RichardShekari

Many thanks, brother! Your encouragement is greatly appreciated. I'm happy you liked the beat. Thanks again for listening, and here's to more music ahead. Cheers!

Thank you so much, maestro! I'm really glad you enjoyed it. I truly appreciate your kind words and constant support. Blessings!

I'm honoured you trusted me with your father's recording. It was a privilege to help bring it back to life. Thanks again for your kind words and encouragement. I'm really glad it all came together so well in the end!

Thanks so much, bro! Hope you're doing great too.

Thank you so much, James. I honestly have no idea how the LM follow rules work either. Sometimes when I refresh the track section, I see some recent or featured tracks from people I follow, but beyond that I really don't know what it means or what advantages it offers. I just follow people and hope for the best, haha.

I still haven't had the chance to record that song, even though it's written and ready to go. One reason is, as I told you, we're expecting our baby literally any day now. The other is that I'm trying to switch from Adobe Audition 1.5 to the 2025 version, so I've been spending a lot of time watching YouTube tutorials and figuring out the new workflow.

To make matters even more interesting, the Mrs. had an unexpected hormonal moment a few days ago and accused me of spending all my time recording music and watching YouTube tutorials instead of giving her enough attention. She even refused to talk to me for two days! So for now, I'm trying to be a good boy, keep her happy, and make sure she gets all the attention she deserves.

I'm just waiting for her mood to change from black to pink. Once that happens, I'll switch on the mic and finally get that song recorded. Happy wife, happy life, right? Haha.

Thanks so much, RSR. Stay blessed

Hey, Bullitt.
I really appreciate that, thank you! Credit goes to Nameless for that amazing guitar loop; it made the creative process so much easier. I'm truly grateful I had the opportunity to build something around it.

Thanks as well for the kind words about the track as a whole. I really appreciate you taking the time to listen and share your thoughts!

Nameless is a genius. You really need to check out the rest of his work; he's incredibly talented and consistently amazing.

Mark, thank you so much! That really means a lot, especially coming from someone who's taken the time to listen to both my older and newer work.
Believe it or not, I still use the ancestor software, Adobe Audition 1.5! Haha, I actually have the 2025 version, but I've become so used to the old one that I'm a bit scared to make the jump to the newer versions, let alone other DAWs.
I do use FL Studio to sketch out beats, but I've never used it to record or track vocals.
I actually started out as a rapper around 1999 and stayed with it until about 2011 before gradually transitioning into the style I'm making now. It's been quite a journey, and I'm still learning with every song. So it's quite possible the vocal sound you're hearing comes from the very basic settings I've always used. By today's standards, it's probably considered a bit raw or not fully polished, but I guess that's become part of my signature sound.
Thanks again for your encouragement and for noticing the progress. I truly appreciate it, my friend.
Also, apologies for the late reply. My wife and I are expecting our second baby any day now, so I may be AWOL or MIA for a little while!

Thank you so much! I'm really pleased you connected with the lyrics and the mellow feel; that means a lot.
And thanks for the production feedback too. I'll take another look at the master and see if, with my limited knowledge, I can back it off slightly to bring out more of the top end in the beat. I'm always learning, so I genuinely appreciate you listening so carefully and taking the time to help me improve.

My dear brother, thank you. Your words are deeply humbling.
A few years ago, I worked at an IDP camp in Maiduguri, Borno State in the north eastern part of Nigeria during the height of the Boko Haram insurgency. Every morning when I arrived, the children would rush to the entrance to welcome me. They barely let me make it to the small room that served as my office. This went on for months because we made sure to spend time playing together, and every Friday I always brought enough sweets and biscuits for everyone. I think the candy made them want me around all the time haha, amazing kids they were.
The truth is, those children gave me courage and joy. Even though it was a very dangerous environment at the time, their laughter, smiles and resilience taught me far more about life than I could ever have taught them. That is why I chose to open the song with childrens laughter, to remind us of the innocence, hope and joy we should cherish for as long as we can.
Thank you as well for your unwavering encouragement and for seeing the heart behind the songs. If there is one thing I pray never changes, it is that every song continues to point people back to our Lord.
I am honoured to call you both a friend and a colleague. Your support has encouraged me more than you probably realise. Thank you, brother, and may God continue to bless you richly.
Also, I apologise for the late reply. My wife and I are expecting our second baby any day now, so I have been busy doing daddy duties, hospital visits and running around getting all the baby essentials. It is such an exciting time, but I would be lying if I said it is not a little stressful too. I have even taken my one-month annual leave from my 9 to 5 so I can be home full time and be there for my family.
How are you coping with the back pain? I pray the Lord restores your health and strengthens you. Please know I keep you in my thoughts and prayers here as well.
Lets continue to keep each other in prayer, brother.

