Apparently cell phone customers are on the run nowadays. Last week I received a personal call from a Sprint rep asking me to re-up my contract for another 2 years in exchange for a $10 monthly billing credit. Being naturally afraid of commitment, I rejected the offer and immediately began pondering what other ego boosting … Read more
Saigon, Jay Z, Swizz Beatz – "Come On Baby" (Remix)
Studio mastermind DJ Quik talks about the wonders of the Akai MPC 3000 and customizing equipment. Nice studio footage here.
I’ve always heard the stories about Redman spinning, but had never seen it with my own eyes. Luckily I stumbled on this footage of Red and Meth recording… be patient, most of the film is in French, but it’s there at 10:15.
Jimmy Lee, producer and for Bad Boy, talks candidly about entering the music business, working with various artists. Message to the masses: It’s all about the music… the bling will slow you down!
Studio footage of Timbaland putting together his Shock Value album.
Ohmega Watts takes us through the making of "The Platypus Strut" from the source of the drums to live bass, flute, and saxophone. Ohmega is one of those unique producers who have the ability to take live instrumentation and work it in such a way that a sampled feel is attained. Watch and learn.
Young Guru talks about getting involved in the recording business, the role of formalized education, and the undocumented aspects of recording Hip-Hop.
Another crazy joint from the upcoming Statik Selektah album. The dynamic of Styles P and Q-Tip rhyming together was strange, but somehow complimentary. Statik Selektah f/ Styles P, Termanology, Q-Tip – Stop, Look, Listen
While in the studio working on an upcoming Sean Price/Guilty Simpson album, Black Milk discusses EQ, filters, drums and chopping popular samples to disguise them. Sean Price also explains the concept of rappety rap and his hatred of composition books.