Producers Over 35... Do This to make Money and get Song Placements with Younger Artist!

[@daambassador]

Imma make beats til i die.. i don't care who likes it. This is what calms my nerves and brings me happiness. Yall can have the video games.

[@BoloDaProducer]

True!

[@beatemdown1602]

This comment is everything right now.. Had to run and show this to my girlfriend so she know’s I’m not the only one who feels like this so when she rolls over in the middle of the night and I’m not beside her because I’m in the studio room making beats.. It’s where I get my peace of mind from

[@blacklegacyassets]

For Real... I love it even if they not great

[@JazMystic1]

Same 👍

[@SGP3333]

@@daambassador exactly 👍🏾

[@KenGetRight]

Don’t ever let anybody tell you that you’re too old to do anything! You only live once, follow your passion 🎶

[@BoloDaProducer]

Facts 💯

[@SS-sw8de]

@@KenGetRight exactly! A big ol FUKM to anybody who tries💯

[@peterpowell5189]

Bro I’m 43, been in the game in different ways since 2004…and I’m having my beat tape album release party this coming January in the Atl, for all my family, friends, and industry family…my brother Deezy on the Beat gonna be there two. Got 3 records I’m debuting that I did with him that night.

[@BoloDaProducer]

Dope!!!!

[@leogolive]

Say man post a link to it so I can jam it 💯

[@Blissfulbowls]

Me to

[@AJWISE41]

Only a fool wouldn't take advice from a successful individual in same field.

[@89cjenk]

Salute king

[@JunyL]

I’m 40 years old and still rapping,what most people don’t understand a rapper is a musician and don’t care who hates ,I love music plus it calms me down and because of music I was able to stop using heroine so I’m glad I’m here writing this and not in the streets homeless 🙌🙌🙌

[@baron2438]

I was way ahead of my time with FL, Im 42 My it was fruity loops at the time like 97, I learned to adapt just because of all the music i grew up with. I noticed every 5 years the music changed so i just changed withe music and now i can pretty much make what i want at a drop of a dime on the spot.

[@ThomasPhillips3]

same here but with Acid in like 2000.

[@BoloDaProducer]

That's how you do it!

[@the_handsome_bear]

Most of the best producers are in they 40s right now in my opinion

[@BoloDaProducer]

True

[@godscience7821]

Facts

[@HAYDENMUSICTV]

Name some names please... I know Drakes Producer Noah Shebib/40.. But who else ?

[@the_handsome_bear]

@@HAYDENMUSICTV pharell, timberland, Swizz beatz, Kanye etc. Dr Dre I believe is 50 now. Those are still the production gods to me.

[@godscience7821]

@ The Neptunes, justice league, Timberland, The Alchemist, DJ Toomp, Kanye West, Dr Dre, Dr Quik, DJ Mustard, Don Cannon, Cool and Dre want me to keep going? Oh Battlecat , Blink, Swizz Beats, Scott Storch, Big Boi, Organized Noise RIP to the great Rico Wade, Erick Sermon, Rockwilder

[@parkviewslim]

At 34 currently, and 15 years producing. I definitely needed this video

[@BoloDaProducer]

Glad it could help 🔥

[@timothysoprano140]

13:10 I always send stuff straight to email I can’t work the booking call me old whatever I can’t. I even took off and book booked on time then couldn’t send the beat the right way. Yo shit crazy. It said booked but the beat was on my phone long a whole lotta 💩. Yo I just wanna know I’m I stinky trash or just old trash. What do I do??????

[@timothysoprano140]

Make sure you get the one with blue tooth. 🤦🏾

[@SecretEntertainmentt]

i'm 46 i still make music and songs it don't matter how old you are just do what you love music has no age limits on making music

[@producer21207]

63 and still making music.

[@opticalman6417]

no age limit on making music no but major record companies wont sign you if your geting on you have to get your foot in the door young to stay on there books to speak

[@SecretEntertainmentt]

@opticalman6417 today's era is about Auto-Tune if you listen to 95% of Music These Days you don't have to be young to make it you can be any age you want be. a lot of young people and older buying their own little Studio packages from American Musical ZZounds or Guitar Center instead of going to Studios and another thing that's why a lot of Studios closing down when you can build your own for a lot less money and that's what you're seeing nowadays.

[@gamemindedstrategies3535]

I'm 50 and still make music and record myself with no desire to seek out a record label ..with the evolution of social media platforms you can release and do whatever you want and who knows you might hit ..

