3 Habits That Made Me A Multi-Platinum Producer By 22

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[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Wouldn't it be better to copyright protect your stuff before sending it?

[@NileWaves]

@@HOLLASOUNDS In US law, once you create something, it is copyrighted automatically without you having to do anything. Some people however want governmental records of their copyright so they will add their compositions to the library of congress.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

@@NileWaves Same in the UK you own copyright for anything you creat however you still have to prove it and patetully pay significant legal fees fighitng someone if they for example post your music to Distrokid without you?

[@archive160]

@@HOLLASOUNDS DistroKid wouldn't allow it; prior to publishing said project, Distrokid goes through each track and searches for instants of plagiarism. If what you're trying to publishing sounds similar to something already out there, you get copyrighted and prevented from publishing on certain platforms.

[@mrthaosen]

🎬🎤💥2023 Our music will definitely Go mainstream

[@KDRusha]

One tip that helped me a lot was remaking my favorite songs. It’s the closest thing to hands on learning you’ll get without a legit class or studio session with the producers

[@NileWaves]

I always tell people this

[@KDRusha]

@@NileWaves congrats on your success my brother, I signed with Danuel House of the 76ers. Hoping it turns into a percentage of your success!

[@aaronmichaelmusic_]

This is true. You get a good feel for the arrangement and mixdown for tracks you admire

[@gabemorales3118]

This is a huge thing for creativity. Learning the techniques used to make songs you like is what producing is all about.

[@RifleEyez]

I keep telling myself I should try this. I wonder if trying to replicate songs from memory you like but haven't heard in a while, but without listening to them again may also help. Like basically biting the whole thing how you think it sounded, but because you're not actually actively listening to it as you try remake it, it'll end up a different beat entirely. I mean there's that quote about the secret to creativity is hiding your sources after all.

[@elijahjflowers]

1 ) Work Everyday / consistency 0:00 2 ) Focus on your own path 3:28 3 ) Take Every Opportunity seriously 6:30

[@nomad1517]

One thing Joel Zimmerman (deadmau5) said on one of his live streams was that everybody thinks the only way to make money in music is to get signed, be a rocks star, etc. He said his parents told him to get a job because he wasn't making any money. He decided to get a job making flash video music for companies. Eventually that helped out and for fun he released the song faxing berlin, he was already djing at local clubs, but something about that song really pulled off, and then ghosts n stuff. I remember him starting out back in 2008. It took him almost 10 years until he got famous. His mouse head was basically a joke at pac man, and he thought it would be funny if he wore it live, and people thought it was great. I remember the contests, where whomever had the coolest mouse head got it personally signed or worn by him, or something like that. He was also into graphic design, and made a 3d model of his mouse head after finding out a dead mouse was actually in his computer. But the point of this story, is that this guy came from a fucking basement situation, and didn't limit himself. He also says, everybody tries to put out their stuff online, which is fine, but he said that your chances of success are much higher giving a physical copy of your work to the record company or producer, than just an email. Same thing with Billie Eilish's brother. Her ocean eyes video was just for her dance class, she actually wanted to be a dancer, but fucked her hip up, and a promoter from apple saw the video on youtube, and boom, it took 5 years later until her debut came out with her when we fall asleep album. You would be surprised. But its going to be a hobby when you first start out. You need multiple sources of income, and just have fun. Learn more about the music business, immerse your self in it as much as possible, become an expert. To be a master at anything, you have to adopt that identity as a world class musician or producer and do those actions that world class producers do. That goes with anything in life.

[@kamamante]

I feel like I just started to put all these habits in motion and i’m really starting to see the progress frfr. Once you realize the only competition is yourself that’s when it feels like the world is yours

[@NileWaves]

Facts

[@largebottomproductions]

You are wise beyond your years young brother. Keep following the beat of your drummer. You brought a smile to my face as an older gent in the game.

[@joshbottz]

Super valuable habits. I've been hitting the daily 6am deep work session and I'm making huge gains as a musician. Working every day without seeing results is the realest thing ever

[@NileWaves]

Deep work sessions are a major key

[@comradebrucewayne2607]

This was really well written, the 10,000 iterations part was a bar

[@NileWaves]

Factssss

[@dkproducer]

@@NileWaves I will agree and disagree. In the exploration stage it is good to try different ideas within a beat when you are learning. This is very valuable and you can't make 10 beats a day if you don't learn about what does and doesn't work.

