Advice EVERY Beatmaker Needs To Hear!

[@KataNasMusic]

Yo if that isn't one of the most inspiring videos I've ever watched, hope that you're now surrounded by people who believe in you and lift your spirit up !

[@NavieD]

Indeed I am thankfully. I hope the same for you!

[@KataNasMusic]

@@NavieD Same, I'm grateful for it.

[@grcgrc7198]

Yo you made me get but in the arena and this video right hear is the best inspiring video I ever seen as for becoming a music producer

[@slik_p]

I feel that 100%. That vibe of "oh, you're doing that? Yeah, you're a joke. Thinking you're gonna be like A, B or C it's ridiculous". Even if it isn't said, you can feel it. It takes balls to put yourself out there

[@NavieD]

It definitely does take balls, knowing that you will probably look ridiculous and fail at some point, but you do it anyways

[@LightBlazeMC]

one of the best and only channel that focuses on motivation as well as practical skill. motivation makes or breaks a producers talent.

[@NavieD]

Well thank you my friend

[@LightBlazeMC]

@@NavieD no worries bro love your stuff keep going!

[@NavieD]

Have you ever had a similar experience?

[@jaymeal123]

I’ve never had any of my closest friends ever be so cruel. At a certain point you gotta realize who’s in your corner and who’s not BUT that takes time and wisdom. And wisdom only comes with age. Glad u made it through!!!

[@ThirtyOneKills]

Worked with another Producer in my city, almost lived together, gave him food when he was broke worked together with almost 50 Rappers/Singers. He told every single one of them how bad I am, how sh!t my beats are. Now I am working with some of these Rappers and my former friend is beefing with half of the city

[@red0ctane19]

@@ThirtyOneKills You handled it the right way. Too many people in this world would go the revenge route. Makes both parties look bad. But when you let your work show the truth, you'll come out on top. While his energy went into putting you down to try to make himself look better, you were honing your craft and succeeding.

[@hybrydbeats5286]

Still do to this day... It wont ever stop. Knowing this and still sticking thru... That's wat TRU passion is. Thanx for this video hommie. 🙏 Namaste

[@red0ctane19]

Mine was almost the opposite. Tried my hand at music many years ago. But I didn't put in the effort to learn. Just clicked random stuff in on FL 12. My best friend told me it was good. School got hectic and had to focus on graduation, then life got in the way. Picked up music again at the beginning of this year, 10 years later as it has always been my dream. Realized it could be reality. Started learning everything I could. A few months ago that same friend told me how much progress I've made and how trash those old beats were. I was like "Bro don't gas light me! You gotta tell me these things!" 😅 He just has too good of a heart to feel like he was putting me down. Now he is straight with me and tells me when it's not very good. In a helpful way, though. Lol.

[@0b100]

I remember showing my music to some "friends" at school. I told them I was making beats & they wanted to hear. I played one of them & they listened for a bit then walked away. It hurt, but now I have stuff in my catalog that i'm proud of. Glad I kept going. Your videos are a great help. Thank you.

[@Pawl4k]

but they didnt hate it right?

[@yngvinyl]

needed this thank you :)

[@NavieD]

You're welcome!

[@wayneparker102]

Whoa, so you not only provide content to make better beats but you also provide advice to build a better headspace for producers. 👏🏾. You are truly appreciated.

[@omega3battyacid878]

It's really rough especially in that initial phase where you already feel like a complete imposter going so far out of your comfort zone, that is, if you weren't participating in any other art. This is where I praise the people I hear disparaged the most in this discussion, and that's the people that support you no matter what. I have 2 friends that have ALWAYS been supportive, even when the beats I showed them were objectively horrible, they'd try their hardest to cherry pick at least one aspect that they don't hate all the way and then convey that. These are the people I hear referred to as "people who aren't being real with you" or whatever and sure maybe they weren't but they were doing something else that I think is crucial for somebody learning a new craft, and that's supplementing your courage. Courage to try and experiment and wade through the mud until you're at a place where you can make something halfway decent. Most people don't understand how far you can get at something you have no natural talent to speak of, the kind of benefits hard work and determination can bring in the absence of results to speak of, that kind of leap of faith takes a lot of courage and I think the people that tell you your beats are good when they're not fundamentally understand that concept. If my courage had been depleted by constant put-downs and negative feedback I'd have developed a complex around my craft that wouldn't allow me to grow to the beatmaker I am now. All this to say, cherish those people in your life that give you the room to grow without being unnecessarily critical. It's much healthier to see someone learning as a work in progress rather than a person who is shit at doing X, that's just being conclusive about a person's temporary state.

