To celebrate the upcoming spring we’re proud present yet another Crate Kings Producer Beat Battle! This time around our esteemed guest judge Riggs Morales, Sr. Director A&R, Shady Records, GOLIATH Artists, Inc., has agreed to take time out and lend his superior ear to our talented base of aspiring producers. Make sure you don’t miss … Read more
Producer DJ Toomp (T.I., Young Jeezy, Ludacris) talks about his roots in Hip-Hop, being groomed for musicianship, and the importance of aspiring artists learning musical history. Toomp also goes into topics of sampling vs. replaying, the rise of T.I., and constantly evolving to maintain a cutting edge sound. Check The Complete Article – Via XXL
Every couple of months I get an IM from a close friend telling me the latest issue of Wax Poetics magazine has been released. Almost immediately, phone calls are ended, IM’s exited, and priorities rearranged around the single goal of getting my latest Wax Po fix and subsequent mood boost. For those who don’t yet … Read more
Former polka dotted producer Kwame (Lloyd Banks, Fantasia, Chingy,) treats us to an interview, studio tour, and brief rundown of his musical history. Known for being a collector of vintage synths and instruments, his equipment habit is not to be taken lightly.
I could read about Bob Power for days… this time Brooklyn Bodega hits us with the usual amazing interview with this prolific engineer, producer, and teacher. I’ve notice recently through various interviews and videos that Power tends to place very heavy emphasis on the topic growth, both musical and personal. Pay attention as he delves … Read more
Award winning producer Brian Michael Cox (Usher, Destiny’s Child, Mary J. Blige, Jagged Edge) talks about musical influences, the reality behind reality TV, and the dedication necessary to become a successful producer. He also touches upon the most important aspects of a track and the virtues of simplicity. As a bonus, his engineer Sam Thomas … Read more
Are you keeping up with music trends and constantly improving your knowledge? It’s only natural to forget things or let certain skills slide after not using them for a while. It’s even easier to delude yourself into thinking that creativity is all that matters and that you already have the necessary technical training to make … Read more
Producers Illmind, 88 Keys, and Oddisee unite onstage for a collaborative performance at Beat Society. It’s always great to see collaborative performances, especially when it involves producers of such a high caliber as these three.
I’ve always believed that theoretical topics have very important practical applications, especially when it comes to recording sound. For many aspiring musicians and producers, having a functional DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) is enough to suffice, but for those who really want to take their recording to the next level, it is necessary to have at … Read more
DJ Reggie Reg sponsors a welcomed video Jigga mix featuring original samples back to back with the Hip-Hop versions. Highlights include joints like Bobby Bland’s “Ain’t No Love Love In The Heart of The City” (Heat of The City), David Ruffin – “Common Man” (Never Change), and The Originals “Sunrise” (Guess Who’s Back).