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Ayatollah Gave Marco Polo His Production Name

July 23, 2010

Producers Marco Polo and Ayatollah appear on camera to discuss the legacy of Ayatollah, how Marco Polo initially gained an internship at the The Cutting Room, and the benefits of using older production equipment. Because of knowing Tollah I ended up on the path that I am now. He gave me my name.

West Coast Beats By Oddisee f/ Trek Life (Download)

July 22, 2010

Oddisee returns with another free instrumental release. Hosted by Trek Life, West Coast Beats features 14 new instrumental tracks as teaser for the upcoming July 27th release of Trek Life’s Everything Changed Nothing. Coming from the city of Go-Go, I’ve always loved production inspired by funk. when it comes to funk inspired hip hop, no … Read more

Radio Bonus Album By Exile (Free Download)

July 20, 2010

After the release of his critically acclaimed album Radio, Exile delivers a free collection of bonus tracks to keep fans and followers satisfied.

Visit The Dirty Science for more info or download at Bandcamp.

Tracklist after the break!

DJ Dez Recording Cuts For Slum Village “Villa Manifesto”

July 20, 2010

With Young RJ on the boards, DJ Dez heads to the basement studio to lay down cuts on Slum Village’s “Villa Manifesto”.

Dr. Dre Remasters HP Envy Laptop (Commercial)

July 20, 2010July 20, 2010

Another promo for the high-end HP Envy Laptop, which according the marketing team over at HP is “the first laptop build for music”. [Respect to Eskay]

Sunday Skool Scratch Sessions (Winter Park, FL)

July 19, 2010

For those that missed that last Sunday Skool Scratch Session, the free Florida based turntablist event takes place on the second Sunday of every month and offers a positive collaborative environment for DJ’s of all types. All DJ’s of all skill level and choice of genre are welcome. Our goal is to bring all of … Read more

Beat Grinder Producer Showcase f/ Jeru The Damaja (DC)

July 19, 2010

DC area production fans get ready. The Beat Grinder producer showcase returns with featured guest Jeru The Damaja. With Damu The Fudgemunk and DJ Underdog manning the turntables, the event will showcase the talents of DC producers Maverick, Kokayi, Nick tha 1da, Dunc (of DTMD), Eurok and more. Wednesday August 04, 2010 9:00 pm – … Read more

Evidence & Rakaa In-Studio Creating “Crown of Thorns”

July 19, 2010

Rakaa gives a peak into the creation of “Crown of Thorns” with producer Evidence behind the boards of the Venice, CA home studio. During the session the two discuss the song’s meaning while showing off prized studio pieces, including a few microphones.

Green Shoelace Heineken DJ Challenge (Remix Contest)

July 16, 2010

Here’s the chance to have your production work judged by such legendary producers as Peanut Butter Wolf, Klever, Jazzy Jeff, and Flosstradamus. Prizes you ask? Each winner will receive $1,000, an opening night one of four Heineken presents Green Shoelace Late Nights (LA, NY, Chicago, or Miami), and their remixed track on an upcoming Dim … Read more

Sleeveface Dance (Record Store Humor)

July 16, 2010

Digging for vinyl can make people a little crazy. Rannel Theature Company shows how crazy can get after spending too much time working in a record store.