[@SecretEntertainmentt]

@@gamemindedstrategies3535 same here i agree with you 1000%

[@devanhudson8697]

Appreciate the motivation Bolo! Im 41, Just got back in it 6 months ago and produced and mixed a couple songs off the latest Mook Boy album. Would have quit if not for your videos and people saying how hard my beats were, thought they were just blowin smoke lol. Thanks bro!

[@tomdunn6416]

I'm an older than dirt hip hop beat guy but just learning modern R'n'B for a young artist. It's been a great learning experience and always into learning and growing my skills. Don't be stuck!

[@BoloDaProducer]

Dope!

[@tomdunn6416]

I just ask my grown up children for advice 😂

[@bizionthebeat]

Bolo, I keep watching your videos since day one because you remind me a dj in the neighborhood I grew up. He was a talented Dj, but he was a bit too selfish to educate the younger boys who saw him as leader, maybe he was, but not a mentor for sure. I'm 35, you're one of my mentors on KZbin, I started producing beats at 30. This is why watching videos from someone around my age is important for me. Keep doing what you're doing, keep sharing ideas bro. I believe many people love what you're doing 🙌

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks homie!!!

[@slapnpop826]

Once or twice a month you could do a video highlighting a new school technique for us old heads. Give it a catchy name like “Old Dogs New Tricks” or something 😂

[@Joe-k9m8p]

Good idea

[@BoloDaProducer]

Good idea

[@potsandjacks]

Do it!

[@lachopakapura]

My biggest obstacle is how to reach out to certain people. I do believe that doing great music needs to be a joint collaboration between artists

[@YaManMrFaia]

Damn!!! I forgot how I used to do this in my 20’s 😂 Time to return to my roots!

[@BoloDaProducer]

Let’s get back to it!

[@jaye9056]

We need these kind of videos. I'm over 50 and still making beats. Put an MPC in my casket.

[@JrMackThaPimp]

I find this interesting that no one ever tried to tell OG producers from ANY OTHER era but this one on the DO & DONTS when it comes to making music. Music is subjective & if everyone is on the same VIBE thats wack! We need diversity so OG producers..DO YOU, your shit is banging!

[@Stummpmusic]

I want to create a legacy, hits come and go! I want to create music that can be enjoyed 10, 20, 30 years from now! The money will come... --- Stummp Music.

[@AnthonyMcCullough]

Great video Bolo. I'm 55, I might be more of a Granpa than an Unck. Would working with Sync music licensing be a better option for us older producers?

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yessir! It's definitely a great option for anyone at any age.

[@Fordmusicgroup]

Don’t forget about the Aunties. ❤❤I am 43 and female 😊

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yes Definitely 👍🏾 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lynnbrannon8693]

This is Dj Savage 😂 Im 51 love music production all I can say keep doing what you love if you good keep your ears sharp and mind open to new possibilities

[@BoloDaProducer]

Solid advice!

[@norenttv_]

That bourbon chicken in the mall had us in a chokehold

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yes!!!!

[@daveydex]

As an older producer myself, I definitely agree with this...

[@Al_W_On_The_Trackz]

Big Respect to you bro Bolo!

[@ElGuapoPenderhughes]

40 got an album coming out and I do numbers don't let people who can't do what you do tell what you can do.

[@yungdamewest785]

Great Message 💯

[@CitoMadeBeatz]

I just started dabbling in beat making. My first thought was to give some away as I progress. Gotta start somewhere, and to me, just getting ppl to use a beat and hear what they do on it is exciting.

[@fantaztikbeatz]

It's funny how hip hop is the only genre that puts an age limit on its artist and music. I think good music is good music. But if you're up in age and not acting your age while doing music, i think that's the disconnect.

[@cortezdevinci]

That’s why I’m not listening to anybody saying that cuz rock music has no age limit country music no age limit I don’t care 🤷🏾‍♂️ if I’m 36 music is music it’s only hip hop that locks you in a time capsule

[@BoloDaProducer]

Actually it’s reversed for country and rock music. The younger you are the harder it is to producer

[@badboy69cancer]

Most kids aren't streaming older rock and country either. There's obviously a market for it in hip hop genre still to this day. E-40 has been putting out music regularly for decades. Ice Cube, Snoop, Daz just dropped solo projects. Griselda made it in their 30's. If there's a will, there's a way.

