Just a reminder to everyone that although the April 21deadline is coming upon us, it’s not too late to enter the Crate Kings Spring Producer Beat Battle! Competition has already seriously heated up, but there is still room for more to compete. Visit the Crate Kings forums for official rules and the chance have your … Read more
Admittedly, my jaw almost dropped when I read that Tone & Poke of The Trackmasters rented Battery Studios for 3 months, then put together a team of producers to create 230 songs! While the factory concept of making music is nothing new, most will admit that it’s highly unusual for someone to actually brag about … Read more
The typically low key Chad shows off a few crates, modules, and synths during a brief tour of his studio. As he bugs out a little towards the end, you have to really admire the amount of pure fun that both of The Neptunes seem to have while creating music.
I woke up today and couldn’t decide which I love more, Fridays or April weather, so we decided to have a giveaway to celebrate both! Up for grabs is a limited edition copy of Erykah Badu’s "The Healer" w/ "RealThang" pressed on purple and pink vinyl. All real DJ’s out there know the irresistible allure … Read more
Here’s your chance to see the master live and in person. On April 20th, 2008 at the Hollywood Guitar Center location, Soul Brother Pete Rock will offer an free evening of insight, tips, and experiences for producers and beatmakers. To make this even more exciting, Just Blaze, 9th Wonder, DJ Revolution, are also DJ Nu-Mark … Read more
I know that I’m not the only one who’s fascinated with vintage gear, so here’s your chance to own a piece of true Hip-Hop production history… sort of. The original MIDI Studio 001 prototype created by Roger Linn is up for sale over at the Vintage Electric Musical Instrument Auction (VEMIA). Careful inspection will reveal … Read more
View footage from the recent Red Bull Big Tune Chicago Beat Battle. In the final round producers Tall Black Guy and Rio went head to head to determine who had the hottest tracks in the Windy City. At times it looked more like a dance competition, but even fancy footwork and on stage antics can’t … Read more
Insomniac Magazine, one of the unsung heroes of underground Hip-Hop and college radio, offers up an entertaining interview with Detroit producer Black Milk. There’s a great recap of Milk’s career and early projects as one half of B.R. Gunna, the meaning behind his name, and even a little game of word association. Check The Interview
Aftermath staff producer DJ Khalil talks about scoring movies, dj’ing, and dabbling in alternative music genres. For those that don’t know, Khalil has gained a well deserved reputation for being extraordinarily productive and constantly churning out projects. Accordingly, he also goes on to address goal setting and the importance of having motivated management. Known Tools … Read more
Lend an ear as DJ Premier talks about other genres of music, the evolution of sampling, and his education through original music. Primo also gets into label politics, promotion, and the benefits of being an independent artist. Pay attention to some of the names dropped during the conversation… much can be learned from a little … Read more