How to become a music producer in Atlanta, Ga.?

Question by Big Pat: How to become a music producer in Atlanta, Ga.?
I plan on becoming an hip-hop recording artist. I would like to know and learn how to make r&b and hip-hop beats(tracks) and what kinds of music equipment will I need and what are some different ways of making beats?

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Answer by and so
work hard

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