In the most recent installment of Double Barrel Tuesdays, Marco Polo takes us through his version of Cribs to reveal his home production setup where about 70 percent of his Port Authority album was recorded. Choosing to stay brilliant at the basics, vinyl, Pro Tools, and an Akai MPC 2000XL complete with tire mark are … Read more
In a promo for HoodPromoTV, Bangaldesh talks about a few upcoming projects, the making of "A-Milli", his preference for the Akai MPC, his favorite beats, and favorite producers of all-time.
DJ Premier reflects on 22 years in hip-hop and the legacy he desires to leave. He discusses technology, marketing, and music business trends, musical integrity, and the importance of independent hip-hop. Primo also reveals clues about the size of his record collection and advice for up and comers.
Notable Quote:
"Passion always overrides money and everything else. The money comes with the passion."
Part 2 after the jump!
Another Crate Kings favorite, producer Disko Dave tackles CTI and gives us a little taste of "The Good Vibe."
Artist/producer 88-Keys tells the story of receiving his name from Large Pro, working with Roosevelt Record Convention vendor John Carraro, and how Kanye West became executive producer of The Death of Adam.
Here’s a chance for Chicago and other Midwest area crate diggers to get their fingers dusty. The Chicago Independent Radio Project (CHIRP) is hosting the 7th Annual CHIRP Record Fair & Other Delights this Saturday and Sunday, April 18th -19th. Give a shout if you’ll be in the area. Who knows… you may just find … Read more
Dilated Peoples MC/producer Evidence talks about being introduced to production by QD3, his relationship with the rest of the group, and The Weatherman LP. Later Evidence discusses working with Pro Tools, the virtues digital recording, and the ability to freely experiment with sound. Hilarious Notable Quote: "Pro Tools is right up there with the microwave."
Producer Dallas Austin (TLC, Pink, Madonna, Kelis) talks about his history as a musician (semi-autobiographical films Drumline and ATL), the difference between his own music vs producing for others, his upcoming project A Days A Weekend, and "entertainment" records vs. album continuity and content.
A routine beat preview session goes off the rails as DJ Toomp lets loose on producer/rapper/A&R politics, "You’ve got some rappers who really don’t know how to pick beats." DJ Toomp and 9th Wonder then go on the combined tirade against A&R’s picking beats for artists and pushing their own personal agendas. Notable Quotes: "It’s … Read more
15 year old producer and Crate Kings reader M.Will The Shogun steps up with his instrumental mixtape prequel A Novice’s Guide To Space Travel. Take a listen and support this up and coming producer. Download: M.Will – A Novice’s Guide To Space Travel Visit M.Will on MySpace.