Surely many of you have seen the Dame Grease/Ron Browz video clips making the rounds lately. The short web clips are actually part of a much longer version compiled and distributed by Fullhub Entertainment as part of their ever growing series of Check The Credits DVD’s. Check The Credits is a Smack inspired DVD magazine … Read more
Producer Hi-Tek talks about sample issues with previous projects, production deal, early days of Rawkus, and the importance of forming groups and creating a signature sound.
Complex sat down for an interview with 50 Cent to discuss the creative circumstances & philosophy behind G-Unit’s T.O.S. The conversation eventually led to 50’s recent leanings towards using more established producers, preferred methods of track submission, and its effect on final selection. Later, over at XXL, the topic is further examined from a producers … Read more
A rough cut of The Vinyl Revolution documentary which examines record store owner Bob Gamber, regular customers, and the beauty of vinyl & independent music.
Zoom-In just dropped their latest Rehearsal Space segment w/ Erykah Badu speaking on the making of New Amerykah, Logic Studio, Garageband, and how technology has impacted her work. Check the video.
Crate diggers and vinyl fans will appreciate the latest monthly installment of Hip-Hop and original samples offered up by DJ Ian Head & Verbal Math. No tracklist… you’ll have to do your own homework on that one. Download: July 2008 Summertime Cookout Dollabin Style Also check out Everyday Beats for archived mixes and original music.
In honor of superproducers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis rejoining Morris Day and The Time for a series of Las Vegas performances this month, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to pull out some vintage studio footage. Check out the duo in studio with Donnie Simpson back when BET was the only game in town … Read more
XLR8R TV takes us on a digging mission in NY’s Lower East Side with deep crate wonder duo Kon & Amir. During the trip they we’re given a brief history of the 45, and a rundown of their most sought after records all while revealing some of their favorite digging spots.
In the latest episode of Consequence’s ongoing web series Real Men DON’T Cry!!! Sha Money XL breaks down the history of G-Unit’s business deals beginning with RBK and clothing deals. He then goes on to discuss the death of major labels, interacting directly with consumers, and the One Stop Shop Producer’s Conference. [via ItsTheCons] by … Read more
So I was slipped a copy of K-Def’s Beats From The 90’s album a little while back, but I’m glad to say that the collection of vintage instrumentals has been officially released. K-Def dug into the archives to present us with a collection of 16 original tracks that stand alone, yet would have had any … Read more