Despite most comments for N.O.R.E.'s Set It Off not being too positive, and the lack of comments at all (see here -> beta.whitelabel.net) – Set It Off has been downloaded more than any other Whitelabel release over the last month.

What's more, each of the 3 versions have been downloaded more than any other track... i.e. the dirty, instrumental, and the radio version have all been downloaded more than the Klaxons remix, or Spinna's Tortured Soul remix, or anything on Whitelabel.net.

Just goes to show, the comments don't necessarily reflect the popularity of a release.

So, if you like a release – let the record label know – post your thoughts in the release feedback area: beta.whitelabel.net

If you don't like a release, please stop and think before you post witty remarks about how you think its the worst music in the universe. A record label probably isnt going to enjoy reading that. Instead, let's encourage the labels to give you more music. More positive feedback or constructive criticism please.

Thanks for those who have posted feedback so far!

cant post feedback on tiki tane's release but would love to!

Hey tomd - What happens when you try and post feedback there?

Cant post feedback on tracks i have downloaded - Where are the threads?
e.g. Me & You - Last Night (B Page rmx)

No worries i found them - DUH!

hey dave did any of you peeps check da culture tune conquerer can't seem to get it keep on erroring when every other track is fine oh an congrats to all of ya's on da launch an da new look on da site bless crazyD

Hi CRAZYD - which track is that?

Can you please give me a link to the release?

Hey why cant there be normal files posted??? this 32k stuff is not too cool. sure it translates to 320 on serato but what about doin remixes/blends with the insts in other programs. or even in itunes lets say i want to hear the new tunes on my ipod b4 i play them out so i can learn em. I really dont want to have to preview these tracks in such shyte quality.
I basically downloaded like 10 tunes b4 hearing them, i listened to them all and erased em right away. I dont need mp3s that only sound good in 1 program. I can find all these tracks in full mp3 form on many other sites. Once you guys get the full rez mp3s goin please let me know!!!

The music isn't available here for you to remix or listen in your ipod, they are strictly for use with the ScratchLIVE program. You have the option to preview the tracks before downloading them. The Serato team provides this service to us DJs free of charge. You can always go back to limewire and download your music if you are not happy with "32k stuff".

Not trying to sound negative, but I'm just tired of people complaining about things and not appreciating when they get something.

its free, its fresh and it works with serato! what more would you want :)

+1

I guess some people find a way to complain about everything...

its free, its fresh and it works with serato! what more would you want :)

++ you say it !!!

For the most part - i think the idea of this site is cool. But i have to be honest - all the tracks (and i went through about 15 so far) all completely stink.

I'm assuming this is tailored to the DJ community - and with that in mind, I really couldnt see anybody playing any of these outside their bedroom

I'm not really sure what the purpose of this forum is - because i can say - I would be very surprised to hear anybody playing anything on the list to date.

Also - maybe i missed this part of the forum - but seems like you should have a thumbs up, thumbs down, and sideways button for those of us that don't always have time to put in a paragraph

This site - Thumbs Up
The music listed hereso far - Thumbs Down

There are a few good tracks on here, for free.
You just have to dig, like in the old days. Remember those?

If you have time to download a track, but not enough time to leave some substantial feedback, then this site is not for you.
I think the focus of this site is to have djs provide feedback to the labels about the tracks.
And a simple thumb is not going to cut it. That is just lazy. If you consider yourself a "DJ" who plays out side of their bedroom, then you should know that the opinion and taste of the DJ is important, especially to labels.
So like I said, If you don't like it, you don't have to stay and participate.



You obviously have not looked through all the tracks on here. I can say from personal experience, that I have played many tracks off of whitelabel to have people begging for a track id. So maybe the music on here is not the kind you spin. Oh well :(

Nice one, that's what we want to hear!

That's a bit harsh, sheak, isn't it? ;) I mean, even a thumbs up, middle, down will help the labels to get a rough impression whether this track is accepted or not.

I think feedback is essential. At the same time I think if you *play* out this record, and therefore promote the record this would be a good thing for the label already.