[@NavieD]

Thanks for the write up! I think you're right, peoples intentions and why say something is as important as what they say

[@KarasamaBeats]

Man this video is really nice ! That quote ! Noted ✅

[@NavieD]

🙏

[@keejay12]

I had this experience. People talking behind my back about my beats being overproduced but never said it to me. They would tell my girl and she would tell me. People saying i was trash but one of my brothers came to me one day after i let him hear a beat CD with 19 beats and he said every beat I made was wack. Harsh reality hurts but once I healed, it made me stronger and forced me to improve. I wouldnt be where I am today without God having honest people in my life to keep it real.

[@keejay12]

Then i went from a laughingstock to a go to guy for music working with artists i knew. Just gotta keep going. You can move forward staying down.

[@NavieD]

Yeesh, the fact that they would tell your girl and not you is so slimy

[@keejay12]

Cant move forward*

[@keejay12]

@@NavieD yeah man its crazy. I like people to keep it real with me

[@prodbydramatic]

@@keejay12 I hope you are still with her cuz she kept it real ya feel me cuz a lot beezies these days could care less.

[@infergnojinn7745]

Sending positivity to everyone. We all need this in these times. Stay strong creatives💪

[@jtonthatrack3984]

you too my bro!

[@RCX_Sco1]

Ayy looking fresh with the trim man. As usual, a perfect video! Every point was true and relatable

[@NavieD]

Thank you Ryoto, I feel very sexy with this haircut

[@RCX_Sco1]

@@NavieD 😂 rightfully so man

[@rensx4952]

Powerful quote man

[@namebrandbeatz]

Well said. It takes guts to pursue your dreams and no matter what happens NEVER QUIT!!!!!

[@3iiisopen]

Great video. I needed this. Thanks and continue to be great

[@dawgheart12]

I can definitely relate!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@djsunnysideup23]

another great video! Thanks for the heart to heart! speaks volumes to me. I see it as when you got haters, you know you made it! haha Another great quote by Teddy is "Comparison is the thief of joy.” I have that posted in front of me so I am forced to look at that every day. keep grinding and do what you love. peace!

[@simcard940]

Thank you Navie,we really need videos like These from time to time

[@NavieD]

I am happy they help!

[@Keroser1983]

AMAZING!!!!! Totally agree. I wish I have got this mindset much much younger...

[@nicholaszucchini5257]

Do not listen: * Who does not believe in himself * Who does not risk and has never risked * Who sees limits everywhere instead of solutions * Who I would not like to become * And the last piece of advice is for all the haters, if suffering made you an asshole, well you have wasted it.

[@NavieD]

Wise words right here!

[@jessehanselman7258]

Thank you for making this video. It's something that I needed to hear.

[@brenmac]

This was great and informative video man and relatable.. My closest friend of years through thick and thin unfortunately belittles me and devalues my work ethic on a regular. I dont really have anyone else to share good news with so I usually share it with him. I work hard and sacrifice a lot of time and money on my passion so I like to celebrate little wins, you know. They mean a lot to me, even just getting an artist on my beats. But he usually finds a way to make me feel bad about it. Even makes fun of how much I make beats (it's a running joke for him). He says quality over quantity and I totally get that, but I need to practice and learn..how else do I get better right? This video deffinately gave me some relief. IMO this path were on can feel isolating. Its deff good to remember not to take other negative comments seriously and just keep that tunnel vision

[@NavieD]

Ah, I've also had "friends" like this. They want to rain on your parade constantly.

[@jordiobeats]

sorry to hear that i know how that feels man. love your stuff man and thank you for helping people get better at music. you are a great person man, i hope you succeed in whatever you aspire!

