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Lil Jon’s Live Beat Construction At Remix Hotel

March 25, 2009

Producer Lil Jon takes a few moments to offer a public demo and showcase at the Remix Hotel.

Miltown Beat Down Hip-Hop Olympics Finals

March 30, 2009March 24, 2009

On April 4th, 2009 the Midwest’s finest producers will go head to head at the finals of the Miltown Beat Down producer’s beat battle.

Hosted by DJ Madhatter along with guest judges Questlove, Masta Ace, and Diamond D, producers and beatmakers will be put through the paces as they try to navigate a number of production challenges consisting of Freestyle, Remix, and Live Mix battles.

Miltown Beat Down Hip-Hop Olympics Finals
Saturday April 4th, 2009 – 7pm
Tickets: $15 advance/$20 day of show

Host: DJ Madhatter
Guest Judges: Questlove, Masta Ace, and Diamond D

Turner Hall Ballroom
1032 N. 4th St
Milwaukee, WI

Head over to Turner Hall Ballroom to grab your tickets.

Event flyer after the jump!

Chad Hugo Rocks Logic ES1 Synthesizer

March 24, 2009

Pharrell may be a PC, but apparently Chad is a Mac. N.E.R.D./Neptunes production wizard Chad Hugo offers up an example of what can be accomplished with only a laptop and DAW of choice. In this case, Chad has no problems using Logic Pro along with the ES1 synthesizer. [via HHM]

ATL Beat Battle w/ Judge Maestro

December 5, 2009March 23, 2009

Atlanta area producers grab your best beats and get ready to do battle. The latest installment of the ATL Producer’s Beat Battle will take place on Wednesday, March 25th and feature the best beatmakers and produces that the city has to offer. ATL Beat Battle – Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Celebrity Judge: Vaushaun "Maestro" Brooks … Read more

No I.D. Interview: Favorite Producers, Beattapes, Scoring Movies

March 23, 2009

Producer No I.D. lists his all-time favorite producers (DJ Premier, Dr. Dre, RZA), the concept of truly loving music, defining sounds and their eras, scoring movies, and remaining a student of production. He also touches on his opinion of producer beattapes and discusses his philosophy behind personally working with an artists to craft a personalized … Read more

Scratch: The Ultimate DJ – Video Game Trailer

August 20, 2009March 23, 2009

Gamer DJ’s will be interested to know that trailer footage of the upcoming Scratch: The Ultimate DJ video has been revealed and offers a glimpse into what gameplay may offer. Scheduled for a Summer 2009 release date, Scratch features tracks from Kanye West, Beastie Boys, Run DMC, Eric B. & Rakim, Mixmaster Mike, and more. … Read more

Sound Waves 3M Packing Tape

March 23, 2009

Who said the mundane office supplies shouldn’t be entertaining? Designed by Vladimir Shreyder, Sound Waves tape features an image of a sound waveform throughout the entire 2 inch wide roll of 3M packing tape #371. Not only will it be fun to seal your packages with the Sound Waves tape, but it’s also yet another … Read more

Ryan Leslie: Making of “Precious” w/ Jim Jones

March 22, 2009

Ryan Leslie once again takes us in-studio for footage of making another hit. This time "Precious" f/ Jim Jones is broken down from beginning to end.

DJ Premier Talks Origins of Gang Starr, Becoming A Producer, and Creativity

March 22, 2009

The one and only DJ Premier talks the original members of Gang Starr, building relationship with Wild Pitch Records, and finally linking up with with Guru. He also touches on becoming a producer, early equipment, and personal sources of creativity.

[Respect to Primo]

Part 2 after the jump!

Buddy Maxwell -Bollyhood (Beattape Download)

March 21, 2009

Prodocer/crate digger Buddy Maxwell sampled, chopped, and rearranged various Hindi and Malayalam movies soundtrack to create a Madlib and DJ Ohm inspired beattape entitled Bollyhood. With professionally structured interludes along with pre-set choruses, cuts, and scratches, Buddy Maxwell’s 21 track Bollyhood beattape really comes across as more of an instrumental album than a beat demo.

"Bollyhood is a beat tape I put together in winter 2007, made from various Hindi and Malayalam movie soundtracks I found while out digging. All tracks were done on a mpc2500 except for the intro, which was done on a Yamaha su700."

MC’s are encouraged to download Bollyhood and make their own vocal contributions:

"If any of you emcees out there wanna get busy over any of these beats, go ahead – just big me up, and send me a mp3 or a link of your track – I always love to hear a dope emcee over my beats…"

Download: Buddy Maxwell – Bollyhood

Visit Buddy Maxwell on MySpace

Backcover after the jump!

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