retalxbeats . . .
is a beat creator and producer from the Netherlands.
has an unique and recognizable style.
is the creator of the "
support your local beat creator" phrase on the monki boi clothing t-shirts (© monki boi clothing).
also mixes other people's work but mainly focuses on beat creating and producing.
owns his own project studio.
has stated many times that he thinks a good track is a combination of music and lyrics.
also windsurfs when he is not working.
is mainly self taught.
always answers "
Lily Thai" on compulsory interviewer's question of "who is your favorite actress?" and actually does this with a complete straight face.
would like to work with
Busta Rhymes and
Xzibit.
speaks and understands
English,
German and
Dutch.
sometimes gives advice on pro audio gear to artists and sells new gear as well.
is always working on new material.
regrets the current "do it all yourself" trend in hip hop and other electronic music and therefore works with a mastering engineer on all his official productions.
News . . .
01.06.07 | monki boy name change
Retalxbeats is affiliated with a small clothing company that used to be called monki boy clothing. Due to several reasons they have decided to change their name into monki boi clothing. Be sure to be on the look out for the new line of shirts by this company that will include the brand new “
support your local beat creator†shirts designed by retal himself.
01.05.07 | Raidy signs record deal
Levensgenieters is the latest project of retal’s longtime collaborator and childhood friend Raidy. Last week Levensgenieters signed a record deal with a Dutch record company. If everything goes according to plan the single and video will be released during the next couple of weeks. Retalxbeats did the club remix for this single and is featured in the video.
01.04.07 | monki boy
Besides creating, producing and engineering tracks, retalxbeats is responsible for some of the Monki Boy Clothing © designs. What started out as promotion of one of his beat tapes has evolved in a small line of shirts and sweaters with this clothing company. At this moment retalxbeats is busy helping to design some of the new monki boy shirts.
01.03.07 | Musical advisor
As a producer and beat creator you have to love music and know something about it. That’s why retalxbeats was contacted by one of his friends who’s a film editor. Retal was asked to advise on a TV show he is currently working on. Together they went through retal’s extensive music collection for suitable music. February already was a busy month because of his heavy production schedule, but it was worth it. If the director gives his approval the show will feature music by Public Enemy, Xzibit, The Game, Shystie and retal himself.
01.02.07 | Dutch dream team for grime productions?
What happens when two creative Dutch grime creators team up? Well, that’s what Ray and retalxbeats will find out. Both producers know each other for some time and stayed in contact over the years. During a visit to retal’s studio the idea was born to combine forces. How the collaboration will take shape is not yet known, so be sure to check this website.
Questions:
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Check out www.retalxbeats.com for more music and contact info
