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How to Make a Reggaeton Beat: Dembow, 808 and Chords
The dembow is a contract with the dancefloor. Program it first, tune the 808 to the key and keep the melody short enough to sing back after one listen.

How to Make a Melody for a Song: Start With a Motif
A melody in a rap beat is a rhythm first and a tune second. Build a two-bar motif, answer it, and leave the space where the rapper breathes.

Afrobeats Type Beats: How the Drums and Groove Work
The afrobeats pocket comes from the percussion, not from the kick. How the shaker, congas and rim clicks stack, and how to build that feel in any DAW.
