NO EDUCATION

 I had video of me recording this track live in the studio so I mixed it with some random footage and here you have it. This is a banger. Stay close. One.

Download My Music...

   
     You can now download my music for free on SoundCloud. There is now a SoundCloud tab on the right side of the screen under Dynasty-83-Record Links that will take you to my music where you can, listen, download or comment on my the tracks that I have made available. I will continue to add free tracks before I drop the album so keep an eye out for that. Stay close. One.


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Best Hip Hop Track of All Time.....

     First and foremost the title of this blog is a little misleading because I don't believe that there is one track that can trump them all in hip hop so I based my choice on one question. As a producer, writer, artist I have learned to appreciate every step that goes into making a song as opposed to just the final product so I asked myself one question... Of all the great tracks out there from Tupac, Nas, Jay Z, Big Pun, B.I.G., Big L just to name a few artists, of all the studio sessions in the past which one would I want to witness if I could turn back the hands of time and be a fly on the wall. Well.... One and only one track came to my mind. Over five minutes of a dope beat with all the Wu members spitting lyrics that make listeners cringe and screwface because each verse is just too nasty to comprehend and no chorus.... NO CHORUS, yet everyone in the club could rap the entire song. I am sorry but I don't think anyone could ever do that again. A toast to Wu Tang. TRIUMPH baby! Stay close.

N. Raina

OfF tHe ChAiN mEdAlLiOn...

Should Music be all about Marketing Strategies and pleasing a crowd?......... Should an artist change what made them love the game to stay in the game even if it's not them? Why cater to the crowd and kill creativity and your love for music when you can just do you and keep it real. Don't be a Robot! With that being said...... here is a track put together in about an hour including making the beat in my studio alone before I even ate breakfast. It's simple, it's raw and I don't care if you like it (lol). Stay close......

Mission Statement.

Mission Statement for Dynasty 83 Records......

Enter this divine palace of righteous thoughts through soulful speech

In this great land of opportunity words have the ability to place ordinary people amongst 

The 

Legends before us

This utopia is blind to imaging and materialistic desire for it only seeks truth

Play the right notes and make them listen

Intrigue them with the words and move them the rhythm

Words are god

Words are powerful

Dynasty 83 Records... Music Created To Inspire

N. Raina

   Creativity and uniqueness stems throughout all levels of Dynasty 83 Records and no exception was made when it came to the company's mission statement. It's not about trying to be different. It's about being you...

The Art of Creating Music

       As far as I can remember I have always had a deep love and passion for music. I may be a hip hop/ R&B producer/artist/writer, but I have always appreciated and valued all genres of music. I have always said “If it sounds good than it sounds good” and personally don’t feel like music should be segregated  nor should one limit themselves to a particular genre for whatever reason.

       While taking part in the production/creation side of music I have encountered several individuals who have certain methods and rules when it comes to creating there music and they criticize  any other way. These people are insecure bullies who like to talk ‘techy’ and call out serial numbers on gadgets because they probably are lacking in some other department or they are impressed as hell as to what you are doing and how you can do what they do, without all the money and equipment. Lucky for me I have met just as many big time producers and accredited artists who were  real enough to say that there is no right way or wrong way when it comes to creating music, as long as it is fueled by passion. The truth is everyone has there own way and all the great artists and composers have there own unique steps in regards to there creative process. Greatness in anything starts with believing in your self and acknowledging  your strengths.

       The intent of this article is to encourage those who have been side tracked or slowed down because of intimidation. If you met someone who made you feel like you need to have a million dollars to make a dream come true or that you can’t do something without  ‘blah blah blah’, then this is the wake up call you need. Yes, money and equipment help can make life easier but creativity costs a lot less and the sky is the limit when you are fully engaged. Recording artists have been recording in closets, rooms full of mattresses, dirty garages etc to give the same sound you can achieve in a million dollar studio. I am not taking anything away from those amazing studios’ and talented engineers because they are great and can make life easier, but once again if you are creative you can bypass all that  $h!t for lack of a better word. If you are laying down rap vocals on a Wave  File from a beat  you made electronically on a computer, you have absolutely no business being in a state of the art studio where they record symphonies and choirs unless you have a good connection or a bottomless pit of money. It’s not that you don’t belong there its simply that you just don’t need it!

       I have seen so many people, including myself, waste years in trying to save up for the next piece of equipment or save money to shoot a video … all while precious time is just being wasted. You should never rush anything but at the same time you should never deprive the world if your music is ready. Do not get me twisted, you should approach every situation with an open mind and one should be able to handle criticism especially in the music industry, however  you should not give anyone the power to plant the seed of doubt in your head. Keep it real with your music and be creative. Because real people relate to real things. Don’t cater to the crowd. Do you and let the crowd catch on. If you want the money and fame and you are willing to sell out and become a cookie cutter artist these words are not for you.

       This is for those who have written  songs in there darkest moments where  there ability to write lyrics or create music has pulled them through tough times. I personally don’t care for money or fame, my dream is to give back to music which has given me so much, even if it is just one album and the only buyers are family and friends. In conclusion when it comes to the art of making music we all need to remember it is indeed an art and there is no right or wrong way to do anything. Can you imagine someone telling Leonardo da Vinci how to paint the Mona Lisa?…. I didn’t think so. I would be a hypocrite to tell you that my article is %100 right because it goes against everything I have written. This is just my opinion based on my experiences. I am simply encouraging you to do you, and be confident with your personal approach and style. You have all the power you believe you have. One.