Professor 9th Wonder’s Hip Hop Class
That’s right… Producer 9th Wonder teaches a class entitled “Hip Hop In Context” at North Carolina Central University. Check out both him and the students talking about what takes place when class is in session.
Crate Kings Beat Battle Winner Nic Nak!
Congratulations to forum member Nic Nak, the winner of the latest Crate Kings beat battle! With his beat “Hard To Control” and the flipping of Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes’ “To Be True” Nic Nak was able to edge out some pretty stiff competition, take the title of Crate King, and win the entire … Read more
Jermaine Dupri – Producing With Roland’s MV-8800
Jermaine Dupri talks about some of the features of the Roland MV-8800 and how it has changed his production style. Again… this has sparked a major bout of gear lust within me and I’m mentally preparing myself for the day that I part with my MPC 2000XL.
In The Studio With Dr. Dre and NWA
It’s always amazing to watch clips of Dr. Dre in action, especially the early stuff. Take a look and learn from one of the masters. Props to Crate Kings forum member Void.
Future Music Magazine – Pete Rock’s Akai MPC 2000XL
Pete Rock shows the exactly how a sample should be chopped and manipulated. Watch and learn. Big shout to Void from the Crate Kings forums.
Sampling School 101
I have to give major props to my man Void from the Crate Kings forums for passing this little gem my way. Here’s a video mix broken up it into two volumes that might just be able to partially satisfy (or most likely fuel) your appetite for original breaks and samples.
Pete Rock’s Production Style Dissected
Good Lord!!! I love running across cats who obsess over dope Hip Hop. I somehow found Flood Watch Music and a post dissecting Pete Rock’s production style. Make sure you also check out the rest of the site. This guy knows his stuff. Check it out.
Sebastian Wellendorf – Classic Breaks & Samples
Oh yeah… my man Sebastian Wellendorf is showing some serious love to digging and production culture. Check out his site and catch an earful of dope breaks, samples, and videos. Definately worth a few looks. Check out Sebastian’s Site
Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito – WKCR Blog
I get crazy excited when I run into Hip Hop that significantly shaped and influenced me for the better. I grew up in the suburbs of Massachusetts and never actually heard one of their radio shows until recently, but I can still say that both Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito were responsible for much of my … Read more
Timbaland Arrested In German Bar Brawl
I hate to turn this into a producer gossip blog, but Timbaland was arrested for throwing blows in a German Bar Brawl. Check the story