A chop shop event is coming up. Did Flying Lotus make your ringtone? Maina Doe spotlight
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News You Should Hear About ⚠️
Producer Flying Lotus revealed that he was the creator behind two iPhone ringtones.
"Apple leaked it so I can say it," the producer said in a post on X. "I wrote some ringtones that have been in our iPhone since iOS13. 'Daybreak' + 'Chalet'".
Apple revealed on a Twenty Thousand Hertz podcast that the company usually designs ringtones in-house but thought FlyLo's atmospheric sounds would be a good match for the tech company. FlyLo said that he had experience making ringtones for himself, which was helpful in the process.
"When we design sounds at Apple, we usually make them very clean-sounding, very pristine and natural - anything that sounds like crackles or whatever, we would remove that," said Billy Sorrentino, a member of Apple's sound design team. "But that's exactly why we chose to work with FlyLo, because we wouldn't come up with this ourselves".
An Industry Secret They Don't Want You To Know 🤫
This is probably one of the most specific, technical, and straightforward interviews about cracking the music industry. Jend doesn't hold back on revealing his secrets. Music marketing strategist Jesse Cannon interviews house music artist Jend, who explains how he grew from a casual creator to 2 million monthly listeners. Jend discusses Facebook ads, artist playlists, and an independent marketing approach. He also introduces his 'Independent Artist Blueprint,' a guide for artists to succeed in the industry.
Artists We Love 🎤
Have you checked out Maina Doe before? If not, she better be on your list of artists to watch out for! After moving to Sydney, Australia, and participating in various musical communities, including jazz, soul, and R&B, she began releasing singles that immediately garnered attention. Maina Doe has also starred in fashion campaigns with Vogue, Chanel, and Calvin Klein. Her music is a wonderful contemporary culmination of old-school R&B, hip-hop, and elements of her Somali-Indonesian heritage. Our favorite tracks, "Don't Worry Bout Me" and "Witness," are available on Spotify and Apple Music.
What's Happening at 343?
The Chop Shop Monthly Sample Challenge, hosted by Great Dane, is an exciting remix competition and live event held at 343 Labs NYC.
The event takes place on August 29 from 7-10 PM, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own beverages (BYOB). Each month, samples and stems are released on the first Thursday, with submissions due by the last Thursday of the month.
Participants can submit their beats, receive feedback from special guest judges, and win prizes.
Highlights of the event include live performances by talented students, feedback and judging sessions, and the compilation of winning beats into a mixtape on 343 Labs’ SoundCloud. This event is open to all members of the 343 Labs community.
Register to attend the party here!
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