Beats Per Minute

Didn't I say that April was just super cool for Hip Hop? Another cool thing that happened last month, on the same day of the Homecoming concert was BPM (Beats Per Minute). BPM is a one day seminar for aspiring producers which was lead by no other than top producers Bojam of Flipmusic, B-Roc of Turbulence Productions and Chrizo of Illustrious Labs.

Quantum Cafe in Makati, April 14 2012. The place was packed with creative minds and those who are hungry for more knowledge. I got to speak with B-Roc for a while and I learned that half of the people who came are those who wanna learn how to make beats... first timers with no background at all. The other half consists of people who want to learn trade secrets from Chrizo & Bojam. There were three girls which just goes to show that there are women who are interested in making beats and a couple of 15-year olds. Those who attended are not necessarily into Hip Hop, they loved different genres of music. B-Roc also mentioned that Bojam and Chrizo are looking for proteges who they can teach further. The participants have a chance to collaborate with Bojam or Chrizo, which is really an honor especially for the beginners. :)

The business end of beat making was also discussed in the workshop. Not really how to make money out of it, but just to show that there is money in it. How to translate what they learn into money. These people who joined invested money for the seminar and for the equipment they will be using. They should know how to demand their return of investment.

There will be another seminar like this soon. Not really level 2, but depending on the people who will join and on what they want to learn. So if you plan on joining next time and you are a beginner, no worries at all. :) B-Roc assured that BPM is open to everyone. Open to people who want to learn and to those who already know but want to learn new techniques. This is one way to celebrate Hip Hop. Not just gigs, performances and hanging out but also how to plant the seed because definitely, we need new music.

Here are some nice photos. And yes they're all nice because I wasn't the photographer. Credits go to my awesome friend Keanne Villar. :) :) :)

This guy right here is a certified hit maker. He was the producer for Gary V's Hataw Na. Super cool.

Guest speaker "Mr. Battle of the Beats" Sam Rhansum of Red Alert ENT.

Chrizo looking all smart with his glasses and facial hair.

Super popular producer Bojam of FlipMusic.

Mr. Soulfiesta (B-Roc) looking cute with that sideways cap discussing about money stuff.

First batch of Beats Per Minute "graduates"

Yours truly with Bojam of FlipMusic