[@oxtailjazz9357]

The tutorials are already more than generous of you but this video is straight from the heart. We appreciate you Nile

[@NileWaves]

No problem!

[@Lyy0n]

I love that quote bro "Men of action are favored by the goddess of luck" has so much weight attached to it.

[@NileWaves]

Facts💯

[@bassinblue]

These are excellent points bro! I wanna also say (to the youngers out there) if you LOVE music, then don't restrict yourself to albums. Venture out into the music world, check out scoring for films, or TV Ad's, music for games. Do everything and try out till you find your niche.

[@branchyapple]

2) Focus on your own path 3:28 hit it for me. Thanks for this man, I need to listen to this when I lose sight of myself

[@MusicNick]

4:30 feel this part heavily. Def had a point in time I followed every producer on IG and KZbin and absorbed so much content. There’s a time for absorbing but def had to eventually unfollow a lot of stuff to focus on me and clear my brain to see my own goals. Good video man

[@JayronnMusic]

When I first started making music (Only been at it for under a year) I didn't really think about all the elements. But as you begin to make your own stuff, you really start listening to all the aspects of a song instead of just the song as a whole. Like damn this snare, hi-hat, piano, etc. Sounds dope, this is really well connected!

[@maximize798]

I was kinda losing my faith cuz i get easily frustrated, I just started in the music production thing and y know, you get easily frustrated when you don't see progress, but you helped me to see how much progress I have done, even if I don't notice it, because of all the habits that I have, and some of them were in this video, I will take your advice and keep moving forward, thank you so much! Have a great day dude, you're awesome! Pd: sorry if I made any mistakes, english is not my main language hehe

[@NileWaves]

Yes I can understand you well. Your English is good. Keep working hard!

[@kenzylafrance]

You hit this video right in the nail! The best part for me was when you stated to compare your present self to your past self, when you said that I've grown and I'm in a much better spot than I was years ago, thank you for your words!!!

[@prodbyjmwangs]

The delivery of each tip was fire bro!! This was needed 🙏🏾

[@NileWaves]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@Falero262]

Honestly this hit home I’ve been struggling with this way longer than I’d like to admit . And trying to take this game more serious. I feel dumb for having the connections I have and not going HARD . Thank you for waking me up just subbed

[@NestyDAW]

#2 is something that I, and probably every producer, struggle with at some point. Very refreshing to hear you touch on that. I’m 21, been making music for 5 years, producing seriously for 3. I’ve got a long way to go but know where I need to be. Thank you for this video!

[@WatchUmCook]

Almost shed a tear in the middle of this bro. This is as real as it gets, I went through a similar journey.

[@kdocreroc8327]

How you convey your thoughts through the power of your creative (subconscious) mind is more valuable than any of them placements/plaques you got. Congratulations young brotha and thank you for the inspiration. Finna subscribe now A

[@NileWaves]

Preciate that ! Thanks for the sub!

[@Prod_Rooski]

I don’t comment often but it’s always a solid vibe and I always find/learn something on every video you make frfr. Appreciate you for grinding and showing us your way and success 🔥🔥🔥

[@NileWaves]

Thank you for the feedback and for tuning in!

[@ginopravisani6755]

I literally have no experience in producing music, but I fully agree with the topics you talked about in this video. You're inspirational since I am also 22. You can get so caught up in the things that don't move you forward in your personal progress.

[@Wilsonzworld]

you better be working hard still

[@user-lx8ve7eu1n]

These tips are honesty for every ambitious people who strive to achieve greatness

[@justin.johnson]

Mad respect young grasshopper. You give me hope for the younger generation. Carry the tourch and shine bright king.

[@NileWaves]

Yessir. Thank you !

[@eliasmcdsipe]

Really appreciated this video! We should not compare ourselves to others, the placements will come in the future. It took me about a year and half to get my first placement and it is the work done every week, behind the scenes, making loops, that no one sees until the finished product comes out. 🙏

[@jayfromdaa_apk]

Great vid, no clickbait or milking the clock, genuine sharing

[@JuloOnTheBeat]

Thanks bro. You made me realize I have to change my mindset when It comes to comparing myself and my achievements to others.. just gotta stay focused on your path.