[@theindustrymanagementteam]

Thank you man I swear I could cry right now people don’t understand the level of hard work and practice creatives put in and eventually it works out

[@NavieD]

Absolutely. It's a very intimidating thing to try and get into

[@WalkeroftheMojave]

You make some of the best content for producers on KZbin, I swear. Really needed to hear this today.

[@NavieD]

Thank you my friend!

[@alexunder_ground]

Man, I have gone through that shit, when I started and proceeded rappin' some years ago. Heads up

[@NavieD]

Sorry you had to go through this too Alex!

[@alexunder_ground]

@@NavieD The regular people’s opinions never mattered too much. The other mcs or DJs from the regional scene were tough though 😁

[@jahyd3n]

Thank you man this really helps me keep my head high, ive honestly been thinking about quitting for a while and i think i should keep going no matter what.. music is what i love.

[@boazocholla_lqmp]

Thank you for Posting,This has really encouraged me. God bless you.

[@NavieD]

I am happy to help Boaz!

[@red0ctane19]

Damn man! This gave me chills. You're the true goat for this one my friend! So inspirational and spot on. So grateful that I'm surrounded by the first type of people. The supportive ones. The ones to give helpful feedback, to help lift my spirits when things didn't go how I was hoping. From the better beatmaker community, to my friends and family, and most of all my girlfriend. Can't thank them enough. Luckily I've weeded out the poisonous ones. And the few that are around me are just miserable coworkers that I try to shrug off. The days they get to me, this quote shall be in my head for sure! Thank you, Navie! 🙏

[@NavieD]

I am glad you've got a supportive circle around you my friend!

[@red0ctane19]

@@NavieD Me too! I'm lucky to have then in my life. You've also helped create that as well, though. I'm sure for more than just me. Most communities are so toxic. So glad the BB community is not. Hahaha!

[@manatee_flips6811]

Just catching up to watching all of your videos, great story. I never doubted your level of understanding of beat making, now I know you are wise to the day, learning from life is a gift. Thank you for sharing.

[@juniorliles5459]

Thank you so much bro. That really just gave me a ton of encouragement. This thing we call music can he a bit discouraging at times. I definitely needed to hear this.

[@DIGGY161]

This is the most comforting video ive seen in a long while Thank you Mr.Navie Have a good day and god bless you

[@NavieD]

You too Diggy!

[@Rider-qv1nd]

i can relate i felt every word agree.......

[@nachomanrandysauvage8257]

Love your stuff, Navie! I’ve learned such much wonderful music production knowledge from you, mate. Thank you for sticking with it. The people that tried to tear down your early work are cowardly and not deserving of your friendship, bud. Much love, man.

[@NavieD]

Thank you my friend. Also your username is excellent

[@ТодорПаскалев-ш3л]

something a lot of us needed to hear, love you man

[@NavieD]

😘 love you too

[@enzone235]

Thanks to this video now I can enter my daw without feeling so much pressure! At least I'm learning the skills that people are actually afraid of learning 😅

[@cycledelic7066]

No matter what anyone says I know navie d has got my back whenever I watch his videos. The people who talk shit on a person's passion, those are the people who are so afraid to fail they don't try anything.

[@NavieD]

It's true. It's always the people in the stands who are the loudest, never the people who are actually playing the game

[@cycledelic7066]

@@NavieD forreal, couldn't have said it better myself. I have a video idea if you're open to them. I've been really falling in love with the production style from phoniks, he has an almost psychedelic approach to his sampling. And another producer that is crazy cool that would make a good video is exile. The videos you did on alchemist and dilla were on point it. I can only imagine what these videos would be like. Thanks for doing what u do brotha 🙏💯

[@coastalcort]

love the advice. new beatmaker going through the exact same thing. saw this video right on time. youre a godsend

[@NavieD]

🙏

[@ebluemagick]

Wow this was great. Inspirational. How about this one. I've told people I can't hang because I'm gonna be in the studio working with someone. They asked how much was I getting paid. I said nothing we're working on something together. They then said "Awww hell naw I would never do that"!!! Perspective is EVERYTHING. Art is subjective. Thanks again for this post. Things like this don't get said enough

