Stop Ripping Type Beats off YouTube. Do This Instead
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In the vibrant landscape of music and content creation, the year 2013 marks a pivotal moment where the lines between the two began to blur. It was a time when viral sensations like "Gangnam Style" had already made their mark, and "Harlem Shake" was dancing its way into the collective consciousness. Amidst this whirlwind of cultural phenomena, one song emerged as a beacon, offering both a playful critique and a roadmap for navigating the ever-evolving realm of electronic music production.
Enter "Phat Ass Drop (How to produce a club track today)" by the enigmatic duo known as DJs from Mars. With tongue planted firmly in cheek, this track served up a satirical guide to crafting a club-ready anthem for the modern audience. Its lyrics, delivered over a pulsating beat, laid out a step-by-step blueprint for aspiring producers eager to make their mark on the dance floor.
Phat Ass Drop was more than just a catchy tune; it was a snapshot of a cultural moment. At a time when Millennials were coming of age, discovering the power of social media, and reveling in the freedom of self-expression, this song struck a chord. Its playful irreverence and infectious energy mirrored the spirit of the times, as young people flocked to music festivals, documented every moment on Instagram, and embraced hashtags like #YOLO and #BLESSED with gusto.
Here are the lyrics for the song:
How to produce a club track today
Just follow the instructions and you'll be an electronic music producer in no time
Step number one, open your cracked software and import a random loop like this
Now you need a fat ass drop (a fat ass drop)
Here comes the clap (a fat ass drop)
Military drums
Don't forget some wobbles
Now and then, use a crash
Snare drums, can't get enough
Okay, now we need some fat distortion
More distortion
I said more distortion
Time for another fat ass drop
Make some noise with stadium horns
Take out the bass drum
Break down
Hi hats
Now it's the time for a break
Stop the beat, hit some keys
And call it melody
Now add some vocal cuts, like this
And one more fat ass drop
Military drums
Now create a Facebook page and post this crap
Fast forward to the present day, and the landscape of music has evolved once again. The trap genre has risen to prominence, dominating airwaves and playlists with its hypnotic beats and infectious rhythms. In homage to the past and in celebration of the present, I have come up with a new anthem that I have called: "That beat slaps: (How To Produce A Trap Track Today)."
In this updated incarnation, the spirit of "Phat Ass Drop" lives on, reimagined for the trap age of the 2020s. The lyrics serve as a playful nod to the past while embracing the sounds and sensibilities of the present.
Here is my idea:
How to produce a trap track today
Just follow the instructions and you'll be a trap music producer in no time
Step number one, open Overtune and use a random loop like this
Now you need to choose your tempo and key for your slap ass beat (100-160 BPM)
808 bass
Add some crisp hi-hats
Don´t forget the snappy snares
Now add a melody in D minor
Now add some vocal samples
I said more vocal samples
Give some pitch bends
Give me some glides
Give me some slides
Now comes the hook
Repeat the hook
Don´t forget to repeat the hook
Just checking in if you forgot the hook
Add some drum fills
Now repeat the hook
Now create a Soundcloud page and post this crap
Beneath the humor and satire lies a deeper truth: the essence of music production remains timeless. Whether it's creating a club track in 2013 or a trap anthem in 2024, the fundamentals of rhythm, melody, and creativity remain constant. And as long as there are artists pushing the boundaries and challenging the status quo, there will always be new hits that resonate with audiences around the world. So, do these lyrics resonate today? What do you think?