[@blazeyraps4870]

one amazing tip i can give is, i can't give out my secret but learn the academic side to it instead of what just sounds good to you, then combine the academic side and the personal opinion of what sounds good together, most learn the academic side from a good music college, but there is another way to learn academically outside of school. youtube is good but not the gold mine where you will find this academic information. Also another cheat code i can give it learn to play the piano, then use your piano playing skills to help create midi

[@RealDLMusic]

Yo I honestly have no idea who you are, but I'm glad I found your video. You sound very wise for someone so young and I respect that. My biggest takeaway from this was to stop comparing myself to others and just stay in my lane. Now I'm gonna focus on making music, getting better, and taking every opportunity serious.

[@NileWaves]

Thanks for the love & for tuning in!

[@kjwworldwide]

Thank You Niles. Google started around when i got my first equipment. I was lost and stayed lost. Older now but those 3 HABITS would have led me to success. Never too late to adopt starting today. Best of success Brother 👍

[@NileWaves]

thank you.

[@OFG_Prodigy]

Just opened up YT ...scrolling threw n saw ur vid ....Im a artist but wanna keep my ish full circle so I made tge choice to start learn how to make beats ...each day I learn sum new glad I ran into this mad motivated 💥💥💥

[@donotoliver]

i never click on these types of videos but damn you made some serious points here. Much love

[@NileWaves]

love

[@elijahmaoate2534]

He’s talking about music but also giving great advice for achieving anything!

[@k.o5941]

No. 3 is spot on. An interesting thought came to me about a week ago. "If the opportunity in front of you right now is your only chance to succeed in life but you dont know it will be your only opportunity. How would you treat it?". Many times we think life will present us with many opportunities to succeed so we treat people and things nonchalantly.

[@LeopardBeatzOfficiel]

What I get from this video is i have to stay focus on my goal doing better than Yesterday and stay myself. thanks you alot

[@marcovillacasares]

Man of action is favored by the goddess of good luck ❤

[@NileWaves]

Facts

[@boobooonthebeat]

Consistency is key, well said!

[@NileWaves]

Fact

[@Iceshrooms]

Could you do a vid on your journey? How you got other producers to follow you and work with you? How you got noticed in the producer community and got opportunities? Its really hard, im basically just sending out samples and praying i get a placement cause i have 0 credits and people are not responding to my dms

[@NileWaves]

that's a good idea, I'll think about this

[@KR4FTY66.6]

Remaking songs i liked really helped me understand a lot when it comes to beat making

[@RaffyBite]

These are clutch tips. Simple yet proven over and over how effective the mindset can bring

[@nasjp3969]

Bro I just seen your channel on my Discover page. I would’ve never thought you were a producer, a huge one at that too. Met you at a Drums4Life African Drum Class this summer. Keep it up Brodie! 🙌🏾

[@gabemorales3118]

You want to build a library of stuff that you can build off of. Always be downloading new sounds and when you make something that sounds cool, bounce it out, export the midi, etc. That’ll make your workflow more streamlined and allow you to do more.

[@melodieux9670]

Reaching out to others is huge - I've got a track with a person who made the billboard top 20 coming out in a few weeks, a track with a multi-million streams band, and another track with a very established vocalist all from networking. It is possible! Keep grinding y'all 🤘🏼 You've earned my sub, from an engineer and producer to another 🤝

[@NileWaves]

Nice! Thanks for the sub

[@Penoke]

Honestly one of those grounded producers on the platform. Really appreciated this video!

[@zuko1478]

Them daily COD style challenges got me so versatile over these years, I'm glad you said that. This shit has to be fun, not every moment will be though, recognize when to put on your business hat and your fun hat. Also, every time you switch computers, its like reaching a new level of Super Saiyan you think that you lost everything but your new style from the rebuild is going to be way better. Notate your styles and level ups

[@sereneheavenxo]

i love your attitude and energy. Thats why you came a long way and became successful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge frfr

[@prodwillyb6184]

Every producer needs to watch this video ❤

[@NileWaves]

facts

[@prodwillyb6184]

@@NileWaves I’m only 13 and my music on KZbin is not rlly getting much attention even tho I got 415 subs, the views aren’t it

[@edwin_hills]

great video brother ive been working consistently evryday but i really dont know how to find artists but i will keep working cause ima get a grammy one day!

