Phonk is the marriage of obscure 90s Southern rap nostalgia with contemporary electronic and trap influences, cultivating a unique hybrid sound.

Phonk

Take a deep dive into phonk, an obscure yet influential subgenre blending screwed hip hop tapes with booming synthetic basslines and a retro aesthetic.

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Payola refers to bribing radio stations to play certain songs without disclosing that the airtime has been paid for. It is an unethical and illegal practice.

Payola

Payola, the shady practice of bribing radio stations for airplay, has long plagued the music industry. Learn about payola’s controversial history and ongoing impact.

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Perfect pitch is the rare ability to name a musical note correctly without any reference tone.

Perfect Pitch

Perfect pitch is the extraordinary and rare ability to identify any musical note instantly without needing a reference tone. Learn all about this remarkable musical gift.

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Performing Rights Organizations act as intermediaries between those who write/publish songs and those who want to perform them publicly.

PRO (Performing Rights Organization)

From radio to retail, PROs ensure songwriters get paid when their songs are publicly performed. Discover how Performing Rights Organizations operate through licensing, tracking, and distribution.

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Pentatonic Scales

Learning and practicing pentatonic scales can greatly improve a musician’s ear training, improvisation skills, and overall understanding of music theory, making them an essential element in a musician’s toolkit.

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Production in music is the art of capturing, refining, and finalizing sound to produce a complete track.

Production

A beginner’s guide to production in music: Explore the transformation of raw sounds into musical marvels.

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