artist records vocals with us and we set levels and the artist leaves with a two track reference it is not a record. Therefore the song is not produced.

[@RoomAtTheTopStudio]

The beat maker is the composer, the lyricist is the songwriter. The publishing is split fifty fifty between the two. That can be very lucrative so I don't see why people think beat makers is not a good title to have.

[@gsmith11172]

Hi

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

You are putting musical elements together, you use a DAW a music production software it dont matter if you made the music your self or just mixed something someone else made, you are a producer if you release that music, and it includes uploading to youtube.

[@RoomAtTheTopStudio]

@@HOLLASOUNDS You made the music yourself, you are the beat maker, you mixed something someone else made, you are the mixing engineer, if you are responsible for the project and you release that music then you are the producer.

[@dianevrules]

@@HOLLASOUNDS OP is silly. If you create a beat, you "produced" the beat. You dont need to work with an artist to be a producer. WTF!!!!!! I guess if OP makes instrumentals and release them commercially, OP is still a beat maker, since no artist is on the instrumentals lol???? If OP still thinks that he is a beatmaker, he can put my name on all his beats as the producer and sign over all of his copyright/writer/composer/publishing rights to me. Bahahahahahahahaha. OP sounds stup!d af.

[@TangoJordan]

Thank you for educating these guys about connotations vs denotations. What they think a producer is really isn't necessarily what a producer does. Good producers know engineers.

[@ROBeatzzz]

very well brot 🤞🤞

[@rodentertainment6540]

Thank God!!! Bro! Finally someone talkin' TRUTH!! THANK YOU SIR!!

[@thebackpackengineer]

For the longest time, I just wanted to stay being an engineer, but I always found myself in situations where I was contributing to the record outside of engineering, but I still don't consider myself a producer. I do want to formally enter that space now though. I feel like I've built enough skills to become one now.

[@carliiiartist]

Well said! Thank you for your breakdown. ✊🏾

[@natemakesbeats2138]

Yes

[@salaam76]

Great video bro. I agree with you. I personally like being just a beat maker, I was a producer, but it just gave me headaches dealing and arguing with the artist, so I just create beats and let em do what they like.

[@michaelperez5273]

You nailed it! (well said) 🤔💯

[@wizbeatbang8264]

You are right..

[@georgegeez8708]

Thank you and Amen. Very well explained to those who are or were misinformed. I have all hats on my wall. Whichever one I am that day, that's the hat I where. Heck, I can even help build the studio from the ground up. From the electrical, to the insulation, to the the final connection on the mixing board. Lol. Great video. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@spmbeats4ya]

Thank you for this clarification. I started with the maschine mk2 mikro half a year ago. i have this dream to become a music produrer someday. I call myself a beatmaker I still have a lot to learn and practice. I've never been able to work with a drum machine before. It's a wonderful feeling to be able to manipulate your own sounds the way you want it to be. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. peace my brother.

[@DDS825]

Maaaan, you know some people are going to be upset about this. lol I think people just need to look at it as a "record" is a team effort. Everybody just has to play their part. I personally have done both. It really just depends on the situation.

[@Ast3rixMusic]

I would say I am both.

[@StevenQBeatz]

I'm both! Most of my biggest placements are from me being a programmer (which is the professional term for beat-maker) and a songwriter. I work with artists in the studio, vocal produce, comp vocals / choose the best takes, write lyrics, come up with melodies & harmonies, record references, and arrange songs which makes me a producer. I'm also a recording, editing and mixing engineer. Different situations call for different jobs. Sometimes I get a call to just do a beat and send it over, and other times I get to be in the studio with the artist and be a part of the whole process.

[@kingcheflos602]

I definitely!!! agree I consider myself both producer/beat maker as well as a recording & mixing engineer. A producer is definitely one who has a vision for the record and who can also direct a artist or band to get the best performance for the record.Beat maker is definitely one who soley composes and arrange a beat in my personal opinion.

[@ThirdLadderEnt]

A music producer is the supervisor over the whole song or album project. If this was a movie project the term would be director. The problem is with people not respecting the terminology. They take terms and try to flip them for their own gain.

[@nickwatland3565]

Explained it really well . I am definitely both , I definitely prefer beatmaker mode !