[@bogxd]

Loved the quote at the end, great video!

[@jacksyoutube5202]

Bro gave us the realest tip possible for ALL human beings: don't let your ego get in the way. The ego is just your idea of yourself. Think about how that idea of who you think you are, often gets in the way of the flow of your creations/productions. Now, what if that idea of yourself just wasn't in the way? What if you had no expectations of anything, and just let life flow from you? That's how you produce real heat

[@mayssamhadhbi8897]

4:20 this is exactly what’s going on to me right now but worse this is why i’ll have to disconnect with social media once I’ll start producing. You’ll really unconciously start comparing yourself to other people when you see them doing their own thing on social media and it’ll slowly kill you and put you down. Comparison kills motivation and confidence

[@traviswright]

ay bro, this is exactly what I needed and I know hundreds of others needed as well as we both can see. This video is certainly a gem and something I can see myself looking at in those moments, keep pushing as always man, I know I will be. much love

[@devonhill_]

“Focus on your own path” DEEP!!!

[@6wishesfordeath]

Ayo, You say really right and true things. I myself have been doing beats for more than 5 years, I have never sold, there were no feats, I build my style and think over my future career. Now I have gained experience and am preparing for a big project. No matter how much you want to do everything at once and at the same time, everything will not work out at once.

[@devoh5329]

Your account is the hidden gem for producers no cap

[@roya1typroductions201]

I’ve been on this path for 4 years now and it really does come in to fruition! There’s many opportunities as a producer they just don’t come to your front door

[@Herostail]

where are they ?

[@tnzie]

simple advices but anyway helpful asf I always remember these rules but sometimes you are just pissed off and videos like this are kind of reminders for each producer. Wish you big success

[@NileWaves]

Thank you

[@DillyDGIB]

Shoutout to "Zero to One" in the thumbnail, that book alone helped me come up with my type beat strategy

[@NileWaves]

💯💯

[@33Danso.]

this is the best type of producer content

[@NileWaves]

thank you

[@user-gl4nn7sc6k]

Awesome content. People often worry about what do I need to have or get to achieve the success I want. Instead, focus on who you have to become. These tips are a great part of that. Keep up the good work! Mind giving us a list of the best books you read?

[@NileWaves]

Thank you! Sub to Way of Waves I may talk about them in a newsletter.

[@krvnchie]

thank you so much for this video you really helped me get my drive back. Been going through sum shi that’s been messing with my producing but you helped today, both as an artist and a producer.

[@bugmadethebeat]

U definitely gave a lot of gems I already got couple artists that I’m working with we both gone be promoting the tracks we put out

[@NileWaves]

fire

[@liamford1958]

One of your best uploads Nile!! From the delivery of the content to the editing, killed it brother 🔥

[@NileWaves]

Thank you

[@EW_Studios]

The mindset tips in this video are absolutely perfect and 100% what I needed 💕

[@Beatsnmotivation]

Mannnn that’s solid advice ‼️💯 your amazing bro!! I can tell you read a lot of books or knowledge seeking🙏🏽

[@NileWaves]

Thank you

[@moe.beats06]

Spitting straight and structured facts

[@isaaccreator-yb1sg]

yes🎉

[@prodkxvi]

Love the video style bro 🔥

[@NileWaves]

Thanks bro!

[@ChelseaMonetOfficial]

Same subscribed !

[@aaronschulze2556]

one thing I've learnt is that its okay to reuse ideas you may have had in another beat. which I recommend because if you've learnt more you'll be able to execute the idea better

[@SoundOfAhhs]

Listening to you talk, you learned more skipping school. Consider those days as self taught home school. Good job.

[@mayssamhadhbi8897]

4:55 I’ll use this as one of my everyday quotes I gotta tell myself before starting to work

[@mayssamhadhbi8897]

5:06 this one also

[@mayssamhadhbi8897]

5:44

[@mayssamhadhbi8897]

5:29

[@michaelspooanimals]

DAWG 🔥🔥🔥 I hope I can become multi platinum one day

[@davidwheeler7562]

“Niles I hear you” 🗣️ bro you was speaking facts

[@lexbeats13]

I mean, i am making beats for almost 3 years now and i didn't land a single placement yet, but i am not not even remotely close to quitting. So yeah, i will stay consistent no matter how long it takes!

