Let's start at the beginning!

OK..Here we are...Now let me start by telling you that I am NOT platinum, gold, or and I don't floss a crazy expensive whip....But I do make a pretty good living doing what I LOVE TO DO....making beats and producing artists! The purpose of this blog to share all of my experiences in the music business with you so you may also learn to prosper or simply make a living by doing what you love in the music biz! Let me start by telling you that getting signed is NOT the biggest deal in the world. There is lots to reveal and talk about in this Bi-weekly beats blast and blog. For starters, I have developed, produced and signed OVER 8 ACTS to major labels:

- La Sinfonia ( Sony)
- Abusivo (Machete/Universal)
- Rigo Luna (Machete/Universal)
- La Epidemia (EMI Latin)
- El Pecador (Univeral Latino)
- Mal Hablado (Thump/Universal)
- Crooked Stilo (Fonovisa/Univision)
- Vic Demon (Headliners/Univision)
- Mariana G. (Universal)
- R. Rodriguez (Sony Latino)

I am also Currently working with:

Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas
MC Magic
Brown Boy
Charlie Row Campo
Mrs. Krazie
Killah Priest
Tierra
Upground
Felony Fights

I have Placed tracks in many movies and tv shows including:

John Singleton's "Illegal Tender" (Placed 9 songs)
Spin Movie 2007 (Placed 8 songs)
Fast Food Nation (Placed 1 song)
Brave New Films "Fox Attacks"
Mi Family - (Francis Ford Coppolla - 2 songs)
Mix it Up - Theme song (Courtney Cox and David Arquette)
LATV - Theme Song (The Hip-Hop Show)

And a WHOLE LOT MORE!

You may also go to www.myspace.com/dsalasproductions to hear various productions and beats.

...Now some of these acts you may have heard of (Particularly if you are Latin) and others, maybe not, but each of their stories are either inspiring, depressing but at the very least, uniquely interesting. As we progress each week, I will outline the path to theirs and your success and or demise and will include tips on musical production and making beats. I will also include tips on how to get your music placed in major movies and TV shows and the importance of Publishing. I have placed over 140 songs with with major labels, movies or tv shows...the last movie being John Singleton's "Illegal Tender" , a movie in which I placed 9 songs in. You can view a more detailed discography at: www.beatbaker.com

Most of all this is a blog that will point you in a direction that will allow artists to understand their music, their goals and dreams and put it into a realistic, open and honest perspective. I welcome submissions of all music so I may helpfully critique it. I will post beats that you can use as well. There are new rules currently being written in this new music industry and I hope to enlighten and share with you fresh ideas and ways for you to get signed to a label or do this independently and make just as much ( or more) money in this crazy biz! BEATS POSTED BELOW!

Below is a pic of Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas and I working in the Lab and a video of the movie tracks I have done:























IF YOU WANT TO BUY BEATS...PEEP THE VIDEO BELOW TO HEAR SOME AND READ THE TERMS BELOW!

HERE'S MY WAY TO GIVE BACK!

You can License all the tracks in the above video for only $15.00 (No tags and full length digital delivery WAV files of each song)

BUT HERE ARE THE TERMS :

1. These are for license only (If you want to purchase them outright, email me at youneedmybeats@yahoo.com)
2. To be used for demo's and or mix-tapes only!
3. D. Salas will retain 100% of publishing on licenses. If you buy the track outright, the rapper will retain 50% of publishing and D. Salas will retain 50%)
4. You will not re-sell or re-distribute the beats.
5. By clicking the paypal button, you understand and agree to these terms.