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Sampling Like a Pro: How to Flip Samples and Avoid Legal Issues

October 6, 2024

Sampling has been a cornerstone of modern music production, allowing producers to reimagine and breathe new life into old tracks. Whether you're producing hip-hop, EDM, or any genre, knowing how to...

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What Makes an EQ or Compressor VST High-Quality: Insights and Examples from Pros

October 6, 2024

When selecting EQ and compressor plugins, musicians and producers look for more than just a shiny interface or brand recognition. It's all about how these tools perform in real-world scenarios...

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Sound Design 101: Crafting Killer Drum Sounds Using Synthesizers

October 6, 2024

Drum sounds form the backbone of many music genres, and while sample packs are popular, designing your own drum sounds from scratch can elevate your production to a whole new level. Crafting custom...

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Mastering Multiband Compression Sidechaining: A Solution to Clashing Frequencies

October 6, 2024

In modern music production, one of the most common challenges is the clash of frequencies between instruments. For example, bass guitars and drum kits often compete for space in the lower end of...

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Studio One Workflow Tips for Faster Music Production

October 1, 2024

Studio One by PreSonus is an incredibly powerful DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) that offers a variety of tools to streamline your music production workflow. However, like many DAWs, getting the...

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Solving the Issue of Buried Crash Cymbals in the Mix

October 1, 2024

Crash cymbals often get buried in the mix, especially when using complex miking techniques like Glyn Johns, which balances close mics with overheads. While re-recording with higher cymbals may be a...

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GarageBand Hacks: Creating Professional-Sounding Tracks Without Expensive Plugins

October 1, 2024

GarageBand is often seen as an entry-level DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), but it has powerful tools that, when used effectively, can create professional-quality tracks. Many indie musicians and...

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Solving the General MIDI Program Change Dilemma in Ableton

October 1, 2024

When working with MIDI in Ableton, one might notice that although MIDI clips can send program changes, most of Ableton's native plugins don’t seem to respond to these changes effectively. This can...

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Escaping 'Tutorial Hell': Stay Motivated and Actually Progress in Music Production

September 21, 2024

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Should You Write Music or Lyrics First? Solutions from Famous Creators

September 20, 2024

One of the most common challenges for songwriters is deciding whether to write the music or lyrics first. This can feel like a "chicken-or-egg" situation, but there's no one-size-fits-all answer...

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How to Plan the Perfect Release Day for Your Single or Album

September 20, 2024

Releasing a new single or album is a huge milestone for any musician. However, without proper planning, your work may not get the attention it deserves. It’s not just about putting the song online...

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Mastering the Low End: Compression Tips for a Tight Mix

September 20, 2024

When it comes to music production, getting the low end right can be tricky. Many producers face a common issue: after the initial mix sounds perfect, a few days later, the low end starts to feel...

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Powfu: The Rising Star of Lo-fi Hip-hop

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There are always new artists emerging in the hip-hop scene that have unique and captivating sounds. Powfu, born Isaiah Faber, grew up in Vancouver, Canada, and has been gathering a large fanbase over the years with his new Lo-fi Hip-Hop style of music. In his music, he uses a distinct blend of melodic rap and emotional storytelling and captivates the listeners by drawing on their emotions created by his unique style.

Powfu began to create music in his teenage years, being inspired by many artists, such as B.o.B, Eminem and Chiddy Bang resulting in the particular sound that he is producing now. In 2017, he officially adopted the moniker "Powfu" and released his debut single "Pocket Change," marking the beginning of a promising musical path. 

Powfu’s career really began to take off in 2019 when he released a track titled “Death Bed (Coffee for your Head)”. This song sampled another Lo-fi producer’s song named “Coffee” by “Beabadoobee”. The song quickly became trending on Tiktok, fueling its popularity and making it a hit worldwide. Today, the song has generated over 1.4 billion streams on Spotify, and 610 Million views on Youtube.

His most recent EP, “Flooding The Gates” dropped in June 2nd, 2023. The album is a collection of written and recorded with fellow artists Ouse and Snow on the road during Powfu’s Flooding the GatesTour in June 2022.

The album features the song Wallflower alongside an official music video directed by longtime collaborator Aze Avora.

After the release of his most recent album, Powfu has announced that he is going on tour in Europe during the fall of 2023. The tour will begin on September 23rd until October 7th. 

Powfu has achieved all of this fame and success by developing his own unique sounds, which attract listeners and keep them coming back for more. With him being one of the largest artists in this specific genre, Powfu has the chance to become the biggest one of the lo-fi hip-hop artists of our generation.

Check out Powfu's in his Full Interview on The Sonical.ly Podcast:

Powfu: The Rising Star of Lo-fi Hip-hoppowfu-the-rising-star-of-lo-fi-hip-hopLuke Bieber |Jul 25, 2023There are always new artists emerging in the hip-hop scene that have unique and captivating sounds. Powfu, born Isaiah Faber, grew up in Vancouver, Canada, and has been gathering a large fanbase...