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TheUmutmusic Explains How He Makes Music

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Umut Gundogdu AKA TheUmutmusic produces, sings, mix & masters his own songs in his home in New York City. Umut is a talented and endlessly creative artist whose life experiences took him from Turkey to The Netherlands to New York. After he graduated from high school, listening to Michael Jackson, Notorious BIG and Tupac he was looking for a path for himself and became a member of his brother’s R&B – Rap group. Working with rappers as an R&B singer, was an interesting experience that shaped his early music career. In 2011 he moved to The Netherlands and started to produce and learn more technical aspects of making music.

In 2019, Umut moved to New York City to grow his music career. Umut released 3 music videos within a year. His latest releases are a 4 songs project, and he’s shared online that he is going to release Chapter 2 “In My Zone” in November and Chapter 3 “Poison” in January 2021.

Umut explains how he’s making music in his home studio. He says he has used almost every DAW that exists in the music industry such as Reason, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, Ableton, Garage Band, Pro Tools etc. But he feels most comfortable in Logic Pro. When he makes music he doesn’t know where and when motivation can strike, sometimes in the middle of the night at 1AM, sometimes when he just woke up in the morning. A lot of times when he remembers a melody or lyric he just grabs his phone and records the melody and later he makes it in Logic Pro.

Umut says he recorded a lot of melodies or drum doing beatbox on his phone. If he doesn’t have a melody in his mind then he just opens the DAW, checks the sounds and if he has motivation to do something he definitely ends up creating a dope beat to write and sing on. He says he likes to chop samples and create new music from them too. He says he has a lot of beats that he created with his own samples, for those he is looking for dope rappers to collaborate!

When we asked Umut what his style of music is, he says he does modern R&B pop vocals on hip-hop beats. Since he worked with rappers for a long time, he likes to create hip-hop beats. He likes some Trap or beats with 808 bass kick and is open to exploring every genre of music. On his current 4 songs project he uses more 808 bass sounds and the songs have more MJ type of vocals on them. He records his songs by himself. After a lot of self-study and workshops he is now able to mix and master his own songs too.Umut saves his last words for other indie musicians who are struggling to create music, ‘’believe in yourself, you don’t need a million dollar studio and equipment, what matters most is your talent and your trust in yourself. And don’t try to be a perfectionist coz it will delay your career. Just create and publish all the time because one day someone will hear it as you do.’’

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MiG Arogan: The Haitian Powerhouse Behind the Spiritual Anthem “Moon Under Me”

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MiG Arogan has firmly established himself as a commanding force in the music industry, bringing the weight and depth of Haitian culture and spirituality into the spotlight with his powerful track “Moon Under Me.” This song is not simply a musical creation; it is a bold spiritual declaration and a vivid expression of ancestral strength rooted in Haitian Vodou tradition.

Hailing from Haiti, MiG Arogan combines contemporary rap energy with rich cultural symbolism, carving a unique space where music meets ritual. “Moon Under Me” stands as a testament to this fusion, drawing deeply from the Vodou pantheon of Lwa (spirits) to convey protection, power, and fearlessness.

The song’s hook centers around the presence of Mama performing the sacred work “with the moon under me,” a metaphor for hidden spiritual forces guiding and empowering the artist. Papa Legba, the revered gatekeeper of the spiritual crossroads, “opens doors I don’t see,” symbolizing MiG’s access to realms and protections invisible to others. This connection to Legba asserts a profound control over paths both physical and metaphysical.

Further spiritual guardians emerge in the lyrics: Kalfou, the fierce spirit of crossroads and chaos, “waiting at the edge with heat,” ready to defend or attack; Baron Samedi and Baron Kriminel, powerful death spirits who “laugh when your blood hit street,” representing MiG’s untouchable status backed by forces of life and death. These spirits signal that crossing MiG Arogan or disrespecting his heritage comes with grave consequences.

The song also invokes Erzuli, embodying love, beauty, and pride, along with Simbi, the wise serpent spirit guiding MiG’s style and movement. Ogou, the warrior spirit, tests and arms him, while Damballa offers calm wisdom and balance. The mention of Granne Brigitte, the fierce protector, and the other spirits completes a powerful spiritual armor surrounding the artist.

“Moon Under Me” goes beyond conventional music; MiG Arogan describes himself as “no rapper, I’m a ritual in boots,” emphasizing the song’s ceremonial and mystical weight. The imagery of candles, chants, incense, and spirits evokes authentic Vodou ceremonies that infuse the track with genuine ancestral energy.

By weaving these sacred names and symbols into his lyrics, MiG Arogan not only asserts his own power but elevates Haitian Vodou from misunderstood superstition to a living, respected tradition. His message is clear: “Play with Haitians — that’s the wrong belief.” It’s a warning and a proclamation — the strength of his roots and spiritual backing make him untouchable, commanding respect from all who hear his voice.

With “Moon Under Me,” MiG Arogan asserts a profound cultural and spiritual identity. His music becomes a vessel for ancestral power, a declaration that the Haitian spirit is fierce, unbreakable, and very much alive in him. This song stands as an anthem for strength, heritage, and the unstoppable force that MiG Arogan represents in today’s music and culture landscape.

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