[@freshkidblaze]

I usually send back notes (mainly for the engineer) after receiving tracks from artist (the ones out of state).

[@EclectickMusic]

Top video as always, Bolo. I’ve produced over 15 records. But I have to admit, producing for me is more of the hobby, whereby beat making is how I make an income. I find it a welcome little break from beat making when the opportunity to produce a record comes up. And usually find that my beat making skills improve once I do come back to it.

[@kenzoblytheproducertv4934]

Im a beat maker,music producer,recording engineer.Another dope video.Again when i started out,i made all of the beats that me and my group rapped on.I bought all the recording equipment.We didnt know what in the heck we was doing at first but looking back i was making all the music,mixing all the beats and recording all of us lol.I thought thats what i had to do to do be like Dr.Dre i didnt understand that Dr.Dre had help making the beats,had help recording,and had help mixing and mastering.All i knew i look in the album credits and it says produced by Dr.Dre and in my young mind back then i though i had to do everything.Well that was a blessing because thats why its so easy for me now. As far as the new generation,its mainly a beat maker and or a loop maker run right now.Rappers think they better than the beat or beat maker so they dont even want to be produced 😂. Again either produce yourself or find you 1 or 2 artist and just work strictly with them so you can be a producer instead of just a beat maker sending out mp3 files.

[@kennethhwilliams3350]

That was an excellent explanation of both.

[@troubleshootazmediagroup3328]

NO LIES DETECTED BRO... KEEP GOIN' ...

[@BallersCove]

I agree 100% - the Diddy, and Khalid analogies were spot on. In a classical sense, a producer is a Maestro of sorts.

[@raytoo6208]

I totally agree with your analysis bro ...

[@manneebeatz]

If the artists buys the exclusive beat, say he wants changes in his beat. In exclusive beat contract, they is a clause "Work for Hire". That'll put beatmaker in the position to rearrange the record, which that'll make the beatmaker a music producer.

[@corywilliams458]

......Great Topic!!

[@benwilson7423]

Big difference in those titles. I'm not a beat maker though I make beats. I get hired because I know how to take the artists vision and build on that to produce the best song. Good to hear you speak on this topic

[@modeaux]

I’m Both and I agree with yo Bolo! You put the Definition here if needed

[@a_magnificent90]

I’m both.

[@shacker45]

Thank you on the info Bolo.

[@BabbitOnDaBeat]

Facts BOLO, as soon as you assist the artist your a producer vs composing the beat as a beat maker!!!

[@leogolive]

I have another question. Why after all these years is the music in hip hop still called a “beat”? Yes I know it’s a slang term, but I feel like it’s played out. Musicians don’t get together and say, “let’s make a beat!”. They say, “let’s play a I-IV-V in E”, or “I came up with a riff or bass line, or a chord progression let’s work on this”.

[@AlexCharlesADC]

Cool subject Bolo, One the greatest examples of record producer is Berry Gordy of Motown and of course Quincy Jones, a jazz musician from the era of Be Bop along with Dizzy Guilespe, many others, produced them all, people like Sinatra, Ray Charles! in the 60's, he A&R'd & produced rock n Roll hits for A&M records and HIT! decades later 'Off the Wall' with Michael Jackson, George Benson. Later on the 'Back on the Block' album with ice T, Big Daddy Kane, Chaka Khan, Tevin Cambell, Heavy D, Kool moe dee, Melle Mel and many others and the album HIT! I come from the Singer, Songwriter, musician school, who have self produced and HIT a few times, I'm sorry, I've seen Prince, Stevie, Phil Collins do so I had to go there but I look around today and see people just kicking beats like we did in the 80's on drum machines but on laptops and talk about their beats like it's a symphony WOW! I'm from a famous 70's Hit funk band, it took a while before I really, really called myself an entertainer, we had to Pay dues. My point is , We need to take time to study, read and learn before we start giving ourselves heavy titles. Dr Dre, a master of Hip Hop but holds the likes of Quincy Jones real High for a good reason. We are all trying a TING but let's be honest and real. Blessings to you Bolo!🙏 Oh! and don't forget executive producers 🙈🙏

[@JEFFMAN90]

Great breakdown. Guess I fall into the beatmaker category and I'm fine with that. I do have goals to become an artist myself and eventually a producer

[@jaunti]

Dang, Bolo, you beat me to this. I was going to film my insights on the comparison between the two titles because I was in the studio with a grammy-nominated producer and he told me that I shouldn't call myself a producer because I don't understand music theory as well as he does. Very good, interesting points you made. I was going to drop some videos on the same topics as the last few videos you dropped. Keep 'em coming. - J

[@MrNight-co4ed]

They know the elements of making music.

