It’s battle time again and I can barely contain my excitement! Our last producer beat battle set a record for participation with the largest number of entries and another talented winner Young B Da Producer (whose feature profile will appear tomorrow). As always I look forward to the competition and hearing all of the amazing … Read more
Midi Mafia Talks about the history of their name, show’s off their collection of equipment & MPC’s, competing in the DMC world championships, and shifting from the MC role to a producer. They also show off a a few screens from their MPC 2000 XL and give a preview of a N.O.R.E. track.
Hank Shocklee and George Clinton have an interesting discussion about what exactly makes up a sample and what segments should be paid for. Let me know what you think
It’s not often that you get to see superstar producers battling each other, but it’s pretty entertaining to see Kanye battle Swizzy at the Hot 97 Summer Jam. I think Swizz took this one because, for whatever reason, Kayne left his real heat at home. Where were joints like Guess Who’s Back, The Corners, Heart … Read more
Pete Rock talks about his past work and upcoming album New York’s Finest. Check the Interview
It’s been a fun few days. I’ve been doing my damndest to stay productive on the creative side while fighting the endless programming issues that popup on a daily basis. My only relief has been to shut my laptop in frustration, grab the portable, and get my fingers dusty hitting up a total of nine … Read more
Here’s footage from the One Stop Shop Producer’s Conference that took place last year presented by Sha Money XL. Looks to be a great opportunity for networking with producer, A&R panels, beat battles, and numerous chances for speak with other industry pros like No I.D., Swizz Beatz, Havoc, DJ Premier, Hi-Tek, and The Alchemist.
Shondrae (Ciara, Ludacris, Kelis, 8Ball & MJG) crafts a beat live on stage using an Akai MPC 2000XL at the Producer’s Balls which took place at Justin’s in Atlanta, GA. It’s crazy to hear him recreate a hit while telling the creative process behind the composition. Another plus is watching how much fun he seems … Read more
Producer Illmind talks about the Beat Society showcase/event, upcoming projects, and the importance of having a signature sound while maintaing innovation. Something about interviews that take place in records make them all the better.
In a promo for his upcoming album Coldfusion, Fusion Ultd. takes us on an excursion to an undisclosed record store. Watching Fusion is always an education, but I actually feel sorry for his "digging partner" who spends most of the vid nodding off on a couple of crates.