Id say just record a live remix, mash up, edit, etc. and then you can save it and keep the quality and do what you please. What i do is record the inst. to adobe audition from my macbook to my pc through serato hardware. then record the track, or acapella. and then make my out edits, intro, outro, mash ups. It works and gives you the quality and flexibility.

And... is a breach of the license agreement you have signed when you entered whitelable.net.

Just a suggestion of what you could do.

Nik39,
It is not harsh if you read my response in the context of responding to the post by "chaka".
Dude is shitting on the music,concept and touting that no "real" dj would play any of the tracks.
So, I am not being harsh, just trying to open the eyes and minds to the people who have tunnel vision, and find it easier to hate and be lazy, then to offer any tangible solution.
Take your thumbs up.

I'M A WHITELABEL LIFER! Just received my limited A-Track control vinyl. The service you guys provide is awesome! Thanks and keep it up!

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Very interesting! :)

I appreciate any songs that we can download, even if they are horrible in my opinion. Some tracks may not appeal to me personally, but I know there is someone out there one day at one of my gigs that will request that one track. LOL :) Always keep an open mind! :)

My Bad I didn't know to comment back in the discuss, will do from now on. If you're talking about that NORE & MSTRKRFT joint its HOT!!! No doubt I will bump that joint during a peak hour set with good results, bring more heat like that! I like the service and the Dim Mak joints are fresh ta def too!! some more cuts like that is what music needs right now instead of all this watered down cookie cutter top 40 non sense!!!

LUX

A broader range of genres.

Also...

If I going to be in the business of "breaking new tracks", I 'd like to be able to play something that's not already sitting in the mainstream media outlet's cue.

thanks

My opinion is that there needs to be a filter for the different genres to make it easier to review music that you WANT to see as opposed to clicking through pages and pages of genres that you could care less about.

just my .02

I'm a new user and I look forward to reviewing lots of new music for the labels!!

Peace,

KeeQue

We hear you KeeQue, and I think this has been suggested before. We're definitely workinonit :)

Wow, i love Whitelabel! It really helps me, that WL puts out music from serious artist, who have solid labels supporting them. Pros: Quality Artist, Quality MP3 form, FREE Downloads. Cons: I can't search singles by genre(looking for more electro)

Kudos to Whitelabel,
Charlotte, NC
myspace.com/djtmaq

I've been downloading from whitelabel for about a year now, thanks so much for all the music!

Not a feedback for the releases, but generally: would it be possible to include the key code with the tracks?

When running the tracks through Rapid Evolution, I run the risk of loosing the high quality part of the track.

Thanks again for all the releases.
Ill try to be a little more active when it comes to comment on the releases from now on.

I dig the site....it gives me an opportunity to bring new music out to audiences and test their reactions and rock a party out....this is what i feel is the major responsibility of the dj.

My only suggestion at this time is to bring a bit more of the electronic music genres to the site.

Keep it up...

Happy to promote/support your company in any manner.....

Thanks,

Bruce

www.myspace.com

im gonna try and bring a bit more electronic music to site,,, toolroom records hoping...
getting my 2 cents in... THANK YOU for doing this,,, love the record pool..

I'm a big rap and hiphop dj and so far im impressed with the music you get. I also for latin freestyle (stevie b, lil suzy) and the parties i do they request a lot of it. can you all get that or know where i can. i also do a lot of mixes so acap. and inst. help too. i live in austin,tx and freestyle a big part here. hit me back

PM, Freestyle is a genre from the 80's
Do a search on the interwebs for freestyle.
WL is a site promoting new tracks, so you might not find "Stevie B, and Lil Suzy"
More like Stevie Wonder and Lil Wayne.

Don't see much house music in here

What kind of house music were you after DJ Selektor? Any specific labels?

k was just talking to to a few ppl,,, about whitelable,,, dont worry there will be some more

Anything from MOS, Defected, Strictly Rhythm?
Thanks.

