Recorded at N4N Milwaukee HFCA HS.

Written by Bink, Bari, 4700, Jaccari.
Produced by Bari, Bink, Chris, Mr Derrick.

Classes are covering chords this semester so as the class built a beat, Mr Derrick was deciding which chords he'd add. The class all agreed to write about being out and about, kickin' it, hanging out, aka being Outside! Also, Class assistant engineer Amir  assisted in the arrangement of the song!

We Outside! - Bink, Bari, 4700, Jaccari

Recorded at Milwaukee HFCA HS.

Written by Mr. Derrick.
Produced by Jayden, Xaire, Zaria, Mr Derrick.

Block 5 made the class beat together as a group and all agreed that we should write about manifesting our success. Harmonee and Zaria were supposed to be on the song with Xaire, but they both changed their minds. This leaves Xaire with a solo song as her first recording in the N4N studio at HFCA! Mr Derrick chose not to give her any advice about rapping the verse or how to flow it. Xaire did a great job and her energy and personality shine throughout the performance. We love this one! 

"Yeah right yeah right, we need big $$ in our lives!"

Manifesting Success - Xaire

Recorded at N4N Milwaukee HFCA MS.

Vocals: Skyler
Producer/Engineer: Kevin KC Christensen
Guitar: Damont
Additional Percussion: Jeremiah
Assistant Producer: Phoenix


Faithful Friend - SJ

Recorded at N4N Mar Vista Gardens.

Written by London, Rescaled, Josh.
Produced by London & Josh 

London came to the studio wanting to address any haters on wax. She said "people need to stay out of my face if they're going to talk (about me)." Hence the namesake of the record, London is standing on her feelings toward anyone who opposes her. S/o Isabel from Angel City Youth Chorale for adding background vocals to the hook! 

All In My Face - London

Recorded at N4N Austin.

Produced by Iram Reyes.

Sometimes relationships are more difficult than they need to be. In this his shoegazer beat, Oziel sings about an absent partner and heartbreak.

Avoidant - Oziel

Recorded at N4N St. Paul.

Written by Astrid, Jasmae, Larissa.
Produced by Maleah, Lyncoln.

Astrid, Jasmae, Larissa, Maleah, Lyncoln created their own group this summer named '5 direction'!  Within our Feel the Beat programming, Maleah and Lyncoln created this bop of a song using splice stacks. After they found the elements of the song Astrid, Jasmae, and Larissa hopped in the booth to sing their original lyrics during our Lyric Creation programming the next day!

It's Giving  - Astrid, Jasmae, Larissa, Maleah, Lyncoln

Recorded at N4N Memphis.

Produced by Darrell, TRIP.

“Uptown” is a bold, self-assured anthem from a rising youth artist carving their own lane. Blending sharp lyricism with a smooth, head-nodding beat, the track paints a vivid picture of pride, ambition, and resilience. With a sound rooted in local culture but elevated by fresh perspective, “Uptown” captures what it means to grow up navigating pressure, promise, and the pulse of the city. Whether it's a shoutout to their block or a glimpse into their grind, this track proves the next generation isn’t waiting for permission — they’re taking the mic and telling their story their way.

Uptown (N4N x KQ) - KQ Youth

Recorded at N4N Memphis.

Produced by Darrell, TRIP.

"Tik-Tok Girl" is a vibrant, high-energy anthem celebrating confidence and the joy of dancing like no one’s watching. The song encourages living in the moment, embracing your individuality, and owning the spotlight. The catchy chorus empowers anyone who hears it to feel like a superstar, as they let loose and enjoy the rhythm. It’s the perfect track for those who love to shine and have fun, whether they’re on the dance floor or just vibing to the beat.

Tik Tok Girl - Ta'lyah, Kindell, Kylie

Recorded at N4N Mar Vista Gardens.

Produced by VIPER.

