Emilio Sparks interviews producer Illmind as he discusses the origin of his name, current projects, working with Sha Money XL & G-Unit, and his music production teaching and academic advising work for Harlem Children’s Zone. Obviously these aren’t the normal activities for producers… then again, Illmind isn’t your ordinary producer. He also talks about being … Read more
Admittedly, it seems as if Sha Money XL’s One Stop Shop Producer’s Conference is being billed as more of a concert and entertainment show than a networking event, still it may be worth attending for self-motivated aspiring producers.
You’ve already seen the numerous interview sessions, now here’s a chance to be one of 60 participants for the Red Bull Music Academy Session. The next Red Bull Music Academy will take place in London from February 7 to March 12, 2010. The wandering collective of singers, musicians, DJ’s, engineers, and other artists will descend … Read more
Crate Kings and Native Instruments have teamed up for a contest like no other! You’ve already seen the video of DJ Craze and DJ Klever battling it out, now here’s your chance to win your very own complete copy of the newly introduced Native Instruments TRAKTOR SCRATCH DUO digital vinyl system! For those that don’t … Read more
Producer Nicolay begins his personal producer series “Inside The Producer’s Studio” by listing his complete production setup and stating clearly and definitively that “as a general rule I will NOT be “giving away” samples. I am crazy, but I am not THAT crazy.” Nicolay’s equipment collection includes: Digidesign 003 Factory Digidesign Pro Tools LE 7.4 … Read more
Pete Rocks sits down with BBC’s 1Xtra to reveal his all-time favorite track, James Brown "Papa Don’t Take No Mess", and how it specifically inspired him to pursue music.
Vinyl Lovers takes us on a journey to explore the views of various collectors and who have an extreme passion for vinyl. Whether it’s for the cover, sound, or ability to physically manipulate the beautifully made discs, passionate music lovers will always feel the need to dig deep and endlessly pursue these analog wonders. Notable … Read more
Producer/crate digger extraordinaire Pete Rock talks about his biggest contribution to Hip-Hop, keeping up with new trends in music, and the influences of Howie T, Marley Marl, and Rick Ruben on his style. Notable Quote: "I really love Hip-Hop probably more than most. That keeps me going, keeps the longevity, and just the fun of … Read more
DMC champion DJ’s Craze and Klever bring the fury in a promo for Native Instruments’ newly released Traktor Scratch Duo.
Splash Magazine delivers a interview with the D.I.T.C. crew as they discuss touring and upcoming projects. Producers Diamond, Lord Finesse, and Ogee specifically get into issues such as the resurgence of digging, resurgence of sampling, and keyboard based production. Notable Quotes: "I always feel sampling is a great look because I think when people play … Read more