Red Spyda – In The Lab Interview
In The Lab delivers as always with another dope interview. This time Red Spyda talks about building sound libraries, advances in technology & equipment, and calls out names about Southern bubblegum rap music.
J Dilla & Dank – Backseat Interview
I stumbled upon a pretty old makeshift interview conducted in the backseat of a car with J Dilla and Dank (Frank N’ Dank). It’s funny seeing Dank referred to as Frank The Dank’, but still they both seemed like just a couple cool folks to hang with. Among the topics discussed are lost airline luggage, … Read more
Erykah Badu – The Healer (Produced By Madlib)
Ms. Badu came through with a craziest of beats that could only be produced by the king of bugged out instrumentals… Madlib. Beware… fierce neck snapping and head nodding will occur immediately! Download Erykah Badu – “The Healer”
Akai MPC 5000 To Be Released – Demo Video
Just when you thought the MPC couldn’t have new features added to it, the kind engineering type folks over at Akai Pro have announced the release of the MPC 5000! I suppose this should be of no surprise since the 4000 model was discontinued a little while back, but I never expected them to add … Read more
DJ Day – The Making of “First Step” (Got To Get It Right – EP)
DJ Day shows a little MPC love and reveals how he chopped & rearranged the sample for “First Step”, which appeared on his EP Got To Get It Right. Make sure you check the complete version of the song… Day’s flair for sample arrangements are sure to inspire you! DJ Day – “First Step”
9th Wonder Comments On Breaking My Heart
9th Wonder talks about the beat for "Breakin My Heart" from Little Brother’s album Getback. Apparently the beat was about 3 years old by the time song was recorded, which is pretty amazing for it to still be relevant after all this time.
Pete Rock NY’s Finest Interview
Pete Rock talks about his favorite places to dig for records, working with Jim Jones, and competing with dance-based teen rap. Check the interview with XXL
Producer BattleCat Back In The Studio
BattleCat is just one of those dudes who seems to have so much fun making music. Pay attention to how the drum tracks are slowly built up and layered.
Producer BattleCat In Studio Using Talkbox
West Coast production legend BattleCat gives a much needed tutorial on how to properly rock the talkbox.
Rare J Dilla Footage – Tells Stories About Notorious B.I.G., Q-Tip, & Lil Kim
Hear it straight from Frank (Frank N’ Dank) and J Dilla as they tell tales of meeting Q-Tip for the first time, fist fights over S950 vs ASR-10 capabilities, and a rare studio session with Notorious B.I.G. It hurts to see Dilla in a wheelchair, nonetheless this is still a very important piece of footage. … Read more