[@prod.a.b.i.l1930]

I can tell you from personal experience that I put myself all the down while I'm working on my music ,be it as a producer or as a rapper/alt. artist. But I don't put myself down because my music is bad, I put myself down because I wanna improve and that self criticism is what helps me get better. If you are a creative, its ok to stumble ,but get up and keep improving. You don't know what you are truly capable of unless you keep trying. Great video Navie, thanks for being so open with us

[@NavieD]

Thanks for watching! I am very self critical as well

[@hellojellomellowfish6292]

Fr bro you're one of not so many people who can see things from other perspectives! Love your mindset finally someone who actually understands how people work

[@NavieD]

Thank you! Those are high compliments because I try my best to see from outside my own perspective

[@hellojellomellowfish6292]

@@NavieD yeah man that's actually the way keep doooing it

[@atashbeats8055]

You're an inspiration and a great mentor Navie. Respect and God bless you brother. 🙌

[@cvstlebeats]

Navie you're the man - thank you for this

[@NavieD]

You're welcome my friend!

[@jamespark5842]

Thanks 🙏

[@eazyersi6944]

This was very motivational and encouranging, thanks for sharing that quote with me and anyone watching this video whos struggling with beatmaking or anything else in general , for anyone thats having beatblock or thinking their beats suck keep practicing , explore new music and ideas in your brain, be creative , be patience , everything takes time trust the process.

[@NavieD]

I endorse this message

[@prolog2833]

Very inspiring, thanks for sharing

[@NavieD]

Thank you for watching!

[@Dubstar86]

Man I love your videos and your way of explaining things. If I was able to pay monthly for your advanced membership I would definitely take advantage of it. You’re a great teacher.

[@CrymeaRiverPortugal]

I wanna make sure that you are the reason I haven't quit on producing everyday, thank you for your inspiration

[@jravenmusic]

Thanks for the encouragement Navie! Appreciate your content

[@HewittH]

Perfect start to my day. Thank you so much, not just for this, but for everything you share with us!

[@NavieD]

Thank you for watching Hewitt!

[@roanyosky9918]

Thank you Navie🥺 Wish you all the best man🙌🏾❤

[@NavieD]

Right back at you Roan!

[@DreSoul2049]

Thank you for sharing and being open about what you experienced Navie. I can very much relate..its hard sometimes when the closest people try to pull you down or dont believe in you. I'm so glad you didn't give up and continued to persevere... look at you now, you're a big help to the producer/beat making community. Bless your cotton socks bro!..lol 😎👍🏽

[@NavieD]

Hahah thank you Dre! I am wearing wool socks currently but that's alright

[@DreSoul2049]

@@NavieD it's all good! 😆

[@midighostbeatz7945]

Salute fham! All ur content is hella dope!!!!!

[@NavieD]

Thank you my friend!

[@darksupra009]

Thanks for sharing that! I am new in the beatmaking game,but I can relate to this in different way. I was overweight in my early 13-teens and man I was like training dummy but for jokes.All my friends and close ones had fun behind my back and arsenal of jokes for me. I was normal kid, just fat. Then I started lifting and after 5 years of hard training I had Zyzz type physique. Super shredded 8 pack thanks to my genetics and standing tall at 200cm. No mocking then. All complimenting my body , others get silent when I stand near them. Now I am the best discus thrower in my Country (Bulgaria) and I keep grinding hard. Guys my point is ,no matter what you are passionate about - keep doing it, keep grinding ,listen your heart.Sometimes others will try take you down ,be strong and remember this - its my favorite quote : Quitter never wins and winner never quits.

[@omaro8240]

Thank you, get positive friends who want the best for you.

[@NavieD]

True indeed Omar

[@xalphakoopman9462]

What I needed to hear honestly, so much motivation and facts in this video

[@NavieD]

🙏

[@lows4868]

Lots of love to you Navie!!! Thanks for everything you do for us!!!