[@B-BYRD_BEATS]

34 now! Salute to you! 🙏💪💯

[@BoloDaProducer]

Pre Unc status!!! Welcome!!!

[@B-BYRD_BEATS]

@BoloDaProducer Thank you! It's my time! 🫡

[@staircaseradio6284]

Totally agree .. U have to give away some beatz … especially if u find a young artist that u can build a sound with.. develop the sound , put the music out and use that as advertising for your production.

[@EasezBeats]

I am 36 years old and i have always been a boom bap head, been stuck in that era but recently i started catering to the younger cats and its a journey to be sure, but i'm learning a lot.

[@salaam76]

your absolutely right bro give away beats sometimes theyll be back to buy 100% great video keep em comin !

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yessir! I’m glad you liked it.

[@PetrolMediaInc]

The same rules applied when I started in 2001. I still part with some beats when it makes sense so I agree.

[@JONESOUNDS]

📷 *Bolo You Stay With Value My G! What Camera Do You Use For These KZbin Vids You Make?*

[@BoloDaProducer]

Sony FX30 on this video ✅

[@doce.c.1365]

Thanks Bolo!

[@Mixedbyquadeyg]

True samples are definitely needed this goes on the engineer side too people just wanna see what you can do before they make an actual investment

[@dk-4sho503]

Ey bolo I love what you saying on this video and I'd like to add on what you said the older producer's got to work with younger producer's to update their sound because their sound cn get outdated but that's just my suggestion bolo

[@mpcbeats]

lol ahead of time, you know I’m going to comment on this, I agree with you on the process of getting placements , as far as giving beats out and so forth, now here’s my only gripe if all the producers is making music using the same type drum sounds , same type patterns , same chord progressions , similar melodies and ”the younger artist” is writing “if they do” the same shit in their lyrics wouldn’t all of the music sound alike? With that formula right there it no wonder why the American public market doesn’t value music, also let’s keep it all the way funky , how many of the artist is getting publishing checks off a record they recorded five years ago? For me I’d rather do it the Sade way create my own brand, my own sound and if you banging with it, you’re going to get at me strictly for a Ryakin Rip type beat, not no Metro Boomin beat, or a Bolo beat. Granted right now I’m doing CGI 3D animation , motion picture sound scores and sound design creating my own sounds from scratch , and I say that to say a older producer can get money in those ways as well, also my advise to older producers is find your own artist and create a fresh sound with those artist. Shit even Dr. Dre said it the best, “He doesn’t like artist that has different producers on an album” and it totally makes sense because the shit all sounds the same nothing fresh, “F-R-E-S-H” stay true to the culture!!!

[@BoloDaProducer]

🔥🔥🔥👍🏾👍🏾

[@f.t.b9719]

Appreciate this one BOLO. 🙏💯

[@darklyghtmusic]

Im 43 and I started producing back in 2008. I stopped for years and I just got back into it recently. I'm glad I did. How many beats are you making a day nowadays?

[@BoloDaProducer]

At least one

[@darklyghtmusic]

@BoloDaProducer That's what I'm gonna be trying to do. I just started again a couple days ago 😳

[@6thlinebeats999]

THANKS FOR THE TIPS BOLO. THIS VIDEO REALLY HELPS!

[@dpmusic21]

👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿 Everything Bolo spitting is facts. I agree 100%. One thing i would add is to try to find a younger up and coming artist to latch on to. Try to connect with artists that are actively doing shows and promoting themselves and their music. More to the point, I'm not talking about just doing records and putting it out, but i mean artists that are truly investing in their career and trying to build it. Even better if they are a traveling artists. If your sound is dope enough and unique, you can be a part of building that artist's signature. That's typically how you'll start getting noticed. Dope stuff @bolo 🔥🔥🔥

[@GangstaFarts]

I'm in my mid 30s and a lot of young producers have been asking to collab. I'm a slow beat maker, these young bucks have like 200 to 500 beats on their site but has only 25k plays max. I have only 50 beats up but they have 100k plays. I don't think I'll collab well because I want my sounds a certain way and if I can't get it right I'll take as much time as a I need until I get it right. I can't just make melodies live, it will turn out dookie. I do my best when I'm not working on music and I get a random melody in my head and record it down on my phone to put on the computer. I also like making happy good feel music but the young bucks like that dark aggressive slap lol

[@SPanuccioMusic]

Quality over quantity always wins in the end.

