wikkid
Female songwriter and musician
Chocolate City, United States
Joined : 6th Sep 2013 - 11 years ago
Last Online : 2nd Jun 2025 - 2 months ago
wikkid comments on tracks
wikkid has posted 149 comments on other peoples tracks.
on Shimmer - Contest Demo by InitiumMusic
I wish you all the best with this. Reminds me of something Peter Gabriel/Kate Bush would perform. Melodic liquid is a fave of mine, and I really like the soulful, trance quality of your piece. Great work.
I do hope I find someone, basically as long as it takes. I could find the hit vocal tomorrow, or months down the line. I have other projects I'm working on in the meantime, so I'm not too impatient :-P
Thanks so much for the compliment!
on Make Ya Mind by Okeezy3Times
First I want to commend you for having the courage to sing.
I really enjoyed this and the melody you've created for the vocals. Now all you need is to tighten up the lyrics to the song. I'm guessing you're still working on that part, and that's why the vocals are so low (if I'm wrong, I apologize for the error). It's fine. It's part of the song creation process, however I caution you on uploading songs anywhere without a copyright. Also, is the title "Make you Mine?" because that's what I heard instead of "mind"
In closing, there's a lot of treble in your composition but that may be due to the mix. I'm marking this as a fave.
Keep it up, you're onto something. I wish you all the best.
on Loved By You by austinmusic
Great song, poignant lyrics, and your voice sounds in fine form even with a cold. You've upped your production skill level, and your music really compliments your vocals.
It's really good to hear from you and to see how well you're progressing. Of course I'm marking this as a fave. My best to you, and please stay safe also.
on O Death by spearcarrier
I remember this song. The late great Ralph Stanley has a version up on YouTube. Great job on the vocals, as you really captured the spirit of American folk singing.
Americana music is still alive and well. Keep doing what you're doing. Marking this as a fave, and I wish you all the best.
on sunshine by oheshawn
I think you did a good job on the lyrics and the lead melody. I do like that you took chances (the jazzy stylings in certain sections, specifically at 1:34-1:36 lyric "I'm really happy that you found me").
I agree with both Danke and iamarty. I personally love the tone of your voice, and since it takes courage to put your work out for public critique, I think as time goes on and with more experience you will "hear" when the harmony you've created doesn't quite work with the chords in a song. That being said, singing a pleasing melody over original music takes skill, and writing original lyrics is even harder. I think you've succeeded at both. Please keep at it, because you've got talent.
on Wait by wolfStudio by wolfStudio
Thanks for making the separate loops available on this. I downloaded two of them.
As for your question, it all depends on which direction you'd like to go in. Right now its more on the pop-ish side imho, and that's fine (the clap is a bit repetitive, but since you've stated this was a simple hip-hop track that you just made, there's no rush to make a change).
My suggestion would be to take a listen to some of the great trap loops on here and see just how much of an edge many of them can give your original loop. Again, it all depends on you as the creator of your composition. As long as you're satisfied, then keep it as is.
My best to you.
on Odysseus - Kiestyle Productions by KiestyleProductions
I can hear this as music for a film, like the Mission Impossible or the Bond series. Great job incorporating trap with the ethnic Greek instrument.
Because of your ingenuity with this composition, I'm listing this as a favorite.
on Substance HipHop - Instrumental - Edited by zipbass
Sorry about that. I should've mentioned French Neo Soul artists, since I
do enjoy French Neo-soul/old school music, like Les Nubians, Corneille and "Trop Fresh" by Monsieur Nov: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lojuEqek8ZM
on Interlude JSTMKY by YourzTruLee
I think the production is well done, I really like this. Probably because it reminds me of a different time period, when conscious rap was much more prevalent, and the emphasis was on lyrical content.
If this is the style you were going for, you've succeeded imho.
I wish you all the best.
For sure more of a conscious approach to hip hop with this artist. Is it just me or does conscious hip hop seem to be making a comeback? The last few years the genre has been really saturated with "mumble" rap, which dont get me wrong, is enjoyable under the right circumstances, but I feel like the general population (at least of hip hop listeners) are now searching for more again, then just a good beat to party to or twerk to. I feel like since the major record labels are being rivaled by independent artists, its given the freedom of content back to the artist as well, which is helping. Instead of being influenced by the labels as to what is relevant, now "influencers" are taking some notoriety back and giving the people a much less controlled product. Maybe it's just wishful thinking, but as JSTMKY says in the song: "These Brands sell kids a persona they can purchase, try to put you in a box, and rob you of you're purpose".
Appreciate you taking the time! Hope everything is well! Bless
-TruLee
on Loved By You by FullCapicityMuzic
This is wonderful! Great lead vocal and great backing harmonies that play to your vocal strengths. It doesn't have to be any longer, because it could be an intro for another song if you were making an EP. But if it is longer, then that's great also. Marking this one as a fave.
on Substance HipHop - Instrumental - Edited by zipbass
This has a great Brand New Heavies type vibe and The Crusaders "Street Life."
Well done. It's a fave for me.
on simple lofi hip hop beat by aliciapizza
I really enjoyed this.
It's a very good piece that leans more toward the genre of trap, imho. The opening melody is memorable and catchy. The only thing I'd caution you about is making sure your sub-bass is in the same key as the song, as a few of the notes clash in some parts. I don't know if you're using a synth or a drum machine, but with either one you should have the ability to tune it. You Tube has a number of videos that may be able to assist you with key or note changes with the particular DAW or keyboard workstation you use.
