Built for Hip-Hop. Built to Develop Artists.

My name is Arson Lively

South Dakota doesn’t have a talent problem. It has a shortage of professional studios that understand how hip-hop and rap are actually created.

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At Borderline Studios, we don’t just put you in front of a microphone and press record.

We help turn your beat, lyrics, and raw ideas into a complete, release-ready record. That includes vocal coaching, performance direction, recording, beat production, arrangement, vocal editing, mixing, mastering, and honest creative feedback throughout the process.

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Record through a Neve signal chain and Slate microphone system. Build and shape your sound with Ableton Live and Maschine. Strengthen your delivery, cadence, breath control, doubles, harmonies, and ad-libs with producers who understand what makes a rap performance connect.

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What truly separates Borderline Studios is the experience behind the equipment.

With real A&R, artist development, production, and vocal coaching experience, we can help you choose stronger songs, improve your structure, develop a recognizable sound, and create a project that feels intentional—not like a random collection of tracks.

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Whether you’re recording your first serious single, building a mixtape, or developing a complete album, you’ll have more than studio time. You’ll have a professional team invested in helping you make music that can stand beside the artists you listen to every day.

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This isn’t a garage setup or a room you rent by the hour. This is where raw talent becomes a finished record.