Stay true. Write it yourself.
Eddie loves his life. He walked away from a million-dollar Warner deal because he would not be a slave to the machine. This hub teaches what he wants every kid to know — before the game throws contracts at you.
Write your own lyrics
A beat or a concept from a friend is fine. AI can spark an idea — but your words have to be yours. Predators love artists who do not own their story. Your lyrics are your copyright.
Contracts are serious
You do not need to be a lawyer. You need to know signing is binding. The industry will hand you “their” attorney — that person works for them. Bring someone you trust. Redline every line. If you sign blind, you can owe more than you ever earn.
Eddie had Warner money on the table and walked. The game teaches that same muscle — skate sponsors, 360 deals, studio traps.
Practice in the game →Pro Tools — basics
- Create a session — 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz, stick to one project rate.
- Track → New — name tracks (Vox, Hook, Beat, etc.).
- Record arm (R) + input monitor — hear yourself without lag.
- Save copies: Session File → Save As before big edits.
- Bounce Mix: File → Bounce — WAV for masters, MP3 only for demos.
Mix & master — basics
- Levels firstNo clip on the master — leave headroom.
- EQCut mud (~300 Hz), brighten vocals gently above 8 kHz.
- CompressionLight on vocals; don't squash the life out.
- MasterOne limiter at the end — compare to a reference track.
Find your money
ASCAP and BMI are your lead for registering songs. Past royalties, unclaimed SoundExchange, and Q&A live on the sister app.
RapRoyaltyLife — search & register ↗