[@MadACeTeeMack]

All 100% Real Facts 💯

[@CainaanDC]

You are 100 percent correct .

[@corywilliams458]

Yes!!,...Here we Go!...had this conversation with myself!...& learned imma Proud Beat Maker....if my Brother/M.C.,likes it!....I track it out/production!

[@unhtread]

Great explanation! Whenever I would think of a producer I would think of Quincy Jones and all the work that he did to manufacture a record. That's my standard for producer.

[@MrIAMLEGENDstudios]

This is why there is a war going on between artists and "BEATMAKERS". You have 1-4 "BEATMAKERS" on 1 beat but want "PRODUCER" royalties and credits . This is why "ARTISTS" communicate there frustration (aka Bobby Shmurda rant) on why they will not pay or give "BEATMAKERS" these royalties, or high payment costs because you are not there grinding the song building process. I'm telling you now, beatmaking will become A.I driven for artist in 5 years max because, why deal with a "BEATMAKER" when you can have your own computer make songs for you. The "BEATMAKER" will be replaced by A.I for the mere fact that the "ARTIST" can be paid for performance, production, sync, and print, all from a computer A.I program that took 3 minutes to create an entire beat😂

[@drebone1986]

I am: Producer Artist Beat maker Writer Composer DJ Sound Designer Photo Designer Marketing Financial I do it all cause I choose to do it all cause I'm usually the one with the vision, beat making is just what I'd only love to do but it's my dream not my reality. I work in all fields cause I have to not because I want to and I only started putting out beats finally last year so it's alot to cover in a short time and so far no payoff but I do it cause I love it first, I love music period and that keeps me going until I can finally be just a beat maker

[@tremendous7843]

Very valid points made I plan to be both though.

[@TheDaydreamSound]

Agree!

[@melodyworldlive]

I am a producer and a beat maker but more overall I'm a muse I love to inspire people with my music

[@CMane]

Yes.

[@djeighty8421]

I’m both of them. I have made my own records and recorded others, gave critic advice on records. Some days it’s a music producer and other days it’s the best maker side 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@LGM1194]

9:50🎯 & the thing is too artists gotta be willing to listen.

[@leogolive]

The only term I really want applied to me is musician. Before I ever knew what a record producer was I knew what a musician was. Musicians existed before record producers, even though some musicians also happen to become great record producers. Prince, Jimmy Page, Rick James, Maurice White, and Curtis Mayfield are a few that come to mind. But record producers didn’t exist until the creation of the record INDUSTRY. Nothing I do musically is for the primary purpose of becoming a product, I do it because I absolutely love music. The love of the art is primary for me.

[@dmvnation202]

I feel like if you can play the keys and compose melodies that puts you in the producer box. It’s a fine line to walk on. You still by logic produced the beat. People wanna take your credit away. Is that a selfish way to think? It’s different kinds of quarterbacks but they’re still in the position of quarterback. I’ll go further to say that if someone doesn’t put their hands on a drum machine or piano keys and is involved with the process that makes them the director/composer, not really producer. They basically do the same thing a movie director does. Pharrell for example is a producer/director.

[@mikejohnson3264]

Bolo appreciate the break down. I'm definitely Both and I didn't start off like that. You have to delevop your ears because every artist is different. To be a good music producer I think you have to understand music theory and arrangement. Music is a puzzle and without the right pieces it won't fit. I'm constantly trying to get better. You and the artist HAVE to be on the same page.

