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Life & fun · November 29, 2020

A rap song about becoming a tech lead

A rap song about becoming a tech lead launched on November 29, 2020 with 12 votes, #975 of 3,461 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 5 years on.

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A rap song released in 2020 that humorously explores the journey of becoming a tech lead. The song is available on YouTube and blends hip-hop music with themes relevant to software development career progression. It's designed for people in tech who enjoy creative, entertaining takes on professional milestones and industry culture.

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    A rap song about the struggles of finishing a side project2019 · ▲35

    Song url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2GT2PCUN3Q Quick background on the project: I'm a full time programmer and I love making rap music. I see a lot of humor in the profession/industry, and thought it would be fun to combine the two. I'm always open to feedback on audio quality/topic ideas/ways to get more exposure/etc! I am also open to collaboration with beat makers/videographers/producers!

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    A (funny) rap song about tech recruiters2018 · ▲18

    Here is the song link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w9taH8Kkvw Quick background on the project: I'm a full time programmer and I love making rap music. I see a lot of humor in the profession/industry, and thought it would be fun to combine the two. In terms of monetization, I currently am doing the following: 1. Paid sponsors: depending on the level of contribution, they could get a shoutout/posting in the YouTube description, or an annotation on the video 2. Donations (https://www.patreon.com/stdoutrap) 3. Swag gear (in progress) I am also toying…

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    Song URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjjUj1ypVmI Quick background on the project: I'm a full time programmer and I love making rap music. I see a lot of humor in the profession/industry, and thought it would be fun to combine the two. Here is what I'm planning on for next steps. I'm always open to feedback! Let me know if you have any other ideas for getting exposure. 1. Make a song on a custom tech-themed beat 2. Paid ad on a popular Twitter account(s) 3. Record a music video for an existing song

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