[@Spillz716]

Dope video 💯

[@BoloDaProducer]

Appreciate it fam! 🙏🏾💯

[@SGP3333]

I’m 41 and appreciate the good info my brother 💯🙏🏾

[@BoloDaProducer]

Appreciate the love fam!

[@Aliengroover]

There are a few malls still like that, with stores still doing the samples, including Chickfila and Aunt Annie's. So the example is still relevant and on point. I've had people tell me they're against this but say they're paying for advertising. etc and not selling beats. Do you, but at least link with an artist you're feeling. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@BoloDaProducer]

It's all about finding what works for you!

[@nigeria133]

Bro you have the best advice so far! I am also in Unc status and I needed these jewels!! Thank you! Keep up the good work! 💯🙏🏾

[@BoloDaProducer]

Appreciate it! 🙏🏾💯

[@l_ord9]

“Semi Unc” is a crazy word lol I laughed. Great video as always Bolo

[@cmwilliams357]

Great content sir. Wanted to ask you about the thousands of beats that you gave away. How many of those beats were copyrighted?

[@jarueparr]

Bishop Bolo outchea dropping gems!

[@corywilliams458]

This is really for me!...Thanks!...The person I was making beats for, passed away🙏🏽,...So Im jus making beats still for him!...they jus piling up😑...im lost

[@CADDYBEATS-em8kp]

Outta Fort Lauderdale, just love music in general, even if its wind blowing in a rhythm🤣🤣 love this channel, keep slidin BOLO💯#CaddyBeats salute you🫡

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks!

[@EricRabb]

Ima do that Bolo! Good info for positive actions

[@BoloDaProducer]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Watani_Fahim]

Great video once again 🫡

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks!

[@thahomie773]

Bolo you living the life I wanna live

[@asparceproton1]

34 year old producer here. I swear I got through this entire video and the only thing I groaned at was learning FL Studio.

[@tyanttaylor60]

Thanks man this episode was definitely needed ✨💯💯✨

[@BoloDaProducer]

Appreciate it, much love!

[@djfingersflores]

Great advice OG.. Stay up homie

[@BoloDaProducer]

Appreciate it fam!

[@7vnmusic]

My guy Bolo 🔥🔥🔥🔥 #ATL

[@PRE22164oo]

Bolo, listning to your mall samaple analogy..... how do you feel about putting flagships or other beats on KZbin?

[@BoloDaProducer]

Do it! It’s a good way to promote yourself!

[@KAUTIOUZBEATZ4]

Thanks bolo this was very informative 💪🏿

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks!

[@KAUTIOUZBEATZ4]

@ no prob keep up the good work💪🏾

[@ericrideout6371]

Great analogy Bolo!!

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks!

[@2ToneUltra]

Bolo do you need a solid formula/signature to your beats making technique before you dish out tasters? Like how many beats and tracks would you say one needs to aim to make? Per week or month? Like what would you say is a good reasonable aim to have in production? (Numbers) Quality vs quanity wise? Technique variation vs like same same sounds? I’d like to hear your opinion always. You’re more than just a KZbinr and I appreciate your passion and inspiration.

[@BoloDaProducer]

I make at least 1 a day

[@stephenmaxam]

Proud to of reached 47 haven't hàd no hit career but I defo helped many frontline get there message of I didn't push the beats because the mixes sucked that bass to kick relationship is just not clicking for me

[@thatsjasn]

I like doing R&B/Pop more than rap but if I’m gonna do rap I’d make it in FL studio. Everything else I’d do either logic or cubase (especially for tv/film type music).

[@tr3.b543]

Just make music if you have the talent to

[@DjUnkaVee813]

Good information always, finna crank up logic asap!!💪🏾💪🏾🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@BoloDaProducer]

You got it! 🔥🔥🔥

[@earlcampbell7953]

I'm FULL BLOWN UNC status making beats at 51 I think I got dope beats but I no longer need to be the only one who thinks that so I'm taking heed to the message💪🏿

[@BigHomieDJVIP]

Thankyou for this content because you brought the solution vs bashing,Peace

[@DWINC]

Older = usually more experience. If you’re still in the scene, it’s an advantage. I had 4 gold and 1 platinum record in the last 10 years in the US hip hop scene even though I’m European AND I’m pushing 50.

[@davidmirandajr]

Theres all type of things out here dudes claim to see beats omg the music world guys forget aboutt it

[@leogolive]

Sometimes you gotta do like G-Money said on New Jack City. Give em a hit of the base and 15 minutes later they coming back for more. Give out a sample, that’ll make em come back and get two or three more beats, make em come back for the bass!😂

[@thebl8nlyblatantnetwork]

Salute 🫡 to all the uncs 😂

[@BoloDaProducer]

Salute!

