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 💯

[@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

[@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. 🤦🏾

[@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

[@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!

[@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 😂

[@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!

[@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!

[@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 😂

[@Detroit-gx5nd]

Good idea

[@BoloDaProducer]

Good idea

[@potsandjacks]

Do it!

[@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!

[@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 🙌

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@B-BYRD_BEATS]

34 now! Salute to you! 🙏💪💯

[@BoloDaProducer]

Pre Unc status!!! Welcome!!!

[@B-BYRD_BEATS]

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

[@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.

[@daveydex]

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

[@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.

[@doce.c.1365]

Thanks 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?

[@PetrolMediaInc]

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

[@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.

[@norenttv_]

That bourbon chicken in the mall had us in a chokehold

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yes!!!!

[@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!

[@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

[@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 😳

[@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]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Fordmusicgroup]

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

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yes Definitely 👍🏾 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jarueparr]

Bishop Bolo outchea dropping gems!

[@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! 🙏🏾💯

[@djfingersflores]

Great advice OG.. Stay up homie

[@BoloDaProducer]

Appreciate it fam!

[@ericrideout6371]

Great analogy Bolo!!

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks!

[@thahomie773]

Bolo you living the life I wanna live

[@tyanttaylor60]

Thanks man this episode was definitely needed ✨💯💯✨

[@BoloDaProducer]

Appreciate it, much love!

[@SGP3333]

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

[@BoloDaProducer]

Appreciate the love fam!

[@Spillz716]

Dope video 💯

[@BoloDaProducer]

Appreciate it fam! 🙏🏾💯

[@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

[@LawrinMaxwellsmpc500]

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

[@tr3.b543]

Just make music if you have the talent to

[@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!😂

[@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💪🏿

[@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).

[@TyCutta.]

My brudda BOLOOOOOOOOOOO

[@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

[@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!!!

[@thebl8nlyblatantnetwork]

Salute 🫡 to all the uncs 😂

[@BoloDaProducer]

Salute!

[@ProduceWithGibbs]

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

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yessir!

[@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

[@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

[@CornelioAustin]

Semi Unc and full unc is hilarious 😂

[@Tray8Studios]

You mean Mini Disk I miss those days 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yes!

[@DoomzDale]

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

[@BoloDaProducer]

True!!

[@JeremyDuckworth]

Mannn I turn 40 on Christmas I’m so excited cause …iykyk 😂

[@DjUnkaVee813]

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

[@BoloDaProducer]

You got it! 🔥🔥🔥

[@AllAnglesMatter]

32 sitting on beats , hooks , songs , ideas , just collecting dust. Would have liked to start a label.

[@djfingersflores]

u can do it

[@88keyz]

Salute 👍🏾

[@creator.season3714]

Imma need a 30 pack OG!!

[@shanethewatcher6163]

Damn lol is 35 really semi-Unc statis?? 😂😂😮‍💨

[@fantaztikbeatz]

😂 embrace it

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yeah man… you have qualified in official Unc status

[@ironlionworldtv]

50 n still hot 🔥🔥🔥

[@trackmusic252]

Give the best away but retain your ownership that's what I been doing

[@thebl8nlyblatantnetwork]

Pause on the food court 😂

[@BoloDaProducer]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CireProductions]

At this point AARP will be distributing my stuff! 🤣

[@BoloDaProducer]

🤣🤣🤣 you got it!

[@willhernandez8334]

when do you have those beat reviews?

[@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?

[@ayetruu]

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

[@flipsidefishin7822]

I think people are putting waaaaaaay too much emphasis on age. Some things about music people dont realize. Great music lasts forever and you can make good music at any age. I dont believe in age with music. Like at all. Its a false stereotype that age matters. Just my opinion on the topic.

[@BoloDaProducer]

That’s what I basically said in video ✅

[@flipsidefishin7822]

@BoloDaProducer im agreeing with you my friend. 💪

[@johnstarks5323]

5:53, That's when I turned to them and said give me "3 chicken wings with the fried rice"

[@BoloDaProducer]

🤣🤣🔥🔥🔥

[@baron2438]

we fasho gotta linl Bolo

[@UNEEKMP3]

💯💯💯

[@hp7vlogs]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 real sht

[@ThomasPhillips3]

what age got to do with it if u dope?

