#1 As with most Top 40, Pop, Dance, and Rap, the Drums are the backbone of every song. The Kick & Snare must be the loudest parts of the song and shouldn’t be hidden by the bassline or synths to keep the movement and energy of the song going. The Hi Hats must also be loud enough to fill in the hi end spectrum and be heard throughout the song.
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