Some will have you believe that music retail is dead, but crate diggers, thorough music lovers, and Crate Kings readers know better and are always looking for an excuse to add something new to their collections. For those that absolutely can’t wait for August’s Vinyl Record Day, a slightly more general version, Record Store Day … Read more
Justin Timberlake gets to work on a Roland Fantom-X6 while producer Polow Da Don does his thing on an Open Labs NeKo. A nice combination… definitley no GarageBand stock loops happening here. [via 2db]
Another must see Easy Mo Bee interview as he gets deeper into the story of working with Miles Davis, the freedom and flexibility provided by sampling, the true essence of hip-hop, and even delivers a Miles Davis impersonation. Later Easy Mo Bee tells the story of becoming connected with Puffy and Notorious B.I.G. during the … Read more
Robbie over at Unkut just dropped another gem as he interviews Large Professor to talk his departure from sampling during the release of 1st Class, the recent trend of releasing lost demo tapes, investing proper time in creative projects, proper vinyl care, and more. Notable Quote: "A lot of the true essence, a lotta the … Read more
Producer and Kanye West mentor No I.D. discusses checking his ego and his initial disagreement with the creative direction of 808’s & Heartbreak, then curiously backs away from any further positive or negative comment about the project. Notable Quote: "I didn’t agree with it at first, but when it was done I agreed with what … Read more
In a promo spot for Digidesign, producers DJ Khalil and J-Thrill discuss their starts in Hip-Hop, changes in technology, and the power of digital recording with Pro Tools. DJ Khalil and J-Thrill reveal their first pieces of gear (Ensoniq ASR-10 and Roland MS-1 respectively) and discuss the benefits of using Pro Tools and how its … Read more
A reminder for those still planning to enter the Native Instruments TRAKTOR SCRATCH DUO contest. Winners chosen at random will receive a complete TRAKTOR SCRATCH DUO system! The only thing you have to do is: 1. Visit TRAKTOR on Facebook. 2. Send an email to [email protected] with the subject heading "NI TRAKTOR Contest" stating TRAKTOR’s … Read more
Easy Mo Bee sits down with General Steele to talk about working with Alicia Keys, Big Daddy Kane, and early Wu-Tang. He also discusses the contrasting personalities of Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac along with having the distinction of being the last person to work with Miles Davis.
Chris Manak, more popularly known as "Peanut Butter Wolf", spoke with Bona Fide Magazine about his early recording career with Charizama, his personal response to major label difficulties, the beginning of Stones Throw records, and the importance of individual musical expression. Aspiring artists and producers may want to take note of his views about recent … Read more
The Red Bull Big Tune Finals airs tonight Saturday April 11th at 7:30pm PT/ET on BET. Watch 16 competitive producers go head-to-head and display the skill of champions.