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Riddims that shell. Hooks that run the summer. This book teaches pocket first writing with respectful Patois strategy and DJ friendly structure that selectors love. You will learn

• Kick, rim, hat, and shaker language for bounce
• Bass motifs and slides that converse with the kick
• Skank, bubble, and hook textures that interlock
• Call and response chorus engineering with crowd space
• Deejay flows, breath plans, and ad lib architecture
• Mixing for weight, clarity, and system translation

Who it is for

• Artists, producers, and writers who want authentic feel and replay

What you get

• Riddim templates and MIDI starters
• Vocal capture and stack plans
• Dub wise FX performance pointers
• Deliverable specs for DJs and radio
• Troubleshooting for stiff grooves, harsh highs, and crowded hooks

Serve the riddim. Protect the pocket. Make the rewind happen.

No fluff, just moves that work. How to Write Alternative Dance Songs distills process into hooks and verses with clear structure, story details at the core. The goal: repeatable songs that feel true and travel. You will learn

• Turning messy feelings into singable lines
• Simple release plans you’ll actually follow
• Imagery and objects that beat vague angst
• Structures that carry emotion without padding
• Revisions that keep truth and drop filler
• Melody writing that respects your range
• Artists who want repeatable, pro‑feeling results without losing soul
What you get
• Troubleshooting guides
• Prompt decks
• Tone sliders
• Templates

No fluff, just moves that work. How to Write Chicago Blues Songs distills process into hooks and verses with swing phrasing, extended harmony at the core. The goal: repeatable songs that feel true and travel. You will learn

• Ending tags and codas that feel classic
• Blues forms, rhythm changes, and reharm basics
• Comping that leaves space for the story
• Lyric cool: subtext, irony, and winked punchlines
• Phrasing over swing vs straight feels
• Solo structure, motifs, development, release
• Vocalists and bands blending tradition with fresh stories
What you get
• Rhyme colour palettes
• Form maps
• Motif practice prompts
• Coda/ending cheat sheet

Build radiant Afro Pop with real groove craft. Blend sweet melodies, call and response hooks, and percussion forward production that honors roots and wins charts. Arrange DJ friendly intros and drops while keeping vocals front and joyful.

• Rhythm families and log drum or bass interplay
• Topline writing on open vowels with chant posts
• Guitar and keys patterns that sparkle without clutter
• Lyric focus on joy, romance, and community
• Mix and master targets for global playlists

You get: Drum presets, hook formulas, arrangement maps, and language care notes. Outcome: Sunshine in the pocket with voices flying.

Raw feeling meets craft. How to Write Drum And Bass Songs shows you how to turn ideas into lyrics that land live and on record, tension lines, arrangement for DJs baked in. You will learn

• FX for glue and direction, not clutter
• Vocals that ride over furious drums
• Energy ladders across 5‑minute journeys
• Release strategy for EP arcs
• Break programming and swing that breathes
• Bass writing and sub safety at speed

Who it is for

• Producers obsessed with drums, speed, and forward motion

What you get

• Club translation tests
• Vocal mix notes
• Arrangement ladders
• Break libraries

Raw feeling meets craft. How to Write Electro-Disco Songs shows you how to turn ideas into lyrics that land live and on record, confident mixes, memorable hooks baked in. The goal: repeatable songs that feel true and travel. You will learn

• Melody writing that respects your range
• Structures that carry emotion without padding
• Imagery and objects that beat vague angst
• Turning messy feelings into singable lines
• Revisions that keep truth and drop filler
• Simple release plans you’ll actually follow
• Artists who want repeatable, pro‑feeling results without losing soul
What you get
• Templates
• Troubleshooting guides
• Tone sliders
• Prompt decks