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mmmusic79 t1_isnale0 wrote

I wrote "How Do You Want To Be Great?" as part of the NBA2K Beats The Search Contest to have my music potentially used in the game. While they didn't choose it as a contest winner, I'm still very happy with how the song came out, so I released it on Friday. First verse pumps up the listener. Second verse is about paths to greatness. Third is about motivations for greatness. Definitely about basketball, but also a lot of metaphors about different ways to make a positive impact upon others.

Mission Man - "How Do You Want To Be Great" https://open.spotify.com/track/1lNJQq9Q7wIqNJ166V0tHm?si=be3d35322cc94127

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MannyGrey t1_it4shyt wrote

I'm glad you're happy with the song. From a composition standpoint, i suggest working with instrumentals that are a little calmer. It helps for simpler chords to be played so that listener can focus in on your lyrics more without competing with the pianos. And for your flow, i'd suggest taking some words out so you can fit into the pockets of the rhythm more. I understand you have a message, but it actually loses it's impact if you try to word cram. Its good that you're trying to rap with some meaning though. Keep at it dude.

I produce hip-hop too, so if you get a sec, here's me taking my power back from a harsh life.

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mmmusic79 t1_it4u61k wrote

I've recorded over 200 songs. Some of my compositions are a lot more complex. Others are simpler. It always depends on what I'm going for. For this song, I wanted the energy to pick up more in the second verse, which the piano definitely helps increase, before dropping the complexity of the piano in the third verse when it becomes more contemplative. Listeners will pick up on new things with each listen, so I'm ok if they miss a few things the first time through as long as the general feel and meaning are there, which they definitely are.

I listened to Bad Minute. Lots of energy, and obviously a song you're passionate about, which is always what matters most in music. The grimey quality to the vocal delivery reminds me of Onyx. "Slam! Duh-du-duh." Great job on the song!

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