JayaRe started his Beat-Making journey nearly a decade ago as a Sound Engineer at the Black Pearl Studios in Moorabbin, Victoria. Throughout that time he has produced, mixed and mastered many projects along with his own work. With an eclectic appreciation that spans the vast spectrum of music, JayaRe is intent on carving out something that is completely his own, yet also a homage to days gone by.
Co-Founder of Mic Math Recordings and Beatsmith at JR Produxions – he has kept himself busy producing and mixing for his inner circle including “Escape from Alcatraz” by Traz, the Mic Math Mixtapes as well as his own release “Tn Samurai”
He is currently mixing a new Dars Project release and another solo joint from himself.
On Producer Spotlight this month BeatBay presents: Viliani – an Australian Emcee/Producer who is heavily influenced by art as a means of expression. Originally from Canberra but now residing in Melbourne, Vili has been expressing herself through music & art for over 10 years, as well as writing poetry since her early teens. After being introduced to the local hip hop scene in Canberra she was heavily influenced by friends who were writing lyrics and making beats. It wasn’t long until Vili turned her poetry into raps and dropped her first single “At Ease” in 2015. She has since released a full length album titled “The Burial” which will take you through her personal journeys of self reflection and introspection. Vili is vulnerable to her audience as her music is deeply reflective, fiery, raw, honest and personal.
Musically Vili is inspired by a multitude of sounds and genres such as boom bap, grime, metal, drum and bass and hard dance. Artists such as MC Layla, Ed Scissor, Rhyme Asylum, Korn & Tool are just some musicians who have influenced her diverse sound. It is how Viliani draws from all the elements of her past experiences, her creative personality and her individual style which separates her from any other emcee.
She began to focus and channel her creative energy into making beats in 2019. Her signature sound is emotional & eclectic, creating ambient brooding melodies with earthy tones, haunting vocals, industrial synths & percussion with heavy kicks and bass lines building unique sounds to envelop the listener. She is currently working on projects with dual production by Ciecmate & Viliani release date tba, Vili is also preparing on releasing a new self produced solo project in 2022.
Visit her Beatbay store below or direct message on Instagram
This month we put the spotlight on: Tommy Staples – a beatsmith from Melbourne and producer for How Many Deep and Decent Company. His influences include many of the greats, notably those who have been notorious for taking bold risks. While the word “melting pot” gets loosely thrown around a lot, there is a certain singularity about that Tommy Staples formula that keeps you coming back for more. Tommy Staples has spent well over a decade building his creative and technical skill sets, and now it is time to let him take you through an aural landscape of sounds.
His 2015 solo joint “You & Me” garnered much domestic acclaim and was featured on Triple J’s unearthed program.
Check out the videos below for some of TSP’s finest beats.
Keep your eyes out for the release of his debut EP “The Black Lotus” in September 2021
Attention!! All budding MCs, Beat Poets and Lyricists. Here is a chance for you to WIN not 1 – BUT4 Beats from Ciecmate’s #BEATSFROMTHESTASH for an EP.
Follow these simple instructions below:
Step 1: Download the Instrumental here or click image below to goto the download page.
Step 2: Record your verse on it in the highest possible quality audio quality.
Step 3: Send your audio submission to beatbay.competition@gmail.com – Closing date for submissions is Friday 11 June 2021
Step 4: Submissions will be reviewed by Ciecmate and a winner will be picked. BeatBay will make contact with the lucky winner and will announce the results on our Social Media.
The WINNER will be able to pick 4 Beats from Ciecmate’s #Beatbay catalog to use for their own projects.
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This month we shine a spotlight on a record store situated in the West of Melbourne.
A 15 minute train ride away from Melbourne city, brings you to the suburb of Footscray where you will find Counterweight Vinyl and Espresso. Nestled in a laneway just off the Nicholson Street Mall, Counterweight has become, in it’s short 2 years, the best place in the West to dig for records. There is a wide range of styles to look through; from Rock, Pop, Hip Hop to Drum N Bass and Techno. Counterweight also serves the best coffee; a special blend made specially for the store. Snackwise – there are some crazy, delicious marshmallow cookies. You have to visit: Counterweight records.
The record bunkers, always filled to the brim with choice cuts and prices range from the usual $2 fodder to the rare Japanese pressings that could range up to $100. There are ample listening stations and if you ask nicely, the staff may play it on the store system. A new selection of spray paint have been recently added for the creative types. As well, a collection of rare Skate decks.
This store has become a “must visit” store in Footscray. Always bustling with people waiting for coffee at the window counter, and beat diggers inside going through the wax. The “infamous” Counterweight block parties happen once a month. During the summer months the block parties are jamming! Together with Baby Snakes (a new bar opened upstairs of Counterweight) party people fill the laneway enjoying the sun and the music vibes coming from the DJs spinning at Counterweight.
Goto their Facebook page to get a heads up on their next Block party and as well, new wax dropping into the store weekly. VIsit their Discogs page for online wax ordering.
BeatBay presents a Morning Jam session with Ciecmate. Watch how a beat comes together.
The finished beat is now live and can be purchased on BeatBay for your next project. Search for “Morning” in the bar above or click on this link. Click on the buttons below to visit Ciecmate’s BeatBay store. The equipment used has been listed below, some equipment are no longer in production so we have linked the latest release in the series. Click the images below to go direct to the purchase page. Other bits use your imagination and trawl other online marketplace sites.