Based on your profile you state you play the guitar, which puts you ahead of the game since you may already be familiar with chord structure. While you can bend the rules in music once you learn them, many have trouble with realizing that random bass notes can't be assigned to just any melody. That is the thing that hampers some up and coming music producers (not saying that applies to you, its something to watch out for).
Investing in a set of good headphones can help, and I also struggle with hearing whether notes clash in the lower register, so its not as if anyone is perfect in this regard.
I wish you all the best, and welcome you to the wonderful world of music production!
I'm just using Garageband. I'm more used to FL studio is I'm still getting the hang of it. There's probably a way to have those FX without forming too much dissonance between the notes so yeah I'll look it up, thanks!
on Sakana by neuromancer56
Excellent composition. Don't know what happened with my first post, so I'm reposting this.
I hear a clash of chord notes at about 12 seconds in (in the lower register) but that can be easily fixed. Otherwise this is so wonderfully smooth and jazzy. I agree with Danke on the Sax being the MVP of this piece.
Great job and its good to have you back!
on Lt Sara Bande by HeathAlexander
Love the relaxing reggae vibe in the beginning and how you worked in vocal snippets due to the absence of lead vocals. That's something I do also until I get the lyrics and melody for the vocals to my liking.
I won't go into what genre this is, because you've got a wonderful fusion of musical styles that make this work. No need to box something so creative in.
I've got your composition on repeated listening and marking it as a fave. My best to you.
on Let me see your Body Rock by MagneticRecords
I've got a fondness for 80s music, especially when its done well. You've captured the spirit of that time period with your synth sounds and the beat. Great job, so of course I'm faving this.
on iGDTrap - Get Yo Smoke Remix Prod by LunnchBoxx by LunnchBoxx
I checked your profile to see what type of equipment you are working with, so I understand your limitations (sometimes great tunes can be created without modern technology). I'm hearing more trap than Dubstep, though you do have a most excellent section at about 1:10 where the dubstep comes in, and you repeat at 2:44.
The weakest part of this piece imho is the prolonged rapping. Its taking up most of the oxygen and I almost stopped listening because it was so long. But this is your first track, so I'm thinking there will be changes in time to make it stronger. Chopping up the rap will help so that it hits certain parts for emphasis. Welcome to the exciting world of music production! I wish you all the best with this.
on Sunshine snippet rough draft by priest39
Very excellent throw back R&B song. The vocals are strong, and hook is catchy. Kinda reminds me of New Birth's "Been Such a Long Time."
I agee with Jamid on looking forward to the full track. This is a fave for me. Great tune!
on Alita Battle Angel - Kiestyle - Cyberpunk Trap by KiestyleProductions
But then again, your loops are an autodownload for me so yeah, I'm biased.
That sub bass tho. In tune and I'm am so feeling it.
Great job. I luv it, luv it, LUV.IT.
I tried something different, a style I usually don't go for and I'm glad you appreciated it, genuinely.
on Learn To Live by MichaelMayo
I think your progress on vocals and the production of your original songs is coming along nicely. At some point when you feel comfortable, cutting loose from all the precision of everything being so finely tuned regarding timing may prove to be quite liberating.
However, that is just my humble opinion.
A big positive is that you have a strong sound/brand that is uniquely your own, something many singers can only hope for. I wish you all the best.
on KDN - Change by KDNMusic
I really enjoyed this. The bassline is very infectious.For some reason this reminds me of the Men Without Hats hit "Safety Dance" in a way.
The vocalist/reader has a great tone to her voice. Really liked the music drop out at 3:39, as it gave an ominous gravity to the end of her sentence "this is the sound of the change of the season" then the whip effect when the music came back in.
Great job.
on untitled by fedev48
I really like the dark edginess of this track. The only thing I'm not feeling is the repetitive beat. The drums don't do justice to the ethereal music vibes that take the listener on a journey. Imho there are some decent jazzy trap loops on Looperman that could enhance this piece in certain spots, if you so choose.
I'm faving this, because the music is so haunting that it sticks with the listener. This is really good.
My best to you.
If you want to hear more of my music you can visit https://soundcloud.com/utsupra
Greetings!
on Ole School by Jynxz
Spelled Mavis's first name wrong and can't edit it.
That should read "Mavis Staples" :)
on Ole School by Jynxz
Made me wanna use my Marvis Staples voice. Loved the bass and the groove (all except a small part at about 0.57 until 1:08, but then the true strength of the of the song kicked back in. Good job.
on GOTH ROCK GIRL by ClickbaitCabaret
Absolutely loved the hook, got the same vibes as other posters. Also heard a bit of Lou Reed and Rick Ocasek in your vocals and for some reason I kept wanting to shout the Runaways hook "Che-che-che-Cherry Bomb!" and howl like on Warren Zevon's "Werewolves of London". Great job. I'm faving this.
on TE1 - World Breaker by TheEnlightenedOne
I'm hearing a bit of the B-52's mixed with Peter Gabriel (Shock the Monkey). Def Devo and Gary Numan, as some others mentioned. This has a great 80s feel.
Now all you need is some Fitz and the Tantrums vocals to blend the old with the new:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2V6yjjPbX0
I'm definitely marking this a fave!