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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.

Compose within the Shashmaqam tradition with respect and clarity. Understand maqom structures, melodic paths, and rhythmic cycles. Shape vocal lines that honor ornament and text. Arrange dutar, tanbur, nay, and frame drums with space for breath and devotion.

• Maqom overviews and characteristic motifs
• Usul rhythm guides with hand pattern notation
• Text setting for poetry and classical diction
• Call and response forms for solo and ensemble
• Recording approaches for authentic room tone

You get: Reference charts, practice ladders, pronunciation help, and ensemble seating plans. Outcome: Works that honor lineage and communicate beautifully.