[@RotaryTarot]

Thnx Navie, I luv these couch talk videos, really encouraging & important stuff. Awesome quote as well! This is 1 of my favs: "Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent." ― Calvin Coolidge

[@NavieD]

Ooh I like that quote. I see many people quit long before they even start getting anywhere

[@IPH-1212]

Feel this one heavy, 💙 going to go make something that I love , thank you for the inspiration

[@idesel]

🔥 Exactly, they hate that you dare try to go where they wouldn't. Fortunately, I have this thing that when someone doubts me, I get motivated just like I would if someone praised me, lol. Proving the detractors wrong is a potent motivation in itself.

[@NavieD]

Hahah that can definitely be a powerful motivator

[@litzMiah]

My man you just boosted me am no pro am at the just about basic am currently running a family and in my spare time am trying to create my music which makes me happy but every one around me put me down BUT WATCHING THIS INSPIRING VIDEO HAS MADE ME HAPPY I FELT LIKE I WAS ON THE DARKSIDE WITH PEOPLE PUT ME DOWN BIG RESPECT MY BROTHER PEACE OUT BRO KEEP THESE VIDEOS 📹 ROLLING

[@solelynelo]

Had to come back..stuff keeps dying..all i have now it's just a laptop..but that's not what gets me..its my surroundings..family doubting me over and over behind my back...it's been months of no beats..i just be watching tutorials learning you know...but thank you Navie D..gotta push on..i've grown so much i can see it

[@MichaelMarsProducer]

I'm glad that I've stuck through it thus far cause a couple doors that have opened for me that I never expected such as one of my subs hitting me up and we've put out a song and when I get free time and motivation I cook up concepts for him. And I also got hit up by an artist who's music I genuinely fw! The kind I really wanna get placements with and make something groundbreaking.

[@NavieD]

Beautiful! I am happy to hear things are advancing for you Mike

[@facebookrox1234]

❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for this video

[@NavieD]

You are welcome Emaad!

[@inzeinbeats8527]

thank you for this man! amazing content

[@NavieD]

Thank youuuu!

[@princemaxwhoobayangbon1516]

Hey brother! You are very right!! Great!!!

[@NavieD]

Thank you Prince

[@prodbyxhaba9734]

Man this really helped me bro thank you

[@NavieD]

Happy to help!

[@Lopyz]

Needed this thank you

[@NavieD]

You are welcome!

[@sevanbeats8474]

You hit it dead on my dude. 💯💯 I’m starting out and that last part about people belittling your craft is dead on 💯💯

[@NavieD]

Yeah it happens to everyone who does something different I think

[@mitchelldortch794]

This is dope. I'm sharing this with my friends.

[@NavieD]

Thank you for sharing Mitch!

[@gxxnie]

Man I'm so glad you didnt give in like those people wanted. You the 🐐 And to people who are currently going through the people issue, give it a few months and their mood will switch. I'm still mid af and alot of the people who hated on me tries to compliment me about my beats now

[@obakengsefawa1963]

I appreciate how comfortable you are to just tell us. You're pretty damn cool Navie

[@masonmiranda4146]

Very inspirational and accurate. Theyre alot of haters in this world that dont want people that have aspirations to do better then them, just keep doing youre thing g. You came a long way from when you started til now. Let the hate motivate you. And hanging with people with the same mindset. Thats what I say. I lost alot of friends kinda the same way, and that jumping job to job.

[@NavieD]

💯

[@jaimesalas7459]

That was very inspiring & very relatable to any line of work in general it speaks universally to anyone that has put their heart & soul into anything. I feel that as a beginner there is only a small handful I’ll show my beats to that I know will either give me constructive criticism or they’ll compliment it if it’s good I know that the criticism isn’t as heavy anymore & they do say I’m improving. But I trust that small handful with my life though. I usually don’t care what people think or say but since I’m new to beat making Im still a little bit insecure but open to any criticism that’ll make me better at it!!! Usually my motto is “opinions are like assholes everyone has one & they’re all full of shit including mine, if your opinion ain’t paying my bills then then your opinions is of no value to me”!!!!!

[@NavieD]

I like your approach Jaime

[@jaimesalas7459]

@@NavieD thanks a lot that means a lot coming from you, a producer I really respect!!!!

[@Gedagnors]

Thank you so much! This is really important!!!

