How To Make An Afrobeats Song (Wizkid, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Rema)

How To Make An Afrobeat Song (Wizkid, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Rema) | Make Pop Music
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Timestamps:
Intro 0:00
Preview 0:05
Main Chord Progression 1:02
Verse Synth 1:38
What Is A Clave Rhythm? 2:40
Laying Out Afrobeat Drums 3:04
Layering Drums 4:20
Extra Verse Pad 4:48
Finalizing The Verse Drums 5:33
Adding A Bassline 6:55
Kalimbas 7:26
Adding Guitar 7:45
Drum Fills 8:15
Prechorus Guitar 8:40
Chorus Drums 9:23
Chorus Bass 11:14
Chorus Keys 11:48
Chorus Guitars 13:50
Adding Vocals 14:54
The Verse Vocal Arrangement 15:10
Vocal FX 15:37
Verse B Vocals 16:40
Prechorus Vocals 18:19
Chorus Vocals 18:53
Full Listen Through 20:16
Outro 21:57

Пікірлер: 174

  • @splendidecko
    @splendidecko Жыл бұрын

    As an Afro producer that learns pop from you, I appreciate this. You should actually try and get this placed

  • @MakePopMusic

    @MakePopMusic

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! May have to try and send it out!

  • @splendidecko

    @splendidecko

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MakePopMusic Awesome, try and get it to Mavins record and Jonzing world. They’d love it

  • @greglr19751

    @greglr19751

    Жыл бұрын

    How do you produce a hair style? Was Billy Ray Cyrus a mullet producer?

  • @iamwick3dest350

    @iamwick3dest350

    Жыл бұрын

    He's right

  • @kejartist

    @kejartist

    Ай бұрын

    @@greglr19751L joke

  • @SouthStreet24Media
    @SouthStreet24Media Жыл бұрын

    White, black, or other, it's about having a love for music as a whole.

  • @NedDirt
    @NedDirt Жыл бұрын

    Syncopated layers are so underrated in production/songwriting. Bravo with the Wildly Vibey patch making it more felt than heard to support the rest of the song! Nice work, my guy.

  • @bazzmix
    @bazzmix Жыл бұрын

    I produce and mix Afrobeat music and I learnt 80% of what I know on mixing from your channel... seeing a video on Afrobeat a here is so nice. I hope to see more on vocal mixing too 🔥🔥

  • @MakePopMusic

    @MakePopMusic

    Жыл бұрын

    Will do more on vocal mixing! Want to see anything specific??

  • @bazzmix

    @bazzmix

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MakePopMusic thanks a lot. Yh I have a very specific example. Will drop a message on Instagram

  • @bazzmix

    @bazzmix

    Жыл бұрын

    I just sent you an email. 🙏 Look forward to getting a reply

  • @jonrice2827
    @jonrice2827 Жыл бұрын

    Really admire your skills and videos. Thanks man. Bought the synergy pack too and it's fire.

  • @DavidMohMusic
    @DavidMohMusic Жыл бұрын

    This is why your channel is the best on KZread! Detail! Every detail!

  • @garbellmbita4584
    @garbellmbita4584 Жыл бұрын

    I am a subscriber for more than 2 years. What i have learn from your channel is much more appreciate. This one is dope. Thank you make pop music for sharing. Am still learning to produce beat. Much love from Cameroon 🇨🇲🇨🇲

  • @AVDRE
    @AVDRE Жыл бұрын

    ayyooo bigups. sounds sick man

  • @jacques-harielango1653
    @jacques-harielango165311 ай бұрын

    Dude, you're awesome, thanks, great video

  • @theopacalypse
    @theopacalypse Жыл бұрын

    This is a great vid. Much love from Ghana.

  • @richardharrison0007
    @richardharrison0007 Жыл бұрын

    Just subscribed to your channel after watching this episode. You are really good at what you do. Keep it up bro.

  • @dominicisidore
    @dominicisidore Жыл бұрын

    Such an awesome video! I can't wait to be able to take your course Producer's Principles 101!

  • @MakePopMusic

    @MakePopMusic

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @selliantuttimusi6735
    @selliantuttimusi6735 Жыл бұрын

    This is gold man. Thank you!

  • @K1NGKRUED
    @K1NGKRUED Жыл бұрын

    You nailed it mate. it's a banger!!

  • @andoniarrigorriaga2985
    @andoniarrigorriaga2985 Жыл бұрын

    I love this!

  • @CLdwyer
    @CLdwyer Жыл бұрын

    I think one of the most important parts you discussed was the clave. It’s the rhythmic center & literally makes all the development so natural. Thanks for putting in the real effort.

