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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 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

Raw feeling meets craft. How to Write Downtempo Songs shows you how to turn ideas into lyrics that land live and on record, loop‑friendly form, pleasant harmony baked in. You will learn

• Motif rotation for long cues and playlists
• Texture swaps, not big drops, arrangement for ambience
• Chord colours that soothe without boredom
• Lyric minimalism or instrumentals that still feel human
• Mix moves for cafes, lobbies, and streams
• Writing music that supports spaces without stealing focus

Who it is for

• Composers and artists aiming for sync, retail, and hospitality playlists

What you get

• Client brief translator
• Cue templates
• Loop/export settings
• Palette swatches

Forge epics that honor myth, land, and ritual. Blend folk instruments with heavy rhythm sections and choir ready chants. Shape long forms that feel like journeys through forest and fire. Keep riffs savage and melodies ancient.

• Modal palettes, drones, and folk scales with iron rhythm
• Story arcs for rites, seasons, and battles
• Instrumentation plans for whistles, bouzoukis, and war drums
• Chant hooks and call responses that raise fists
• Production tactics for wide vistas and tight bite

You get: Lore prompts, tuning guides, orchestration sheets, and stagecraft cues. Outcome: Anthems that feel like stone circles under storm clouds.