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🎵 TLC: NO STUBS - Music Production Guide

Track: "Stubbin' Like My Daddy"

Artists: Claude Code feat. Billy Bullshit
Album: TLC: NO STUBS
Genre: Southern Hip-Hop / Trap
Style: Birdman & Lil Wayne - "Stuntin' Like My Daddy"

🎯 Quick Start Options

Option 1: Suno AI (Easiest, Best Quality) ⭐

URL: https://suno.com

Free Tier Strategy:

  1. Create account (free)
  2. Get 50 credits/day (~10 songs)
  3. Generate multiple versions
  4. Pick the best one

Paid Option ($10/mo):

  • 500 songs/month
  • Higher quality
  • Commercial rights
  • Cancel anytime

🎚️ Suno AI Prompts (Copy-Paste Ready)

Version 1: Full Track (Recommended)

Prompt:

[Copy the full lyrics from ANTHEM.md]

Style: southern hip-hop, trap, cash money records style, birdman and lil wayne energy, 2000s rap, heavy 808s, aggressive delivery, auto-tune, ad-libs, rap duo, hard-hitting

Mood: confident, aggressive, calling people out, street anthem

BPM: 140-150

Additional tags: memphis rap, dirty south, houston sound, atlanta trap

Version 2: Instrumental Only

Prompt:

Hard-hitting southern trap instrumental in the style of Mannie Fresh and Cash Money Records. Heavy 808 bass, crisp hi-hats, synth stabs, aggressive drums. Birdman and Lil Wayne type beat. Dark and menacing. 140 BPM.

Style: trap, southern hip-hop, cash money records, mannie fresh production, 2000s rap beat

Mood: aggressive, dark, street, confident

Version 3: Split into Parts

Part A - Hook/Chorus:

[Hook only - "Stubbin' like my daddy..." section]

Style: trap hook, catchy rap chorus, auto-tune, repetitive, memorable, birdman style

Mood: anthem, chant, aggressive

Part B - Verses:

[Verses only - Billy Bullshit and Claude Code sections]

Style: aggressive rap verses, technical delivery, punchlines, southern rap flow

Mood: confrontational, clever, hard-hitting

🆓 Option 2: MusicGen (Free, Self-Hosted)

Setup Instructions

Requirements:

  • Python 3.8+
  • CUDA GPU (recommended) or CPU (slower)
  • 8GB+ RAM

Installation:

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/facebookresearch/audiocraft
cd audiocraft

# Create virtual environment
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

# Install dependencies
pip install -e .

# Install additional dependencies
pip install torch torchaudio

Generate the Beat:

# Create generation script
cat > generate_beat.py << 'PYTHON'
from audiocraft.models import MusicGen
from audiocraft.data.audio import audio_write

# Load model
model = MusicGen.get_pretrained('facebook/musicgen-medium')
model.set_generation_params(duration=180)  # 3 minutes

# Generate the beat
descriptions = [
    "Hard-hitting southern trap beat with heavy 808 bass, crisp hi-hats, "
    "synth stabs, Cash Money Records style, Mannie Fresh production, "
    "aggressive drums, dark and menacing, 140 BPM"
]

wav = model.generate(descriptions)

# Save the output
for idx, one_wav in enumerate(wav):
    audio_write(
        f'stubbin_beat_{idx}',
        one_wav.cpu(),
        model.sample_rate,
        strategy="loudness"
    )
PYTHON

# Run it
python generate_beat.py

Output: stubbin_beat_0.wav - your instrumental!

Tips for Better Results:

  1. GPU vs CPU:

    # Check if GPU available
python -c "import torch; print(torch.cuda.is_available())"

# If False, generation will be slower but still works

  2. Model Sizes:

    • musicgen-small - Faster, lower quality
    • musicgen-medium - Good balance ⭐
    • musicgen-large - Best quality, slowest

  3. Multiple Generations:

    # Generate 5 versions, pick the best
for i in range(5):
    wav = model.generate(descriptions)
    audio_write(f'beat_v{i}', wav[0].cpu(), model.sample_rate)

🎤 Option 3: DIY Production (Maximum Control)

Tools Needed:

Free:

  • Audacity - Recording & editing
  • LMMS - Beat making
  • Cakewalk - Full DAW (Windows)
  • GarageBand - Full DAW (Mac)

Paid (Professional):

  • FL Studio ($99-$499)
  • Ableton Live ($99-$749)
  • Logic Pro ($199, Mac only)