Whitelabel is business!! Period! If you disagree, please get FREE bangers, if you can find them, somewhere else. Don't know what you guys are looking at, but I have a DEEP Whiltelabel crate covering a few genres. I would agree there does need to be an easier way to view the tracks...by genre for example...and more genres would be fantastic! Dudes, without our feedback they cannot get better or provide better. I will use Serato and Whitelabel until I retire! HOLLA!

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Mulligan's Pub resident-Waukesha, WI
Klub Kaboom-Waukesha, WI
Bootleggers-Milwaukee, WI

I tried these tracks on serato, It still plays in a low quality 32K on scratch live.

I see in your profile that you're not a ScratchLIVE owner. If you don't have the SL1, SL3, MP4 or TTM-57SL connected then the files will only play at a low quality bit rate.

I tried the demo but still.

I guess u don't understand. You MUST have the either the SL1 or SL3 box, the TTM-57SL or MP4 mixer connected to your computer for the files to be played at 320k. Any other way and they will only be played at 32k

Jeez dude calm down, the site says it won't play in 320K unless its played with scratch live it says nothing about having hardware connected.

I'm calm. I'm just trying to get the point across to you that it means you have to have the hardware connected. I told you the first time but it seemed like you didn't get it. I didn't know the site didn't give you the full info.

It's all good, I should've just given you the link to this thread instead www.whitelabel.net

lovin this site! been member for bowt 2 years. Absolutely Fantastic Music Resource , pity music only plays at 32kbs in Preview, but once you wip out Serato ScratchLive she starts at 320kbs......Love it.......
You Guys Deserve a Grammy.....Or Something LolZ...Beautiful is all i can Say.......100%

with a raise of hands who agrees that the new (NI) traktor is the serato kill?? hm hm

(throws an ssl1 and at anyone who puts up hand)

This site needs more Dancehall Reggae.--Hip hop and Dance music is great and all, but there is this little island called Jamaica were some of the most inspirational musicians are from. For those that have bean there you know it is ruff, and really the only thing they have to keep them sane from the 3rd world reality(poverty, politics, sanitation, gunz, more gunz) is the MUSIC.
Here in the US and around the west we have an option, were many of our 3rd world friends cant just get a job, buy a CD or buy a million dollar home. If we promote more artist like Busy signal, Movado, Sizzla, Assasin, and Riddim albums it will put more focus on the rising stars and give hope to kids that don't have much. The economy over there has bean at rock bottom from day one, but the people are so strong that they pull threw. We can learn allot from there culture from the music. This site is great for Dj's, so lets all support the 3rd world more. Big Up!!!

For sure. We're proud to have a good amount of Reggae on Whitelabel, and we're working to get more.

Hey Dave maybe you can add house tracks as well. Electro, Vocal House etc. I love the site. That thing you guys did with the proprietary conversion of the tracks only to play 320 with Scratch Live is awesome!

A.k.a. MAGIC! Weeeeeeeeeeee

i dream of the day when i can get all of my music from whitelabel. i love the service so far, keep up the great work everyone!

TBH i think your getting a bit carried away.... whitelabel is great an all,,, offering some good tunes to listen to before they get played out etc... and its nice to be getting them for free....its nice to have small artist support as well as big...
but i wouldn't go saying i dream of the day when i can get all my music from whitelabel... i do like to listen to music too... as in not just play them in serato.... and when i listen to music i like the sound quality to be good.. so for those times i rather get my music elsewhere and pay for it...
so no i dont dream of the day...
I like the service its great but its not a be all end all service even if it had every single song in existence i would still buy songs elsewhere...... i think that was the whole point of the conversion
:)

It would be nice if the tracks were available uncrypted after ...

1. a grace period
2. after an unlocking fee (buying them)

A few ideas I've noticed over the past few weeks of using Whitelabel properly.

Can there be some more information on the artists?

The Young Capone single with Mario was good because it gave you a little write up (kind of like how record pools in the UK used to work) explaining a little of the artists and their history. Wasn't fussed about that tune but if I had been I'd have a little background info to finding some of his previous work.

Not sure what everyone's view is on this but maybe having links to artists pages to purchase other music. If you like a single by a particular artist you can go directly to their webpage/shop and purchase some of their back/future catalogues.