[@axelsoderlund4787]

The what can I learn part is big for me I be doing a lot of recreations of art dealer’s beats to study the structure and how parts of the melody work together

[@prodbykalipiano]

Amazing person, amazing advise, amazing producer!

[@thoyo]

I'm not even a music producer and I gained a lot of inspiration and insight from this. Thank you brother

[@moneyylaundryy5360]

I be rapping on my own beats , everytime I get the chance to make a future type beat and then I see the progress , don’t complicate things

[@mrskydonbeats]

Am from Zambia 🇿🇲 and I’m learning for you bro

[@NileWaves]

Shout out Zambia ! Thanks for tuning in!

[@ChelseaMonetOfficial]

❤❤❤

[@mrskydonbeats]

@@NileWaves thanks bro

[@ceekei_]

We're in a different area of music but this video resonated with me big time. New sub. Looking forward to more of your work!

[@evanmarr7657]

Great advice. I'm reading "Atomic Habits" by James Clear currently and what you're saying aligns with what he says in the book. You may have read it too 🤣keep up the good work

[@NileWaves]

Yea that's one of my favorite books!

[@onekeiway]

Legendary book!

[@stormie909]

This is very valuable advice. Me as well as all of the other aspiring producers NEEDED to hear this. I appreciate it man! Thanks!!!

[@backup1608]

thanks for this video. i’ve been feeling such a lack of motivation and i’ve wanted to give up so many times. i appreciate you

[@sigmawolf4952]

We need more of these fam. Keep them coming!

[@NileWaves]

Fasho 💯

[@attentionlabel]

Thank you for sharing this bro!!

[@tapiamusic1]

Thanks for being transparent about your journey!!

[@mayssamhadhbi8897]

5:31 I used to be like that and thankfully with experience I slowly started shifting the vision and asked myself how can I learn from this and apply it on my work to help me with my improvement instead of just sitting back looking at everyone doing their own thing and being like I wish I could be like this, I wish I could be that which will demotivate you and degrade your confidence throughout the time

[@leni_dreamer]

love this video, your mindset and energy bro. Wise beyond your years. Thank you for sharing. Blessings on your successes X 🙏🏽

[@sour412music]

in 2021 i kept like 1/7 i wasn't very serious, may 2022 i focused up said Ima do this, i made i think 400 in 2022 from may-dec, i kept about 150-200 but 2023, pretty much 99% keepers, like don't bail when i don't dig it i push thru, there's so much involved with the content and ect, this video is grounded af. i love it i started using more analog emulation too, could be part of the keeping more also. i haven't got to posting them

[@kobebourne]

first time in this channel, and man what a video this was. autosubed, great video man very inspiring

[@NileWaves]

Thanks for the love!

[@liam_maars]

Man, I needed to hear this. Came across this video at just the right time when I legit was starting to feel like just quitting. Thanks for this video bro

[@ericmossproduction]

Very good advise. I try to put something together in any genre just to get my production skills better. Today with the internet there is no excuse to NOT get knowledge !!

[@Blair-yo6dw]

For me I make songs. I'm a singer and a rapper and sometimes I just get so discouraged because my songs don't sound the way I want them to or I start comparing myself to other people.

[@NileWaves]

Yea that’s a challenge a lot of us artists deal with.

[@WhyAmIHere22]

Do you is the best advise I'm glad youre in the space bro

[@thethirdball]

You are wise beyond your years. Thank you for sharing this with the community.

[@GroleBrat]

this video was God sent to me. thank you man i was feeling so lost.

[@Marrasfall]

You got a good mindset on ya mane

[@_cocoalabs]

You are wise way beyond your years! Thanks for spreading this hard won knowledge!

[@8-bitlawnchair932]

This is exactly what I needed to see and hear right now, thank you so much for this video man, It completely shifted my mood into a way more optimistic one after a long day at work. Feel so much more energized and driven to work on music now :^) subbed and looking forward to more of your content.

[@aaronbrenner999]

There’s a great attitude behind each of these points that you made. Thanks for making this video