Spring 2009 schedule for the Last of The Record Buyers producer showcase features Minnesota area producers Big Jess, Tek, 4shades, and I Self Devine getting together with other like minded producers and DJ’s. Every 3rd Thursday a collection producers gather together to create beats and tracks formed from loads of vinyl. See Last of The … Read more
Master crate digger and producer Fusion Unltd. drops the trailer for "The Sun" featuring Little Brother, Nickelus F, Hall of Fame and Skillz. If you don’t know the legacy of Fusion Unltd. and his sample mixes, go check the Coldfusion crate digging video and Masscorporation’s interview. Much can be learned from the way he approaches … Read more
Crate digging and sampling culture is examined in the 45 minute BBC documentary entitled Beat Mining With The Vinyl Hoover. Notable interviewees include Steinski, 45 King, Tuff City’s Aaron Fuchs, Mr. Scruff, and more. The audio will only be available until April 4th, 2009, so go hear it while you can. Listen to the complete … Read more
Never mind the confused host and his poor interview skills… it’s always good to hear Primo’s views on music and production. This time around DJ Premier tells the story of stealing records from a Texas church, his preference for DJ’ing over production, and the challenge of creating instrumentals with limited means and equipment sample time.
West Coast production heavyweight DJ Quik discusses working with upcoming talent, generation differences, and respect for musical culture.
A quick bio and interview with producer araabMUZIK as he explains the origin of his name, his background as a drummer and pianist, and being tapped to work with DipSet. At this point we’re all worn out from the everything “A Milli” related. There’s certainly been no shortage of freestyles, sample flips, or controversy surrounding … Read more
Rsonist of The Heatmakerz tells the story of initially getting involved in production while in college, his first big record, and cultivating the DipSet sound.
He also discusses his experience working with managers, the importance of building relationships with artists, the responsibility of personally handling business issues, and the sound that dominated New York Hip-Hop at the hight of The Diplomats.
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A must read article about legendary drummer Bernard Purdie, the most recorded drummer in history who appeared with over 2,500 artists on over 4,000 albums. Vinyl diggers will know the name… others will need to do some homework. The New York Times highlights the birth of The Purdie Shuffle along with other great stories including … Read more
Fans of vintage samplers will want to take the time and give a listen to Drumat!c’s "2008 Beats & Remixes" sampler. A collection of original instrumentals, remixes, and bonuses created during 2008, each of Drumat!c’s 36 tracks were produced using using an E-MU SP1200 and Akai S950 for a distinct, classic sound. Plenty of filtered … Read more
9th Wonder hits us with another episode of De Blog Jam and gives a MPC workout along with a quick chopping lesson. Notable Quotes: "It’s like falling out of bounds and calling time out with the ball. You can’t teach it… they don’t teach that at camp!" "I feel like the Rachael Ray of beatmakers… … Read more