And I'm sure most of you who have never been in a record pool will hate this idea but maybe restricting downloads to those who don't fill out responses. Over here if you didn't give response to the records you were sent you got dropped from the list quick time.

Just some thoughts.

Hey Caramac, we like the extra promo info provided by the labels too, but not all are leaving info. If you want info on a particular release please leave feedback for it. The more labels see that, the more likely they will be to leave feedback in the future.

Interesting. Why would you want that? I like how you don't have to leave feedback with Whitelabel :)

People are getting these free songs because they are dj's and they're supposed to kick back responses to the label. The labels could just give out random free tracks to anyone but they give it to djs so that they can get responses on what works in a club/radio/mixtape environment. If you ain't giving constructive feedback on the songs that work, don't work, are missing something then you're kind of slacking at your job.

Well that's the way I see it anyway.

I mean a song could have 100 downloads for example. I'm pretty certain the level of feedback doesn't even come close to the downloads for a song. So what does that tell a label? That people don't like the song. They like it but their crowds don't? I mean you can interpret the figures in a variety of ways. But with constructive comments such as ''I like it but it tanked in my club'' can give an idea to a label on where to take their next releases.

Cool Caramac.

Thanks first off for the time and effort I love this! Is there anyway we can batch file download the album or from the preview list it would save alot of time, time I could have for feedback. Lol!

For sure, we have plans for that

You can also "downthemall" if you are using Firefox.

Thanks I download video using firefox I'll check it out!

Quote:
its free, its fresh and it works with serato! what more would you want :)

Because I mix a lot of Spanish music, is there going to be any Spanish music made available here?

Hook up the Latino mixer's lol.

Thanks,

From East L.A.

whitelabel.net

Brown Pride!

whitelabel.net
This package you guys got goin' on is the shiznit! 2Fabolous 'n' m lovin' it every minute 2......Thumps up all the way live!

I try to leave feedback on everything, but on the tracks I don't like it's hard because I just close the window and move on.

those are the tracks that need the most feedback. You gotta let these labels know how bad some these songs suck so they can stop puttin them out

yeah i know. I also kinda feel bad leaving negative feedback though. I can picture the artist/producers reading this stuff and being like "fuck that dj/place" ya know? I don't know why haha.

Telling someone they're track is dope doesn't do anything for them.
However, giving "constructive" critisim can be very helpfull.
If production is weak; point it out. If the lyrics are complete drivel, let em know.
That's why the labels put the tracks out there. They NEED to know from us, the tastemakers, what blows and what is the hot shit!

The lack of constructive feedback is the reason there is so much garbage music out there now. If the labels and artists don't see what they're doing wrong then they will just keep doing it and the market will be saturated with garbage

There have been more than a few cases where constructive negative feedback from DJ's resulted in a release getting new remixes and a re-release.

The only kind of "negative" feedback I don't see being very helpful is for releases that are "out of the format". As in, a strictly hip-hop DJ leaving negative comments about a house release, because he simply doesn't like (or play) house music.

if it's something I won't play because of format I'll say that. There have been a handful where I said it's not a bad track, just nothing that fits into my venues/formats

I have been trying to get music from our lable to the site. Can you get me the right contacts.
Among Friends Records/HipHopFriends

Hi Ricky_Dee, please email whitelabel@serato.com and we'll help you out.

Putting a caption of a good review underneath the release might be a good way of getting more people to review/download tracks.
It puts a more personal element to the service. And ties in the fact that the reviews are actually being read and/or given some light to the downloader/downloadee.

On the release page or the downloads page?

Probably the release page.
Or wherever people are seeing the release for the first time?
I understand the track would have to be out first before it gets reviewed, but if it gets a good buzz, then people will notice
If someone leaves a good review of a track who's taste I respect, I and I'm sure anyone else would be more inclined to check out the track.
The top downloaded track of the week is a good idea.
The best reviewed track of the month/week is also a thought.

maybe a star rating like newegg does.

A lot of times the item I'm browsing for if it's got 5 stars I'll for sure check it out.