Thank you so much, Mark! That genuinely means a lot to me. I still feel like I'm just experimenting, so hearing that it all came together is really encouraging. Credit to Nameless for such an inspiring loop, and all glory to the Lord for giving me the heart to write and sing. I truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback and constant encouragement.

Glad you enjoyed it, bro. I really appreciate it. Hopefully, you'll bless us with something new soon!

Thank you so much for this thoughtful feedback. I genuinely appreciate both the encouragement and the guidance.

As for the mix, you've given me plenty to think about. As I mentioned to CF21, I'll revisit it with fresh ears and see how I can improve the vocal placement and strengthen the low end. Thanks as well for recommending Nectar. I actually have it...I just need to watch a few tutorials, haha! I'll definitely spend some time learning how to get the most out of it.

Your willingness to share your knowledge means a great deal to me, and I'm truly grateful for your continued support.

Peace

Anthony, thank you kindly!

I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, and I'm even happier that you noticed those subtle bass tones, haha. Truth be told, I just loaded the guitar loop, and to my ears it already sounded rich and complete. I simply added what I felt it needed...my vocals.

Your words about the heartfelt delivery really encourage me. Thanks for taking the time to listen and leave such a thoughtful comment. I truly appreciate your support.

Oh yeah, my brother! Thanks for the applause, haha. Stay blessed!

I really appreciate the kind words, Maestro. It's been an honour to have my work listened to and appreciated by someone like you. I'm truly grateful.

Hello, CF21.

Thank you so much for taking the time to listen and for the detailed feedback. I really appreciate it, and I definitely won't take your advice for granted.

I'm actually very new to working with loops, so this has been a learning experience for me. As for the vocals, I recorded them with a Shure SM7dB routed through a Focusrite interface, and I track my vocals in Adobe Audition 1.5. Of course, that's not an excuse for how the recording came across to you. If it sounded muffled, then that's something I clearly need to work on.

It could be my recording settings or the way I mix. One of the reasons I enjoy my journey on Looperman is that I get to meet people like you. I've also come across other great folks here who have helped shape my understanding of the craft and deepen my appreciation for the art.

I never claim to be a professional. I simply love making music and keep learning with every song I create. Your comments about adding bass, creating more variation, and introducing more movement with fills, effects, and background textures are all noted, and I'll definitely keep them in mind for future projects.

Thanks again for the constructive criticism and the encouragement. It genuinely helps me improve.

Haha, I had to read that twice before I figured out what you meant by the umbrella. Good one, King!
I've always thought that working with loops takes a special kind of skill. In fact, I still do. Some producers can take four or more loops from different artists and somehow weave them into a solid, clean track. That always amazes me.
With this one, I didn't do much, really. I matched the tempo, added another rock loop in FL Studio, and voila... kaboom Haha.
Thanks for the kind words, Mark. I truly appreciate them. And yes, Nameless is a genius. The loops he creates are incredibly easy and inspiring to work with.

Oh yeah, that loop is something else entirely, Paul. Thanks for dropping by and giving it a listen. I really appreciate it.

Thanks, mate! I really appreciate that.

You're right, I don't use loops very often because they're rocket science to me. Haha. But this one was too good to pass up. I'm glad the rain effect worked for you; I was hoping it would help set the mood and tie everything together.

And yes, those are my vocals. I still track my vocals in Adobe Audition 1.5... old school, right? Haha.

Thank you for the kind words! I'm primarily a vocalist, so hearing that means a lot. I'm looking forward to hearing your LM loop mix as well. It's always fun to see how different people interpret the same source material.

Ah, don't praise me too much on this one, though! Haha. The drums and guitar are actually loops; one from Looperman and the other from FL Studio. I just stitched them together and built around them. I think I have no excuse to be lazy now; seeing what can be done with a few good loops has definitely inspired me to keep creating.

Thanks again for listening and for the encouragement. It means a lot.

Thank you for the kind words!

Hi Rita, Im really glad you liked it. I was careful with how I included your name in that section so it fit the rap without coming across the wrong way.
Happy the shout-out made it special for you