  • @josuamuller4543
    @josuamuller4543 Жыл бұрын

    Great Video Austin. Great Vibe. You inspire me every Single Friday to Kick my ass and Go Make Music. Thank You!!

  • @selectajeff
    @selectajeff Жыл бұрын

    This is Dope Bro 🔥🔥🔥🚀

  • @empress3984
    @empress3984 Жыл бұрын

    This was such a cool and helpful video

  • @esbee-records
    @esbee-records Жыл бұрын

    This is amazing 👍🏽 great video! Thanks for this inspiration

  • @bigmedy
    @bigmedy8 ай бұрын

    This was absolutely 💯 amazing. A hit record!

  • @DiairGaleano
    @DiairGaleano Жыл бұрын

    So amazing.

  • @domecesarano
    @domecesarano Жыл бұрын

    Thanks ! It sounds great ! 🔥

  • @berozpapito
    @berozpapito Жыл бұрын

    Well done man ✌🏾

  • @mailo1787
    @mailo1787 Жыл бұрын

    I've been subscribed as a Nigerian producer for abt a year and you doing this vid is making me emotional 😭😭❤

  • @MakePopMusic

    @MakePopMusic

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! 😁

  • @Jamusictv
    @Jamusictv Жыл бұрын

    You talented as hell dude!

  • @onimisilovesonmusic4548
    @onimisilovesonmusic4548 Жыл бұрын

    You're a great musician. Respect

  • @NateOcee
    @NateOcee Жыл бұрын

    Dope 💯....you understand what you do ✌️

  • @SCTUTS
    @SCTUTS Жыл бұрын

    this is great! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @kerrygraphics
    @kerrygraphics Жыл бұрын

    you're good bro🔥🔥🔥 i'm a haitian producer and i follow you because i like your process

  • @COSCOSBEATS
    @COSCOSBEATS Жыл бұрын

    This turned out really nicely 👌

  • @JUNO.caprii
    @JUNO.caprii Жыл бұрын

    I'm Working on my first Afro beat, Tapping into my Nigerian roots lol I think you explained it very well. I feel like my current beat needs more body and I think I know what to do "maybe"

  • @fortis_frey
    @fortis_frey Жыл бұрын

    Omoooo I'm so happy you did this 🔥🔥🔥

  • @MakePopMusic

    @MakePopMusic

    Жыл бұрын

    The people ask so I deliver!!

  • @Listosondabeat
    @Listosondabeat Жыл бұрын

    Wow just discovered your channel. Love the whole show. I hope u have a tut on how u mix da vocals 🙏🏾 ❤

  • @itsmenishant
    @itsmenishant Жыл бұрын

    He nails it everytime

  • @iamfemo
    @iamfemo Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video. I think one thing to actually note about Afrobeats is the 3-2 clave. There is always a musical element (not always the drums but mostly some percussive sound) that has this beat. Without it, it sounds like Dancehall music than it sounds like Afrobeats. and finally, it's not always instrumentally heavy too as it relies more on vocal gimmicks than it does instrumental ones.

  • @prodbycarter_
    @prodbycarter_ Жыл бұрын

    Bro you need to do more of these. I actually only come to this channel for straight pop tutorials and Samy beats and POJ beatz take care of the afro part. But this is fire

  • @danielecohen2266
    @danielecohen22666 ай бұрын

    Great high level of production! Rare on youtube! Thank you

  • @cj-ux4sq
    @cj-ux4sq Жыл бұрын

    As they say in Nigeria "you try"😄👍, well done Dude, this was good to watch

  • @wortyle
    @wortyle Жыл бұрын

    Music doesn't see race - love all the different genres you're tackling! Absolutely killing it

  • @MakePopMusic

    @MakePopMusic

    Жыл бұрын

    Just wanna make sure i show respect to other cultures I try my hand at 😁

  • @EM-wd8wq

    @EM-wd8wq

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MakePopMusic The fact that it even came up makes me sad. stay Blessed

  • @alfasonicstudios
    @alfasonicstudios8 ай бұрын

    Great stuff Austin. Saludos desde PR 🇵🇷

  • @aashishjhaa
    @aashishjhaa Жыл бұрын

    4k is crystal clear

  • @MakePopMusic

    @MakePopMusic

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Just upgraded our whole filming rig!

  • @aaronseckmanmusic
    @aaronseckmanmusic Жыл бұрын

    Sounds sweet dude!

  • @Jlambo785
    @Jlambo785 Жыл бұрын

    I really love this video it taught me a lot

  • @jobonvibes
    @jobonvibes Жыл бұрын

    This is lovely considering the fact that you aren't an 'authority' in this genre. Sounds better than most songs I hear on the radio. Great job.