[@LawrinMaxwellsmpc500]

I turn 35 January 1st. lmao this is the video I needed..

[@krunk9790]

Im 42 and got beats for years i just need to sell em on a platform , i need to focus on that , you meant Mini Disc

[@ProduceWithGibbs]

This is hilarious cuz I turned 33 today 😂 I'm pre unc status now!! 🎉

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yessir!

[@JerylHardin]

55 yrs old & still bust a Track Out here& there.... Til I Die...😳🤔👀🙏🏿

[@Tray8Studios]

You mean Mini Disk I miss those days 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yes!

[@FlatWHDF]

I believe every beat I make is fire until I hear it 5 days later🤣🤣🤣

[@BoloDaProducer]

Me too 😂

[@tvbeastbeatz87]

4:38 FACTSSS. SAMPLES ON A TOOTHPICK. DATS CRAZY, THE GOOD DAYS

[@99milli1]

Hi, I love your teaching, how can I hear your beats please

[@BoloDaProducer]

Go to my livestream playlist and @bolomp3

[@99milli1]

@BoloDaProducer ok thank you

[@donteroberts5467]

I’m bout to be 35 on the 29th but also what do I need to do to send you some beats so I know if it’s good to the ears

[@88keyz]

Salute 👍🏾

[@MIDAZSITH]

If you make great music it’s ageless someone will buy it.

[@DoomzDale]

If you survived the Crunk era, you can survive anything! Lmfao

[@BoloDaProducer]

True!!

[@carlosjaimes4141]

I emailed you a beat for beat block even though I now know you don’t open beats sent on email. I don’t have time to catch fridays entries so I tried that way a few years back. I only give beats to one of my rapper friends because he works with multiple producers.

[@TyCutta.]

My brudda BOLOOOOOOOOOOO

[@alexbroGellungaRunga]

When you say you gotta use the drums that younger artist like what do you mean exactly? Like trap drum patterns are you saying the actual sound selection of the drums?

[@ayetruu]

they still give out the samples in the mall unc! atleast in TN they do

[@jerrypizzini]

5:00 a sample of the meat is wild. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@CornelioAustin]

Semi Unc and full unc is hilarious 😂

[@C5ICK]

Bro. I was taking notes until you mentioned FL Studio. It’s sad but ur right.

[@BoloDaProducer]

That's just the reality! 😂

[@ThePassianFamily]

Bolo... i hear you and i agree with the wisdom of that "food court" approach... but here's my question fam... As a producer once you create a beat dont you get half of the royalty on the writters share? (Rapper gets lyrics and you get the other half) so if you "give away" a beat and you find out some rapper out there recorded a song over your beat... WONT YOU GET PAID ANYWAY ON THE BACK END? Can you or some one speak to this? Much love Bolo!!

[@BoloDaProducer]

Technically yes. But you still have To “Claim” your royalties. Best thing to do is contact artist and make sure they put in royalties correctly. If there’s problems there are ways to take down song

[@ThePassianFamily]

Ok... I feel it... BUT... as the beat maker, isn't there a way you can register your beats on your end "before" giving them away... so that even if a cat don't do his business part as an artist... the "system" could locate the "beat fingerprint " ID that you registered on your end?

[@prodxJew]

Yooo the semi uncs took me out

[@fonkya1431]

Al‘skool Position wit a Nu‘skool Vision !!!

[@ironlionworldtv]

50 n still hot 🔥🔥🔥

[@playcapturereplay9371]

What's up with AKAI and the MPC 3 beta releases it's like crickets!

[@hp7vlogs]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 real sht

[@bigmarxbeats]

Shot out to Mr Reo of washington dc. MR REO originally was an engineer /executive producer 😢for😂 dc legend Chuck brown .he has various hits and he uses hardware and software. He's 89 yrs old. And he uses the mpc 60 still he's 89 but acts and talk like he's 27.

[@BoloDaProducer]

That’s incredible 🔥🔥🔥

[@creator.season3714]

Imma need a 30 pack OG!!

[@dajuantinsley5970]

It’s crazy nobody talking about the topic, all facts tho. Get an artist to feed beats to until ppl start asking about you. Then you charge folks.

[@BoloDaProducer]

That's the way!