The UnderDogs Doing Big Things in the Music Industry

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illest_shorty said:
i mean i'll write songs on my computer,in my microsoft word or notebook,but i want one of theereeess *points* if i could get an internship with them,it'll be like a lil kid in a candy store,all wide eyes,watching there every move...
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illest_shorty, this isn't directed at you at all, this is just a general statement I'm making. I know everyone says that if they interned with so-and-so producers, they'd be studying everything the bosses do, but realistically, maybe you aren't afforded the opportunity to sit in the writing room for 8 hours a night as an intern?

The interns have to watch the front desk, which is sectioned off from the rest of the studio, has to wait to answer the one phone call that comes from 6pm-2am, and has to run out to grab Taco Bell when an artist has a Chalupa fix. Let's take this a step further and do a roll call of the folks in the room: 1-6 writers, 2-3 mix engineers, artist's entourage (2-4), producers/writers' entourage (2-4), A&R dude, etc. It's hard to expect a seat in that tiny room when there are some serious industry players that want one too.

Yeah it depends on the people you're working for, but when you're talking about big-time producers, you just have to take everything with a grain of salt and be realistic about things when it comes to the industry. The business part of it always rears its ugly head.

Much respect to those who have had a different experience, or overcame a bad one (not that this was).
 
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You seem to have a detailed perspective of the inner workings on that subject. Have you interned for any key players?
 
Yup!

Looking back at my post, I may have come off overly critical. My experience was tremendous, not because of what I did (or didn't do), but because of what I learned about myself and what I wanted to do with my life. My advice, for what it's worth, is to make moves if you get the opportunity. You won't know unless you try, right? Worked for Puff!
 
damn your lucky! even if it isnt then underdogz,i'd love to intern or even work for ryan leslie..corner boyz...the list goes on..i noticed tho alot of Artist look for interns that live in NY,and im in Cali..so thats means im prolly gonna have to make a move..
 
boy2man said:
Yup!

Looking back at my post, I may have come off overly critical. My experience was tremendous, not because of what I did (or didn't do), but because of what I learned about myself and what I wanted to do with my life. My advice, for what it's worth, is to make moves if you get the opportunity. You won't know unless you try, right? Worked for Puff!
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Congrats man. Keep up the good work and stay positive. Speaking of opportunities,i've recently had the chance to submit my beat cd to Just Blaze's engineer and I'm very nervous. I know it's not the Underdogs but it's still very major to me. Do you have any advice you could share with me.
 
wow

jdok214 said:
Congrats man. Keep up the good work and stay positive. Speaking of opportunities,i've recently had the chance to submit my beat cd to Just Blaze's engineer and I'm very nervous. I know it's not the Underdogs but it's still very major to me. Do you have any advice you could share with me.
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nice his engineer... congrats i personally would try to schedule a sit down...
 
boy2man said:
illest_shorty, this isn't directed at you at all, this is just a general statement I'm making. I know everyone says that if they interned with so-and-so producers, they'd be studying everything the bosses do, but realistically, maybe you aren't afforded the opportunity to sit in the writing room for 8 hours a night as an intern?

The interns have to watch the front desk, which is sectioned off from the rest of the studio, has to wait to answer the one phone call that comes from 6pm-2am, and has to run out to grab Taco Bell when an artist has a Chalupa fix. Let's take this a step further and do a roll call of the folks in the room: 1-6 writers, 2-3 mix engineers, artist's entourage (2-4), producers/writers' entourage (2-4), A&R dude, etc. It's hard to expect a seat in that tiny room when there are some serious industry players that want one too.

Yeah it depends on the people you're working for, but when you're talking about big-time producers, you just have to take everything with a grain of salt and be realistic about things when it comes to the industry. The business part of it always rears its ugly head.

Much respect to those who have had a different experience, or overcame a bad one (not that this was).
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you sound like you're a major player in the industry. if so, nice! if not, still props for knowing what you know.
 
ya'll KNOW I had to post in an Underdogs thread!!!!

Keep grinding fellas!
 
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California said:
thats cool, i never thought of that. puttin up "smoke screen" beats so that when i put up my good ones people wont wanna jack me anymore. thanks !:cheers:
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this has nothin to do with this thread , this is from that thread tittled " im in bizniz niw" or somethin like that. i just thought it was hilarious
 
Nah, I'm not even a practice-squad player in this industry yet. I interned when I was in college, got my experience, and now am slowly working on my craft. I just had the good fortune to live near a big music hub and I jumped on the chance.
 
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