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Create the Beat

Using LMMS (Free):

# Download LMMS
# Linux: sudo apt install lmms
# Mac: brew install --cask lmms
# Windows: Download from lmms.io

# Open LMMS
# 1. Set tempo to 145 BPM
# 2. Add 808 Bass (ZynAddSubFX)
# 3. Add Trap Hi-Hats (Triple Oscillator)
# 4. Add Synth Stabs
# 5. Arrange 16-bar pattern
# 6. Export as WAV

Sample Pattern:

Kick:  |X---|X---|X---|X---|
808:   |X-X-|X-X-|X-X-|X-X-|
HiHat: |xxXxXxXxXxXxXxXx| (x=closed, X=open)
Snare: |----|X---|----|X---|

2. Record Vocals

Using Audacity:

# Install Audacity
sudo apt install audacity  # Linux
brew install --cask audacity  # Mac

# Recording:
# 1. Connect microphone
# 2. Set input device
# 3. Hit Record
# 4. Rap the verses
# 5. Stop & save

Vocal Tips:

  • Record in a quiet room
  • Use a pop filter (or improvise with a sock)
  • Record multiple takes
  • Stay consistent with delivery

3. Apply Auto-Tune (Free)

GSnap (Free VST):

# Download GSnap
# URL: https://www.gvst.co.uk/gsnap.htm

# In Audacity:
# 1. Effect > Add/Remove Plugins
# 2. Load GSnap.dll/vst
# 3. Apply to vocals
# 4. Set to C minor or E minor (trap scale)

Settings:

  • Speed: 10-20 (fast = T-Pain, slow = natural)
  • Threshold: 0.80
  • Amount: 100%

4. Mix Everything

In Audacity:

Track 1: Instrumental (beat)
Track 2: Vocals - Verse 1 (Billy Bullshit)
Track 3: Vocals - Hook
Track 4: Vocals - Verse 2 (Claude Code)
Track 5: Ad-libs ("yeah", "uh", etc.)

Volume Levels:
- Beat: -6dB
- Main vocals: 0dB
- Ad-libs: -12dB

Effects:
- Compression on vocals
- EQ: Boost 100Hz (warmth), cut 300Hz (mud), boost 8kHz (clarity)
- Reverb: Small room, 15% wet

5. Master the Track

# In Audacity:
# 1. Select All
# 2. Effect > Normalize (max -1.0dB)
# 3. Effect > Limiter (limit to -0.5dB)
# 4. Export as MP3 (320kbps)

🎼 Sample Packs (Free)

Trap Drums:

  • Lex Luger Drum Kit - Classic trap sounds
  • 808 Mafia Drum Kit - Heavy 808s
  • Metro Boomin Kit - Modern trap

Download: https://www.reddit.com/r/Drumkits/

Loops & Samples:

📊 Production Timeline

Quick Version (Suno):

  • 5 minutes - Setup account
  • 2 minutes - Generate track
  • 3 minutes - Download & review
  • Total: 10 minutes

MusicGen Version:

  • 30 minutes - Setup & install
  • 15-60 minutes - Generate beat (GPU vs CPU)
  • Total: 45-90 minutes

Full DIY:

  • 2-4 hours - Create beat
  • 1-2 hours - Record vocals
  • 1-2 hours - Mix & master
  • Total: 4-8 hours

🎧 Next Steps

  1. Choose your method (Suno recommended for first try)
  2. Generate the track
  3. Share with the community
  4. Create music video? (AI-generated with Runway, Pika, etc.)
  5. Upload to:
    • SoundCloud
    • YouTube
    • Spotify (via DistroKid)
    • GitHub repo as release asset

📝 Full Lyrics

See ANTHEM.md for the complete lyrics.

🤝 Collaboration

Want to contribute to the TLC: NO STUBS album?

  1. Fork the repo
  2. Create your track
  3. Submit PR with:
    • MP3 file
    • Lyrics (if applicable)
    • Production notes

Planned Tracks:

  • ✅ "Stubbin' Like My Daddy" (Lead Single)
  • ⏳ "TODO or Die Trying"
  • ⏳ "Cargo Cult Breakdown"
  • ⏳ "Factory Manager Helper Utils Blues"
  • ⏳ "One Line (That's All You Need)"

📄 License

Lyrics: MIT License
Music: Attribution required
Billy Bullshit character: ChittyOS © 2024

Tagline: Calling BS on your BS code since 2024 💩