  • @lloydstampa9270
    @lloydstampa92703 ай бұрын

    Love it

  • @djflashofficial1
    @djflashofficial1 Жыл бұрын

    Love this video

  • @prodjxnas
    @prodjxnas Жыл бұрын

    amazing

  • @PRODGtv
    @PRODGtv Жыл бұрын

    Africa to the world, much respect bro good stuff.

  • @teamdarinkatrel1719
    @teamdarinkatrel1719 Жыл бұрын

    It was dope

  • @sideast
    @sideast Жыл бұрын

    Great Track ! 👏👏👏👏

  • @lildenyzmusicandvideoprodu3900
    @lildenyzmusicandvideoprodu3900 Жыл бұрын

    nice one bro

  • @africanrevolution3551
    @africanrevolution3551 Жыл бұрын

    FIRE!!!!!! FIRE!!!!!

  • @IceBoiBratz
    @IceBoiBratz Жыл бұрын

    We need more of this video ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @MakePopMusic

    @MakePopMusic

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ll have to do a follow up!

  • @thepillgrim5286
    @thepillgrim5286 Жыл бұрын

    I love it ❤

  • @omotobad2013
    @omotobad20135 ай бұрын

    You really understand the structure of producing afrobeat but whats missing os just the right choice of instruments. good job!

  • @analystsenior5170
    @analystsenior5170 Жыл бұрын

    Respect 🙏🏽

  • @AleksandrPechenkin
    @AleksandrPechenkin Жыл бұрын

    Very Good!!!

  • @matt6288joyce
    @matt6288joyce Жыл бұрын

    Despite your incredible knowledge and skill, you always come across as such a genuine guy. Great stuff!

  • @MakePopMusic

    @MakePopMusic

    Жыл бұрын

    I really really appreciate this so much!

  • @MuayThaiDreadlock
    @MuayThaiDreadlock Жыл бұрын

    fire

  • @lionkingpicturesofficiel3480
    @lionkingpicturesofficiel3480 Жыл бұрын

    good job!

  • @joorchampi3346
    @joorchampi3346 Жыл бұрын

    Nice track!

  • @tevnbeats9965
    @tevnbeats9965 Жыл бұрын

    This is a nice one afrobeats to the would..can you make 90s rnb beat tutorial like jodeci,silk i would love to see that from you

  • @MakePopMusic

    @MakePopMusic

    Жыл бұрын

    Yessss. I’m obsessed with 90s r&b so I’m all about it

  • @riharrds
    @riharrds Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @marcadonna_beats
    @marcadonna_beats Жыл бұрын

    first video I watch from you. I am producing hip hop, but it was intersting to see how you arranged that song. Especially what you do with the vocals 👍🏻 I don’t know the most plugins you use 🤔😅 But now iam an subscriber 😉

  • @offlbl
    @offlbl Жыл бұрын

    Your layering is so crazy

  • @cubaseman1487
    @cubaseman1487 Жыл бұрын

    Perfect

  • @LlayOfficial
    @LlayOfficial Жыл бұрын

    This is 🔥🔥🔥

  • @MakePopMusic

    @MakePopMusic

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @modmon3567
    @modmon3567 Жыл бұрын

    Bro can make hits in every genre

  • @MakePopMusic

    @MakePopMusic

    Жыл бұрын

    I love pretty much any genre and I listen to a TON of styles so it's always fun to try my hand at something new!

  • @AVDRE

    @AVDRE

    Жыл бұрын

    facts lol

  • @haystixxbeats9225
    @haystixxbeats9225 Жыл бұрын

    This is a big vibe. Afrobeat to the world 🔥

  • @MakePopMusic

    @MakePopMusic

    Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate you!

  • @DjongaBeatZ1377
    @DjongaBeatZ1377 Жыл бұрын

    You my mentor man my songs a sounding pro

  • @buckycore
    @buckycore Жыл бұрын

    Man, you make the best beats ever. Plus I didn't realize you used CuBase. For some reason I thought you used Logic

  • @rasullramad1234
    @rasullramad1234 Жыл бұрын

    come over to Bali, your talent will make you instant celebrity here

  • @michaeltrue6202
    @michaeltrue6202 Жыл бұрын

    learning more about Clave rhythms really changed my life when it came to producing

  • @malloymdleeds8280
    @malloymdleeds8280 Жыл бұрын

    this is a banger still........vibessss!!!!!!!! 100

  • @johnphiri557
    @johnphiri557 Жыл бұрын

    Austin that amazing....you should also try Amapiano its currently trending

  • @MannyXO
    @MannyXO Жыл бұрын

    different but cool!

