1) If it sounds like the artist at least tried and put in some decent effort, Ill give em a 5. The rating system on NG is fuxxed anyway and so many zeroes seem to be dropped, this is my way to counter the hate. If it sounds like someone uploads pure shit or is trying to be funny (but I aint laughing) then a zero.
2) For me, the most important thing (in an instrumental, not a rap) is if the beat has depth to it. I really like beats with heavy bass and a catchu melody. I like it when the drums sound authentic, when producers use stock drum sounds it ruins the track.
3) I think a beat benifits from sampled sounds (Im not sure what your question is though), it all depends on the producers capability to create original compostions though. My motto, if it sounds good, its good!
4)When I do review tracks, I usually pay attention to whether the track has a definate beginining and end- although, sometime its hard to judge an instrumental like that, because sometimes its the rappers who have to bring the song in and out.
5) I dunno :S
6) I agree with what Jack said, but I'd also add that, if you want reviews on your music you're going to have to review others music as well. Usually people will return the favour if you review their work.
Keep at it Rama, you got some sick tracks here, real solid production coming from team dix!
JackRocker
1. I rate based on how well-produced a song is, even if I don't necessarily like the song. Although, if I do like the song, I make sure the artist knows it.
2. The melody, for the most part is most important for me. Although the bass and drum patterns are pretty important for me to.
I'm not sure what you mean by some of those other questions. But the main reason so few people write comments is because Newgrounds doesn't have a huge Hip Hop scene. There's a lot of producers, but not a lot of just listeners. So that's part of why you're having problems getting reviews.
Hope this helps a little!
--JohnnyCrysis
Crueltool
completely agree, my friend!!!