The battle of survival begins HERE and NOW! will you survive the burning hell of the intense battle mixed in with the extreme heat of the burning flames around the battlefield? Maybe, With each phase comes a more bigger and harder hitting battle are you prepared? Make sure you are…

Sidebar: Notes (plz read):

The vocals samples that can be heard in some songs do NOT belong to me in anyway and belong to the band ONE OK ROCK and the Sonic Frontiers Soundtrack such as Vandalize and Find Your Flame. 

Papyrus Encounter

Phase 3 - SLAUGHTER IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Recorded at N4N South Bronx.

Written by Taurye & Beatris.
Produced by Jordan Robertson.

Spoiled - Taurye & Beatris

Recorded at N4N St. Paul.

Written by Big Nate, Vincent, Vonte, E.L.I.
Produced by Big Nate, Vincent, Vonte, E.L.I, John Karsten.

NEW ARTIST ALERT! 'WORTH IT' was created at the East Side BGC in St. Paul with brand new artists and producers Big Nate, Vincent, Vonte, and E.L.I. Over the course of 2 sessions they learned the basics of Ableton, made and arranged the song, then featured on it! 

WORTH IT - Big Nate, Vincent, Vonte, E.L.I

Recorded at N4N St. Paul.

Written by Sunny, E.L.I.
Produved by Sunny, E.L.I, John Karsten.

NEW ARTIST ALERT! 'GOODBYE' was created at the East Side BGC with new artists Sunny, and E.L.I. Over the course of 3 hours this catchy pop song was created and arranged by Sunny, and E.L.I. After they wrote original lyrics and featured on the track!

GOODBYE - Sunny, E.L.I

Recorded at N4N Santa Barbara West.

Written by Teddy, Bret Fickes.
Produced by Bret Fickes, Thierra.

Youth artist Teddy wrote the lyrics, producer Bret wrote the instrumental and tracked vocals, and intern Thierra edited and mixed the track. Teddy wrote this song to be a fun rap battle between Luigi from the Super Mario video game series and The Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz. He did a great job on this!!

Luigi vs. The Cowardly Lion - Teddy

Recorded at N4N Washington DC.

Written by Daniel.
Produced by King Mastermind.

Dan the Man pens this super relatable tale about love... only it's about a love that one regrets..

Wish You Wasn't the One - Dan the Man

Recorded at N4N Santa Barbara East.

Produced by Jordan.

This is Jordan's second beat tape/rap album "Jordan Iz Hem", and there's already a part 2 coming!

Listeners can expect smooth West Coast hip-hop, house beats, Lil Uzi-type beats, and more.

Shout out to Jordan for his consistent ideas and determination to keep the music strong!

Kung Foo (feat. Sikko, Anthony)

Recorded at N4N Washington D.C.

Written by Zoey.
Produced by Ms. J.

Summer is underway and Zoey came through with the perfect anthem to celebrate! Kick back and vibe out to this fun summer jam!

Summer - Zoey

Recorded at N4N Santa Barbara West.

Written by Ava.
Produced by Rico, Bret Fickes, Thierra.

Ava, our 7 year old youth, loves baby hippos! She was inspired by a baby hippo toy we have in our studio to create this song. She had the help of volunteer, Rico, to craft the foundation of this song. Ukulele and congas performed by producer, Bret. Tracking and mixing done by intern, Thierra.

Baby Hippo In Hawaii - Ava

Recorded at N4N Austin.

Produced by Iram and Ira.

Door Is Closing (Live & Unplugged) - Ira

Recorded at N4N Navy Yard.

Written by Tarasha.
Produced by Geraldo Marshall.

Tarasha wrote a song for Franny's birthday.

FRANNY - Tarasha

Recorded at N4N St. Paul.

Written by Astrid, Jasmae.
Produced by Mitchel, John Karsten.

This song was created within a single session at our West Side Studio! Youth Astrid and Jasmae love writing and singing lyrics, its where they truly shine. Youth Mitchel loves to produce beats for other people to sing on, a match made in heaven. 
These three youth came together and within one hour had a fully finished pop hit titled "Tropical Summer"

Tropical Summer - Astrid, Jasmae

Recorded at N4N St. Paul.

