This is a podcast episode titled "Like and Describe" featuring MatPat, Tuma Basa, and Curtiss King. In this episode, they discuss the concept of "type beats" on YouTube, which are instrumental tracks labeled with the style of a particular artist or genre. These type beats have become a significant part of the music industry, with famous songs like "Old Town Road" and "Panda" emerging from them. MatPat introduces Tuma Basa, the director of Black music and culture at YouTube, and Curtiss King, a music producer, rapper, and YouTuber, as guests for the discussion. They explore how the internet and YouTube have democratized music production, allowing artists and producers from anywhere in the world to collaborate and succeed without the need for traditional gatekeepers or physical relocation.
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- 1. The text is a transcript of a podcast episode called "Like and Describe" hosted by MatPat, YouTube's first official trends podcast.
- 2. The episode features two guests, Tuma Basa and Curtiss King, who are experts in the hip-hop industry and the phenomenon of type beats.
- 3. Type beats are instrumental tracks that are labeled with the name of a popular artist or style that they resemble, to attract rappers who are looking for beats to rap over.
- 4. Type beats have been central to the modern-day music landscape, with many hits emerging from them, such as "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X, "Panda" by Desiigner, and "Whoopty" by CJ.
- 5. Type beats have also disrupted the traditional process of making hip-hop music, by allowing producers and rappers to connect directly online, without the need for intermediaries or gatekeepers.
- 6. Type beats have enabled more diversity and creativity in the hip-hop space, by giving opportunities to producers and rappers from different backgrounds and locations, who can work from anywhere and succeed from anywhere.
- 7. Type beats are not about copying existing artists, but about using them as references or inspirations for original beats that match the preferences of rappers and listeners.
- 8. Type beats are also influenced by technology, such as AI and machine learning, which can help producers generate new sounds, speed up their workflow, and optimize their marketing.