Nice idea.

Hey, is it possible to get more house tracks for Whitelabel? I would love some dubstep, and deep/tech house. Especially since WL deals with labels like OM. I love the current selection and I love the full album releases, but it seems like more depth is put into Hip Hop and hip hop/dance/electro types of music.

Hey titan1213,
Thanks for the feedback - I will most definitely pass this onto OM and we're always looking at more labels, aiming for more diversity. Do you have some favourite labels in particular?

some house music would be sweet, and some minimal stuff stuff maybe?

I would like to have the ability on the main 'Downloads' page to sort by genre.

As a web developer in a past life I would highly a better way to sort music that's being released. Otherwise they are lost at the end of pages and pages of other music. A search feature and top lists are good, but a feature to be able to sort a specific genre would be ideal!

Otherwise, keep up the good work!

Hey Serato Team.. Great Job with putting all this together for us DJs'.... Just a Request.. Can you get more latest Soca, Reggae, and Latin?? SOCA mainly is now hitting the mainstream harder and us caribbean DJs' are sometimes left in the dark with latest realeases unless we got connects with the islands themselves.. Doing so will really boost up SERATO/WHITELABEL requests in the metro areas..thanks DJ Bruk UP >> DubblEdge ENt!!

whitelabel.net

ask and you shall recieve

Anything coming from any more DnB labels?

Hospital records would be DOPE, but might be tough to get..

Truetone has really good stuff from Shapeshifter tho, thas cool.

Also, some Ninja Tune, Nerve Recordings, Valve (Dillinja's Label), Renegade Hardware, Lifted Music, Cut & Run, Black Sun Empire (newerish), Ganja (very small), NASCA (smaller, but possible), Uprising Records NZ (state of mind, bulletproof)

Some that arent exactly DnB (like electro or trance): Moonshine Music (kinda old), XL Records, Cut & Run

Just some suggestions, it might be hard to get most of these labels on board, but it definitely would be awesome if they did!!

KillaGraham

Jk, I saw some Qemists up there, so minus Ninja Tune lol

kg

The recent releases have been solid. A mix of hiphop, reggae, dance, etc. is great. Any chance of providing older Funk, Dance, Disco, etc. in the future?

Thanks,
DJ Vin

At the moment, we only provide current records that labels are trying to promote....

Makes a lot of sense. Just thought I'd ask. Thanks again for all of your efforts.

DJ Vin

reviewed ten or so releases. nice doing business with you

Hey guys.
I've been through Whitelabel and my only comments are the following:
Can you introduce a Cart where we can group our DL together and download as a ZIP please?
Can you give a TAB option where we can find our specific genre.
More HOUSE! It seems White label is just a site for R&B, HIp Hop and Electro.

How about a little love for the deep, soulful and jacking crowd?

Thanks again

Bignuts, post up all your favorite labels right here, and wl will contact them to see if they want to get some tracks on.

I would suggest changing your web browser to Mozilla Firefox and getting the DownThemAll plugin. It's all free and allows you to download multiple files simultaneously

the previews are good working records for any genre of music....
the lisnter is lsitnening to ert hing today...
the various remixes clean edits, instrumental
is great

Serato empowers the DJ to the fullest
organization is paramunt as a working DJ
but the key to Serato is to learn the program
it is great software that EMPOWERS the DJ

First off to Whitelabel and Serato. THANKS A TON. Everything you guys release I have found some way to use. I have recently started doing alot of REGGAE mixes. So props on some of the new releases. To anybody who says the tracks Whitelabel releases stink, needs to stop listening strictly to their radio stations and actually get their head out in the music world. I love having some of these tracks that ive never heard of or considered, DOESNT THAT GIVE YOU THE EDGE, THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE DIFFERENT, TO BE BOLD, AND DO WHAT THE GUYS AROUND YOU HAVENT EVEN THOUGHT ABOUT ???

I appreciate what you guys are getting for us but it would be nice to see more electronic stuff i.e. House, Trance, Minimal, Drum & Bass, etc. I'm liking all of the Caribbean stuff we've seen lately, kudos!