[@BoloDaProducer]

That what I said in video, you gotta watch the whole video

[@ThomasPhillips3]

@@BoloDaProducer Yup lol i finished watching the rest after i typed that. always appreciate your perspective bro. good stuff.

[@Doni-cd7vo]

How do you make 3-5 beats a day. Any tips??

[@BoloDaProducer]

Start with melodic parts then added good drums

[@Doni-cd7vo]

@@BoloDaProducerAwesome thanks!

[@potsandjacks]

How many bars are in a "beat"?

[@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 🔥🔥🔥

[@JayfkProductions876]

33 Crusihg into My Unc era 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yessir!!!

[@GranFinale]

Respectfully, you give too much weight to the opinion of youngin's.There's still a market, although slightly smaller, for MC's over 35. 🤔

[@BoloDaProducer]

You right, you right.

[@leogolive]

💯

[@NYCtvnyc]

Do you think you a better content creator or beat maker? I think your a better sales men than a beat maker. Is there an age limit on being a content creator.

[@fantaztikbeatz]

Just do it! The only limit is what limitations you put on yourself. Find your niche and go for it!!

[@tkelong3569]

What salesman? I hear him doing a little something for Zzounds or Zzsounds, other than that, I hear this broutha taking time out of his busy day to help all of the producers who are willing to listen. Also, anybody with 60 billions streams, yeah I’ll listen cause you dam sho must know a whooole lot about music production. Keep on rockin’ ‘em BoLo!

[@cortezdevinci]

Dog you can’t put that assumption on him like that just cause you watch a few of his videos remember your on his channel watching him plus you don’t know his personal life or anything like that I think he’s actually a good producer

[@BoloDaProducer]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Mi_T.R.H.C]

Say King. 40 years old. Dihdn’t begin my path of music til I wuhs 30, as an “artist”. I’d dig some feedback. 💪🏽

[@BoloDaProducer]

It's never too late to start! Let's do it!

[@THA-REAPER]

You going by traditional unc ages. Modern unc ages!?⛪🙏🏽 LMAO

[@BoloDaProducer]

🤣🤣🤣

[@EricRabb]

Simi unk status 😂🤣😂👍🏾

[@sagamuzikgroup4168]

facts

[@rockjonez61]

Mini Disk.

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yep!

[@timothysoprano140]

Yo I know what I’m eating for lunch today

[@BoloDaProducer]

You gotta get the fried rice with it!

[@tmgtrapmobgodz]

I just make tacos 😂

[@burrypoughjr5724]

Guess I'm gonna have to learn how to use FL Studio 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@BoloDaProducer]

It would def be worth it

[@burrypoughjr5724]

​@BoloDaProducer yeah still learning the ins and outs of Ableton Live and my MPC One + it gets overwhelming at times but I know I'm just gonna have to lock in

[@bboymac84]

I remember data disk!! Wowwww lol 😅

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yessir!!

[@djkizone]

Is it the sony min disc? If so i remember that, as a matter of fact i still have mine. They were dope!

[@bboymac84]

@ i remember those too

[@tmgtrapmobgodz]

I just make a tacos 😂

[@carlosjaimes4141]

I sent you a beat for the beatblock a while back, wu happen, 😂

[@warrentoles3127]

Yo you funny af lol.

[@RizzectThaTrizzec]

You don't like ableton?

[@BoloDaProducer]

Nah not really, tried it, just couldn’t get into it

[@RizzectThaTrizzec]

@BoloDaProducer 😎

[@TheKing4576]

I am full unc lol I am 35 n up club 😂

[@jhonnyfive6310]

What are the chances that if we follow this instructions set that “ a classic” will be created? Something that you want to hear 10 years from now.

[@BoloDaProducer]

Might, might not. But at least you gave it a try

[@Leejohnsonpt]

Anyone want any boom bap beats? 🤣🤣

[@LaurenceCousins-ov9tn]

It's called "leader loss"

[@Canderson_Beats]

But how do we know what "good" is? And on the flip side, most music is generic sounding.

[@BoloDaProducer]

It’s good when others say it’s good, you’ll only find out when you play it for someone

[@SyncsationalMusic]

I hate FL Studio! 😂