[@IAm-mu5ll]

A producer quarterbacks the whole play/song. A beat maker runs the route and hopefully gets open a scores a hit placement 🙌🏾🏈🎹

[@beatsgalore4sure452]

I think its 3 categorizes today. Programmer Beat maker Producer Programmer is what 90 percent of ppl are today. They click in some drums with a mouse. Then take a midi chord pack put that in. Then open some loop packs add that in. Walla im a producer. Beat maker. You are using drum machines banging your drums in. You know how to layer sounds. You are using synths to play your melody and chords. You know some music theory and how to create patches from scratch. Producer can take an artist into a studio and come out with a full arranged song. Intro. Verse chorus etc. They know what to add. What to take away. What needs to be louder. What needs to be more in the background. Etc. Most ppl today are programmers. Takes no skill anymore. Today's plugins randomize a chord progression for you drag it in. Randomize a drum track for you drag it in. We now have programs that mix for you. Bolo keep doing these vids they are some of the best Ive seen on a channel in a long time.

[@dawgheart12]

@ Bolo da Producer I would love to see a video of you producing!

[@1lxury]

i'm both / I like being involved in every aspect of the record and help out where I can give advice with what I think sounds good and not

[@joelisonkeys]

I've fell in to being a 'producer' the past couple of years. I'm self taught with flakey understandings of the technicals. I'm weak in beatmaking and sound design, but strong in arranging, writing, getting performances out of people and knowing what is needed. I can flesh together a strong skeleton, the sorta track that will guide the right people to know what to do next... ie would need to go out to musicians to be played in, or to someone better at beat making, sound design etcetera to help realise what I've envisioned. How do you go about creating this network of people when you're not a big shot yet?

[@saucemoneybeatz1977]

That's Right Bolo

[@leezydagod2507]

Big dog facts💯

[@blackbottomstudios3044]

I'm both depending on the task of the day. For the most part I am a beat maker. I try to produce any artist I record unless they are seasoned because they know how they want to sound. Even then I'll tell them to do it again or you can say it better.

[@bivens3ify]

This is absolutely true. Music is ever changing it doesn't sit still. The title Record Producer is thrown around any and everywhere. Timbaland was ahead of his time. He still is. In the 90's beats were banged out on Roland and Korg keyboard workstations ect. Now they are drawn out in Daws. So technically we maybe growing from Beatmakers to Beat Programmers. Music is for the soul. No matter how you arrive there just get there.

[@heroicdogo7243]

I'm starting a rap career and i think I'm more of a beat maker but near the future might become a producer

[@KLOGHL]

I track record and mix Audio. and edit. Plus create melodies and beats. Mix it all down to a stereo mix. And do some light mastering. Plus help the artist bring their idea to life. To the best of my ability. Plus fix technical problems. in the studio.

[@beatsbybigjoe6222]

I produce beats...doesn't make me a producer. I'm perfectly happy being a beat maker. A perfect example of an iconic producer is Jimmy Iovine. If you want to understand what a producer does I strongly recommend watching The Defiant Ones documentary. Bolo you summed it up perfectly with Puff.

[@mont-doggBeats]

ima beat maker when im just making the beat it self. when i am mixing in the vocals, arranging and doing a mix on the completed track with the artist..im a producer

[@xpm.official]

Interesting question bro, before I watch the vid imma say im a producer and a beat maker as well. Feel like makes you a beat maker is obviously just beat making and selling beats. But what makes you a producer is being in the studio sessions with artists and actually producing their track exclusively with them, whether ur recording mixing n mastering as well or just in the studio actually producing the song from scratch with the artists I feel like actually being in the studio with the artist exclusively is what makes u a producer

[@xpm.official]

Great content bro, just watched the vid. Feel like ur answer is a lot more thorough than mine.

[@GoodAfternoonDave]

The term you're looking for is 'record producer'. but even among instrumental 'producers' there are those who produce their own original audio and those who use other people's audio (sample packs). the former being a music producer and the latter being a beatmaker.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

If you put music together mix and master and release publicly on any any platform including KZbin, Soundcloud and Spotify or sell your work you are a producer.

[@RandomRoger]

So how about this, what is a "composer" ? Is a composer something separate from a beat maker and producer or is that title interchangeable with beat maker?

[@SuperQuazemodo]

Aye yo Bolo another dope video and great f n question. So let me answer that 1st...im a Producer flat out. I compose arrange engineer sing background vocals write all that. Now some may say that aint a producer but im hands on all the way til the product is complete. Just making beats has never been my thing....love that question tho