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  1. Mudkip
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    Oct 17, 2020
    I’ve been writing and rapping for the last 8 years and I’ve got a good handful of songs over the last few that I want to put on my debut album. So I’m asking for sectioneighty’s respectable opinions as I genuinely aspire to become a successful rapper within 3-5 years!

    How many tracks do you think a debut rap album should be? Is an EP or LP better for introducing a new artist? Ideal length? Any other thoughts or advice are welcome.
     
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  2. RetiredAccount
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    RetiredAccount Big Time Stuntin Like My Daddy

    Oct 17, 2020
    let me do a feature
     
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    Oct 17, 2020
    @Plus
     
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  4. lil uzi vert stan
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    lil uzi vert stan

    Oct 17, 2020
    I love bloated double albums filled w skits and room to breathe world building. Give it to us
     
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  5. Mudkip
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    Oct 17, 2020
    @cpt awesome WPG joint acc bruh you tryna k--- me with the 16+
     
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  6. Mudkip
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    Oct 17, 2020
    I was originally planning the album to be around 40 minutes (considered an LP), so 10-12 tracks or so. But I’m also into the idea of putting something a little more condensed out, thoughts?

    What’s your rap name?
     
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  7. thecanibus
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    thecanibus Updated by Slyk bc I was wishing death on someone

    Oct 18, 2020
    GRODT has 19, that’s the correct answer.
     
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  8. Mudkip
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    Oct 17, 2020
    Most of my tracks tend to run 2:30-3:30 mins so that wouldn’t be too bad
     
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  9. JMG
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    Oct 18, 2020
    This may inspire me to work on my album again.
     
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  10. Mudkip
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    Mudkip RIP 3PAC

    Oct 18, 2020
    I’ve posted a few tracks before in creative (as well as a satirical freestyle album under the moniker Lil Privilege lmao)

    My serious soundcloud is down atm till I put more up
     
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  11. Ricky
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    Ricky

    Oct 18, 2020
    Alright then, I expect Detox quality
     
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  12. RetiredAccount
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    RetiredAccount Big Time Stuntin Like My Daddy

    Oct 18, 2020
    It takes more than one day to get a good mix and ive been working in between lol
     
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  13. Ricky
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    Oct 18, 2020
    It's not like I'm complaining, but you've been saying that for 3 days bro, if it's not done yet just tell it how it is lol
     
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  14. SHUDEYE
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    SHUDEYE Kerser is the sickest.

    Oct 18, 2020
    EP is safest bet imo - quality over quantity.
     
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  15. RetiredAccount
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    RetiredAccount Big Time Stuntin Like My Daddy

    Oct 18, 2020
    Finalizing the mix
     
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  16. Oldboy
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    Oldboy

    Oct 17, 2020
    Cant rly formulate it that way

    most ppl have their first album as their best regardless of track number
     
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  17. Null
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    Null

    Oct 17, 2020
    For example, if it's a story telling album or something similar, the tracks that don't really fit with the narrative are filler imo
     
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  18. Mudkip
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    Oct 17, 2020
    As a rap listener, what are some song matters you’re not interested in hearing or got sick of?
     
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  19. Null
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    Oct 17, 2020
    My debut project was an ep and I'm planning another ep to drop soon with an lp sometime next year so it's up to you honestly I don't really like projects with filler and like albums that get straight to the point
     
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    Oct 17, 2020
    :emoji_cold_sweat::emoji_sweat: I’m not sure I can deliver on this considering how rarely I’m able to record atm but once I have my place next year I’ll be able to make so much music, so I’ll keep this in mind!
     
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