I heard on the loud.com contest that all you need to do for the rap artist is plug a mic into the computer and you can record your song right on the spot using a producers beat?! Songs are so easily made now. I guess loud.com provides a virtual studio program and so u just plug and record. Sounds like a great deal. You should check it out.. If you know any rappers or producers its a great opportunity for them to get heard

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