Some Beatport type stuff would be awesome. Labels such as Armada Music, Anjuna Beats, Hed Kandi, Jive Electro, Old Europa Cafe, Astralwerks, Utopia Records and Kontor Records to name a few.

DJ RuDe

Keep Spinnin'!

I appreciate all of the free music. This is a good way of giving back to the Scratchlive community. For the ones that are not happy with the selections. This is no different that when had to go to the "record" store and listen to music before we copped it. I think we have a lot of Scratchlivers that were born post 80's and they want it quick, fast, and the way they want it.

If possible can you try to get a little more R&B, like the popular songs for example Charlie Wilson " There Goes My Baby"?

Thanks for the free music !!!

DJ Kapone
"the Mixologist of the Midwest"

i a tad annoyed because im a UK user i cant access some of the bigger tracks why is this?

Hey DJ Deluchi,

I understand the annoyance. I hope this explanation from the Whitelabel.net FAQ helps you understand the restrictions:

What annoys me the most about this, is that the most i've encountered this problem with has been whitelabel.net. Don't get me wrong. Not trying to bite the hand that feeds, but the fact is, the same promos from the SAME record labels are available in these regions from other sites. How can this occur when the record labels don't have the right to distribute worldwide? It does somewhat seem unfair, because we're not talking about anything else other than wanting the so called 'less popular' regions to get the same exposure and music as the bigger ones. The only result of this problem though is that Dj-s don't have any other choice but to look for the latest updates elsewhere.

best of luck,
DJ Mvp

Probably sounding like a broken record:

This sucks!

From the current top five there are exactly zero files available in Europe/my territory.

I know Nik, we're working on it. Please be patient, it takes a while with Major Labels, although it is always worth it. International distribution is our number one priority on Whitelabel. You guys realise that New Zealand is excluded from these territories as well, so we're in the same boat as you.

Uh, that sucks.

But I guess at least you Serato employees get a special deal ;) Not that bad.

it better be free its mostly garbage.....ive beeen serching white label for a while and downloaded abt 3 songs so far...damn..... basically step ur game up white label... and yes im complaining...

Hey Joe-Cutz - if you want us to "step out our game" please let us know what music you like, otherwise we have no idea what would be make Whitelabel.net a good service for you.

"Play something we can dance to!!!"



/request

:P

It helps if you own scratch live. The sound quality improves greatly.
As far as selection goes, not too much reggaeton on WL, thank god!

Big up WL for providing us with such a wide array of sweet music.
It has introduced me to some great new artists as well.
Thank you!

LATOYA LUCKETT DATS WHAT THE LABLE NEED THE BEST IN A LONG TIME SO..... WHATS THE PROBLEM,
YALL SNOOZIN KID!!!

so i can't get that CARRY OUT track from TIMBALAND and Timberlake? i'm saying i can't get it bc of my territory?

Hey tailspin,

You should be able to access that track - are you having trouble downloading it?

nope... it says i'm not in that region

Hi tailspin,

No 100% sure what was going on there but you should be able to access that release now.

+1
The idea is so great but the tracks I've heard in my style (House - Electro - Groove) are very uninteresting and without any originality.
Founding in the 15 pages I've listenned : 0 tracks !!!

damned ! I Thought that I should find at least one nice but none...

I Hope that the next release will be a little bit less "mainstream" and be more interesting
If ever I can find a Crazy P here... ! :-)

Keep it going ... more quality for house and electro funk please
Just hope that other DJs find good stuff here.

I guess you guys don't understand the whole concept behind promos and leaving feedback.

If you think a track stinks then let them know in the feedback. Don't be rude about it, but leave constructive criticism. let them know what it is about the track that you don't like. The whole point of leavinf feedback is to guide the labels/artists as to what is working and what isn't

Are you guys and gals working on getting any Reggaeton? Maybe even some Salsa? There was some latin music from National Records but I haven't seen anything since then. Manu Chao and No diga baila were the tracks I downloaded. Other than that i'm happy.

Thats why you spin the johnny chingas salsa,every one always likes that one