Written by Vonte, Vincent, Nate, Eli, Sunny.
Produced by Vonte, Vincent, Nate, Eli, Sunny, John Karsten.

"Lights on Lights off" is a fully original song created by teens on the East Side! Flowing between Feel the Beat programming as well as Lyric Creation these 5 teens came together to finish this hit within 2 sessions!

Lights on Lights off - Vonte, Vincent, Nate, Eli, Sunny

Recorded at N4N Nashville.

Produced by TJIZZLE, 222RAE.

Wish It Was Us - 222RAE, EXHO

Recorded at N4N Nashville.

Produced by EXHO, Jevon Owens.

Off Earth - EXHO, 222RAE

Recorded at N4N Franklin.

Created by Crysten, Sam, Iniah, Davie (DJ), Liam, Jude.

Emerging in 2025 from Nashville, United States, MoonlightXSpark blends pop and hip hop into a genre-defying sound.  MoonlightXSpark is a collective of youth artists that have come together through Notes For Notes to create, mix, and perform original music from a wide range of genres for the Nashville scene.

Nobody Knows - MoonlightXSpark

Recorded at N4N Chicago.

Produced by TJ Carpenter.

BALLERS ft. TimTim & QuayQuay

EENIE MEENIE ft. Hannah Banana, Brookie Cookie & Baby Virgo

Recorded at N4N Washington D.C.

Written by Tamaree.
Produced by Jenna Henderson.

We were inspired to come up with a track that represented the DMV rap sound and Tamaree really came through with a gritty freestyle that definitely helped get the job done.

Lil Maree Freestyle - Lil Maree

Recorded at N4N Nashville East.

Performed by: Kailani
Produced by: Quantrell

YUM MCDONALDS

Recorded at N4N Nashville East.

Performed by: Demitri
Produced by: Tae

A LOT ON MY MIND

Recorded at N4N South Bronx.

Written by Mikey, Tristan and Devon
Produced by Samario

Mikey and Tristan are new youth in the studio so I paired them up with Devon to help them with their first track 

Bronx State of Mind - Mikey, Tristan and Devon

Recorded at N4N Harlem.

Written by Yangeilys
Produced by Reggie

This song was inspired by calypso music derived from Trinidad and Tobago.

Happy People - Yangeilys

Recorded at N4N Harlem.

Produced by Jumari, Jaquan, Ronnie, Ayden

This group was given the task of making a beat influenced by the music of Mexico. Listen to what they came up with.

Trap Mexicano (Instrumental) - Jumari, Ronnie, Ayden, Jaquan

Recorded at N4N Harlem.

Written and produced by Kameron, La'Roy, Justin

The purpose of this track was to make a Dembow beat that captured the energy of the Dominican Republic.

DEMBOW BAILAR - 11A Juniors

Recorded at N4N Santa Barbara West.

Written by Westside Club Youth
Produced by Rico, Bret

This track was a collaboration between our volunteer Rico and several club youth. Rico brought in one of his favorite synthesizers and invited each of them to choose a spooky sound, play it, and record it—coming together to create a fun Halloween track!

Spooky Soundscape 1 ft. Rico - Westside Club Youth

Recorded at N4N Santa Barbara West.

Written by Westside Club Youth
Produced by Rico, Bret

This track was a collaboration between our volunteer Rico and several club youth. Rico brought in one of his favorite synthesizers and invited each of them to choose a spooky sound, play it, and record it—coming together to create a fun Halloween track.

Spooky Soundscape 2 ft. Rico - Westside Club Youth

Recorded at N4N Santa Barbara West.

Written by Daisy, Bret
Produced by Thierra, Bret

This song was a joint effort between Daisy (age 7) and producer Bret. After singing background vocals on one of her sister’s tracks, Daisy wanted to create a song of her own—naturally about her favorite flower (and herself haha). With Bret on ukulele and Daisy on vocals, the two brought this sweet track to life. Enjoy!

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