Ryan Reents

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[Ryan Reents @RyanReents]

To the artists putting in the hours in the studio while the world looks for AI shortcuts: I’m with you.

There’s no replacement for the blood, sweat, and tears that go into a real record.

I have a few spots open for custom production this month. DM me.

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Unpopular opinion: "type beats" are killing artist originality.

You end up sounding like a 2nd-tier version of whoever the beat was "type" after.

You’re an original artist; you deserve an original sound.

My DMs are open for R&B artists who want something original.

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I see a lot of R&B artists frustrated that their organic reach is dipping while AI slop gets pushed.

It’s not fair, but it’s the reality of the platforms right now.

The only way to win is to build a cult following of people who love your specific sound. Let’s build that.

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It’s 2026 and the "discover weekly" playlists are becoming a minefield of AI-generated filler. It’s harder than ever for indie artists to stand out.

The solution? Stop sounding like everyone else. A custom beat is your insurance policy against being just another track.

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Quick tip for artists: if you're looking for a producer, ask them about their process.

If they just send you a link to a massive folder of beats they made months ago, they aren't producing for you - they’re just selling to you.

Let’s build something from the ground up.

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The worst part about the AI music wave isn't just the sound; it's the lack of identity.

These "artists" don't have a story, a face, or a vision. As an indie artist, your story is your superpower.

Let’s make something that actually represents who you are.

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I’ve been seeing "artists" on Spotify dropping 4 albums in a single month.

We all know that’s just AI slop flooding the gates.

To the real ones who take months to perfect a single bridge: don't let the volume of fake music discourage you.

Quality creates longevity.

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If you’re an R&B artist, your voice is your most valuable asset.

So why are you trying to fit it into a $30 "type beat" that wasn't made specifically for your unique voice?

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Artists, how do you cope when you’ve put your blood sweat and tears into your music, and streaming platforms are being flooded with AI slop that has been trained off of your source material.

Doesn’t seem fair to me.

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To the R&B artists who are still writing in journals, still practicing their runs, and still care about the craft: I see you.

The "AI slop" might be winning the volume war, but humans will always win the soul war.

I have two spots open for custom projects this month. DM me.

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Artists, how does it feel seeing so much AI music flooding the streaming platforms?

As a music producer, I know the amount of time, effort, and investment it takes on your end to make and release human made music.

It feels like artists are being cheated like never before.

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The era of hiding behind AI-generated "fake artists" is ending.

Apple Music is now tagging everything from the cover art to the track composition if AI was involved.

This is why I’m doubling down on live session musicians and zero generative ai for the artists I work with.

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Apple just dropped "Transparency Tags" to label AI music on their platform.

Finally, a major player is treating AI like a different category.

If you’re an artist who actually plays their instruments, your "Human-Made" status is about to become your biggest advantage.

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Putting out music is an investment of your time and brand.

Why invest all that energy into a "type beat" that has 100k views and 100 other people already bought?

Custom beats ensure your sound is unique to you. Let’s build your legacy, not just a catalog.

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Using a "type beat" from Youtube is like buying a suit off the rack. It might fit okay, but it wasn't made for you.

Custom production is about building the track around your vocal range and your story. Indie R&B artists, stop squeezing your voice into pre-made boxes.

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If your producer’s only tools are splice, suno, and loopmasters, you’re in trouble.

I’m over here writing on my guitar and hiring live session players for keys, bass, drums, sax, and cello. We’re chasing that Voodoo-era D’Angelo vibe.

If that’s the vibe you need, DM me.

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Ai music producers are cooked.

I just wrote a song on guitar, hired a saxophonist, keyboardist, bassist, and cellist, had live recording sessions with all of them, and made a neo soul beat that feels like I’m watching D’Angelo’s band perform live.

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Google owns the platform we all use to get discovered and the system meant to protect us, just to turn around and mine 44 million clips to train their Lyria 3 AI.

While they’re busy stripping our work to train a bot for 750 million users, I’m hiring real session musicians.

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280,000 hours of human music were fed into a machine just so Google can offer "fun" 30-second clips.

The new lawsuit from Sam Kogon and Attack the Sound is finally calling it what it is: theft at scale.

To real artists, don't let this fake volume discourage you.

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Every other song that gets recommended to me on Spotify is AI lately. Most of these "artists" have released multiple albums in 2026.

Real music takes a bit longer than that. If you want to make real music, I produce custom beats for indie artists. R&B & neo soul, DM me.