[@NavieD]

Thank you for watching Ged!

[@chefnil]

Thanks Navie I really gained from this

[@NavieD]

I am happy to help Nil!

[@bloodlineproductionssa7812]

Wow .... 👏👏👏 my beat making brotha! That was very Inspiring and Motivating for me. I have recently given my all into this. And am fighting the negativity. Thank you! God Bless You and Your Work. 💯

[@NavieD]

I hope you persevere my friend!

[@bloodlineproductionssa7812]

@@NavieD greatly appreciate you!🙏🏼💯

[@cadenlagman]

u aren’t just a beatmaking channel ur an inspiration

[@NavieD]

I try my best Caden

[@2002beats]

This is not just for beatmakers this applies to everyone out there whos trying to achieve something, got me inspired

[@NavieD]

Absolutely!

[@funikimusic8175]

I really experienced this and it sucks!! I just make music in my free time and don’t show my beats to em .. its better that way and now i can even start uploading beats online without someone pulling me back!!

[@NavieD]

Sorry to hear that! I am glad you've decided to continue still though

[@trixletwistic]

Literally my best friend has been making fun of me since I started a little over a year ago. His first comment to me was "Ooh, cool, a 1970's beat hahaha." followed by a year of "that sounds like a video game." So much hatred that I quit sharing things with him.

[@NavieD]

I'm sorry to hear that my friend. Have you talked to them and told them how you feel

[@alexstone9099]

That sounding like a video game comment hits home. Heard that one a lot

[@prodmarcogoat]

Ayo very helpful and inspiring that advices vro I totally agree with what you said!

[@magicmizzleofficial]

Inspiring

[@JulieSchatzMusic]

Thank you for your sharing this! ❤️

[@NavieD]

Thank you for watching Julie!

[@quietgamer33]

Thank you sir

[@NavieD]

You're welcome my abundant friend

[@pickmeclayy1438]

i watched this video in the morning 🙏🏽 gave me so much inspiration 🔥

[@cvspergaming]

thank you for this Navie, this couldn’t have come at a better time. I recently saw some old friends of mine from high school and my beat making was brought up by one of them and it was met with laughs. It was initially discouraging and painful but I’m turning it into motivation. Keep up the great content man I really appreciate all of it.

[@prodbydramatic]

Thanks, bro. I admit I am one of those even tho I know more than the average but I let my perfectionism get in the way.

[@tre3izybeatz]

Thank you so much that was really Motiveting and helpful... You inspired me more on turtioral beats Video.... Is been 1yr watching you... And help me really alot to become a beat maker.. Thank you, Peace one love..

[@DjScorpio321]

Great message, also have you ever considered posting your beats from tutorials on youtube or other platform? Maybe something like J. Rent does, because most of them are really dope. Keep it up!

[@prodbyhk3882]

Just what I needed to hear... Had the exact experience recently... Thanks Navie for lifting me back up 👍

[@ParrainSouth]

As a producer when I get inspired and create something that is all that matters. Hearing from other people and constructive criticize is great but can those same people help you become better at what you love? If the answer is no then keep moving forward towards your goals and enjoy the journey.

[@NavieD]

Good point. Knowing whether an opinion is worth listening to is almost a skill in itself

[@jaymeal123]

Good morning Navie! I’m ready to step in the arena and slaughter after this motivational video! Thank you sir 😀

[@NavieD]

Hahah excellent to hear Jay! It takes ⚾🏐s to step into the arena!

[@RzrSharpe]

Nice positive message, appreciate that as I'm sure we've all been through that at some point

[@chozen_666]

Bro keep posting your saving my life ❤️

[@robertrobert5583]

you're really one of the good guys. thanks for this,

[@NavieD]

How kind, thank you RobbyRob

[@secreswallowtail8585]

thanks Navie, i recently started making beats and i needed to hear that

[@NavieD]

You're welcome! I hope this helped

[@secreswallowtail8585]

@@NavieD 💛

[@retiredboy8955]

This video is so motivational ... thank you

[@TyakaShane24]

Thank you, I needed to hear this

[@cashbrown3209]

Dope! Thank you, I needed that.