As you may have guessed already, Crate Kings has decided dedicate today to the memory of that late Disco D. This time Canhead throws us an older interview as he discusses the spirit of Ghettotek, starting two record labels while in college, and the decision to attend business school. Read the complete interview
Check The Credits drops an interview with Donny Goines as he speaks about meeting producer Disco D on a internet forum, working as a runner/personal assistant, the growth their friendship, and learning industry lessons.
Producer Disco D talks about his musical roots in Ghettotek, decision to branch out into more traditional urban music, goes on to speak openly about his battles with manic depression while working with Kevin Federline. The highlight of the interview was his the telling of the story behind the making of 50 Cent’s "Ski Mask … Read more
A couple of older videos from Beatsociety Philadelphia 2003 featuring Kanye West and Illmind collaborating to create a beat live on stage. The second video has Illmind showcasing a beat straight out of a Korg Triton with Kanye going nuts on the left and 88 Keys doing The Wop on the right. Respect to Illmind … Read more
Big shout to k02 for sending this closely guarded in-studio footage of Kanye West laying the foundation for what would eventually become "Good Life". The video features Kanye programming drums on an Akai MPC 2000 XL with additional personnel supplying keyboard assistance.
Mac users hungry for an updated version of Motu’s Digital Performer can finally rejoice with the latest release of version 6. Updated features include a redesigned user interface, track comping, ProVerb™ convolution reverb plug-in, MasterWorks Leveler, XML file interchange with Final Cut Pro, Additional video/film enhancements, virtual instrument performance gains, enhanced Audio Unit plug-in and … Read more
Producer Jake One talks about making his first beat from a Sly Stone record, discovery of original samples, and his first big commercial release.
For everyone aching to learn more about processors, producer Eric Hawkins serves up a nice lesson in audio compression explaining concepts like threshold, ratio, attack, and release. Reason users will be especially happy since he provides a downloadable song file demonstrating the different settings and parameters.
A lil’ funk throwback since everyone needs to see Chaka get busy on the drums. Multitalented to say the least, but then again, what else would you expect from every woman?
Paste Magazine drops their list of the top record stores in the United States, which includes well known merchants like Dusty Groove, Amoeba, and Turntablelab . Maybe at some point I’ll get around to dropping my own top list, but not until I feel satisfied that all the goodies have been swiped. I’m curious to … Read more