  • @osbertosamai5576
    @osbertosamai55766 ай бұрын

    Nice

  • @akusbeatz
    @akusbeatz Жыл бұрын

    🔥

  • @POJbeatzz
    @POJbeatzz Жыл бұрын

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @JustinGamana
    @JustinGamana Жыл бұрын

    C'mon Austin, this is fire! Afrobeat (Naija Beat) is danceable Afroswing (which you just produced) is sexy and hot AfroPiano (Afrobeats + Amapiano) [trending currently] is groovy, hybrid and can unite a lot of races because of the blend between many genres. There are more categories, but those 3 are the most famous. A lot of black guys teach garbage in their Afrobeat tutorials. You nailed yours. The preview in the begining of your videos makes the difference because you show the final product so people can make up their mind on whether or not they found what they were searching for. In other guys videos, you will watch 10 to 20 minutes, hoping for a good result at the end, but they just end up creating unfinished sounding 16 bars loops. Therefore, if you release more tutorials, you can overtake them and be well referenced on KZread in the "Afrobeat Tutorial" field. Well done! Much Love From The Congo!

  • @justinmbarika5584

    @justinmbarika5584

    Жыл бұрын

    He’s right this feels more Afro swing like a jae5 beat for j hus simba and burna

  • @mrdarkside5308
    @mrdarkside5308 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Austin! would you make a video on how to make a song like aries, keshi or etc. would love to see you make this kind of genre. Great video like always anyways!

  • @MakePopMusic

    @MakePopMusic

    Жыл бұрын

    Adding it to the list!!

  • @fujikotakyoko701
    @fujikotakyoko701 Жыл бұрын

    i never saw this coming

  • @waliddeui6725
    @waliddeui6725 Жыл бұрын

    ooooo hohoooo beauuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuutiful

  • @arnoldxode
    @arnoldxode Жыл бұрын

    First time here and happy it came up, btw is this Cubase??

  • @MakePopMusic

    @MakePopMusic

    Жыл бұрын

    It is!!

  • @mauricemoore.
    @mauricemoore. Жыл бұрын

    clicked instantly. fire video bro! where are you based ?!

  • @MakePopMusic

    @MakePopMusic

    Жыл бұрын

    Orlando!!

  • @slapnpop826
    @slapnpop826 Жыл бұрын

    Song is 🔥

  • @Marcapac
    @Marcapac Жыл бұрын

    Heyyy I love your tutorials!!! have you ever done a video on a more reggeton pop style. Like Becky g or fonzy. If not would you please consider it!!!! 🙏🙏🙏❤

  • @MakePopMusic

    @MakePopMusic

    Жыл бұрын

    I haven't but I'm definitely down!

  • @enlightenedsoul8897
    @enlightenedsoul8897 Жыл бұрын

    Could you do a video on how to make pop house (joel corry, david guetta style)

  • @Mawga204
    @Mawga204 Жыл бұрын

    Production is fire...This is more Afroswing/Caribbean Pop than Afrobeats though.

  • @glad2829
    @glad2829 Жыл бұрын

    the funny part of this video is that you made an excellent beat and song.........

  • @g.o.9513
    @g.o.9513 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, in cubase studio setup, do you use the record shift feature (and adjust samples)?

  • @aashishjhaa
    @aashishjhaa Жыл бұрын

    🤩🤩😍😍😍

  • @HDRPC
    @HDRPC Жыл бұрын

    As Always great. I have subscribed you since you have build your pc. Now which pc or laptop you are using for all your music.

  • @MakePopMusic

    @MakePopMusic

    Жыл бұрын

    Same build as the last PC video we did a year and a half ago! Custom 19 11900k, 64 GB of DDR4 Ram, 1tb SSD Internal and tons of external SSDs and HDDs!

  • @HDRPC

    @HDRPC

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MakePopMusic great. Thanks a lot for replying. I am from India.

  • @cubemusicworld
    @cubemusicworld Жыл бұрын

    Please what do you record your screen with ?

  • @dieagoz910
    @dieagoz9107 ай бұрын

    brother PLease need some FL studio tutorials

  • @user-kp2ym5dp9i
    @user-kp2ym5dp9i Жыл бұрын

    Amazing video Thank you very much for this amazing content if you can make a video about music like "James Arthur" in the style of his album: "make sense in the end" it would be amazing Their daughter to illustrate the song style will listen to his song "sos"❤

  • @Gometunez
    @Gometunez2 ай бұрын

    Hey Boss wanna learn from more you, from SouthEast Africa Malawi

  • @PalmsMusic
    @PalmsMusic Жыл бұрын

    austin ! can we have your vocals to remix !!??? cmon broo haha !

  • @jabulanimahlangu6863
    @jabulanimahlangu6863 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Austin how does your system handle all those plugins if you are running with i7 32gb, please can you do a tutorial of how to get away with cpu

  • @MakePopMusic

    @MakePopMusic

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m i9 with 64 gN of RAM

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