No I.D. Explains Being Career Focused
Producer, manager, talent finder, and all around music guy No I.D. gives a resume rundown and speaks on the importance of having an actual career as opposed to quick fame.
Sun Ra Themed Beat Grinder Beat Competition
Producers and bedroom junkies take note, Tru Skool just announced the Beat Grinder Beat Competition @ Liv July 2nd. For those wishing to enter the competition: Registration fee is $5.00 before June 27th or $10 before June 30th. Registration fee is payable in cash only. Entries are accepted at MAJOR in Georgetown, located at 1426 … Read more
No I.D. Interview: Sampling & Multiple Producers
A nice Q&A session with No I.D. gives us insight into working with Nas, Jay Z , Common, and Kanye West. In addition, he takes the time to elaborate on the role of sampling in his production, his distaste of shopping beats, and the idea of having multiple producers working on a project versus only … Read more
DJ Khalil Talks Reason And Vintage Samplers
DJ Khalil talks about starting off with the ASR-10 and how working with Propellerhead Reason changed his production style by being able to tweak and play with sounds. He also speaks on his passion for collecting vintage keyboards, the influence of East Coast Hip-Hop on his sound, and the decision to quit his job … Read more
Swizz Beatz Interview Plus Q&A
Along with a listening session narrative, journalist Deshair throws a short Q&A our way with Swizz Beatz as he talks about the importance of paying attention to the business aspects of music, One Stop Shop producer’s conference, and staying creative. Check the interview
Prolyfic & Ivy League In Studio
Props to Fake Shore Drive for serving up this glimpse into a beat demo/consultation session between producer Prolyfic, mc duo Ivy League, and their manager LJ McDowell. It’s very interesting to see how different creative minds come together to define and acheive a desired sound.
Bangladesh Interview: Beginner Equipment & Creative Process
Producer Shondrae "Bangladesh" Crawford (Ludacris, Petey Pablo, Ciara) quickly speaks on how he became involved in production, first equipment setup (MPC 2000 w/ $100 Casio keyboard), creative process, and the importance of keeping the A&R rep out of the studio. Read the complete interview
Kwame Demonstrates Hook Development
Producer Kwame explains that for him there needs to be a purpose behind his making of track and briefly takes us through the layering of a track and developing a hook.
88 Keys: Adam’s Case Files Mixtape Released
In anticipation of his upcoming release scheduled for this October entitled The Death of Adam, MPC demon 88-Keys drops the Adam’s Case Files Mixtape. Mos Def, Consequence, and J-Live fans already know that 88 is a monster behind the boards and sure to deliver with guest appearances by Kid Cudi, Serius Jones, Tanya Morgan, and … Read more
Peanut Butter Wolf Speaks On Serato Scratch Live
Stones Throw founder Peanut Butter Wolf talks about his 25 years DJ’ing, vinyl vs. virtual, and some of his closer kept Serato organizational secrets.