Armed with his E-mu SP1200, Grap Luva visits the studio Damu The Fudgemunk to run through a selection of beats from his collection of floppies. Along the way Grap Luva explains some of his musical influences and philosophy behind making beats. Later on Grap tells the story of creating the beat for “Half Man, Half … Read more
This one’s for the DJ’s. 2009 DMC World Champion DJ Shiftee and director John Carluccio take fans of turntablism along during his time-traveling journey through some of the most memorable moments of DMC history. Pay attention. Highlighted performances by Cash Money, DJ Swamp, Roc Raida, Rocksteady DJ’s, and a young A-Trak are among some of … Read more
Elevator Hip-Hop was on the scent as it all went down this past Sunday at the Beat Swap Meet. Artists, producers, DJ’s, b-boys, and even barbers from the LA area came together to share vinyl, classic cassettes, artwork, clothing, and freshly cut fades.
Producer/DJ A-Trak talks about his early addiction to scratching, 15 years in DJ’ing and turntablism, DJ Hero 2, and Kanye West’s role in the reestablishment of DJ’s in live hip-hop shows. The DJ now is more present than ever. I think the DJ has become a real personality and everybody knows the DJ a lot … Read more
Producer Bink! (Jay Z, Lost Boyz, Blackstreet) visits Grind Music Radio to talk about his start in production. From his start in as a choir boy to playing the drums, working with Teddy Riley, and his first official production, Blackstreet’s “Don’t Leave Me”. Bink Dog also highlights recent projects with Kanye West, “Devil In A … Read more
DJ Spinderella of Salt N Pepa heads over to Amoeba records to spend time in the crates during her return to collecting 45’s. While reviewing her stack of selections Spinderella pulls out such classics as The Knack, Run DMC, Candi Staton, Ashford & Simpson, Cameo, Rick James, Sly & The Family Stone, and more.
Producer Hypoetical takes a camera into his home studio to offer a glimpse into his process for making music. Beginning with powering on his Akai MPC2500 equipped with JJ OS2 and proceeding to sample selection, editing, EQ adjustment, and more, the producer shows off respectable home studio while laying down a quick guitar driven beat. … Read more
The 2010 finals of the Sound Battle Royal will take place on Friday, October 22nd at Toronto’s Wrongbar.
Producers Peter Project, Fresh Kils, Memorecks, and Silas will battle it out for the title of Toronto’s Best Beat Maker in front of judges Tone Mason, Rodrigo Buscanan, and Rich Kidd. Special guest Jake One will also be on hand.
Notable Quote:
I’m gonna eat your dog food! –Memorecks
Hit up Sound Battle Royale for more info!
Peep the trailer after the break!
Ryan Leslie returns with another one of his now signature in-studio song reconstruction videos. In this installment he an Jasmine Villegas lay down the instrumental and hook for the single “Hello”.
Director Joseph Kessler presents Unplugged, a short film that offers insight into the mind and creative process of a vinyl based producer/beatmaker. From auditioning stacks of vinyl to sampling, chopping, editing, and ruminating over beat construction, Unplugged cover the all too familiar process of a sample based producer