Older footage of the Scratch Academy DVD as Tapemasta sits down with DJ’s Green Lantern and G Brown to discuss the evolution of style and elements of great mixtapes. Demos are performed, philosophies are exposed, and tales of sending rival DJ’s scrambling are told.
Startup T-shirt creators BEATPATTERNS have honored producer Paul C with a classic quote from Organized Konfusion. If you don’t know the legend of Paul C, then take a few minutes and read Dave Tompkins’ comprehensive history. "We’re called BEATPATTERNS and we’re making tshirts devoted to all aspects of the producer. Our first shirt is an … Read more
We all love records stores, but there’s nothing better than a stoop full of vinyl in the summer. Take a look as Jeff explains how trimming down his personal vinyl collection turned into a sidewalk sale that generated thousand dollar a day profits.
I instantly dismiss anything Soulja Boy does as an exercise in ignorance, stupidity, and laziness. That being said, this video is no exception to the rule, but it may provide some help to FL users. Then again, watch with caution as his rambling about money and Gucci sneakers could possibly rot your brain.
Kev Brown just announced that original tracks are available from him for only $200. Yes, for the price of one month’s cable (including premium channels), you too can be heard over a Kev Brown beat. The catch… only 2 track format will be provided for this price, multitrack sessions cost extra. Visit Kev Brown’s site … Read more
Just in case you become tired of performing productive tasks all day long, Ron Winter created an online drum machine capable of being played by both mouse and keyboard. While there’s no sequencer included, the sounds alone are guaranteed to fill any 10 minute void of your choosing. Go play it!
Diddy explains first learning of Easy Mo Bee and originally selecting him to work on Notorious B.I.G.’s Ready To Die. Diddy also discusses specific production styles, his philosophy behind picking samples, and the creation of "Juicy". [via HOTAD]
Why bother with a fancy touchscreen MP3 player when you easily own a stripped down analog throwback. The cassette MP3 player comes complete with a headphone jack, EQ and volume controls, plus a built in SD card slot for custom memory sizes and quick song swaps. Also, since the player also happens to function as … Read more
Here’s something to make you think twice about the music you’re creating. The documentary Before Music Dies examines the music industry’s mass marketing, radio consolidation, and factory style creation of pop stars and sheepish music. Attitudes of fans, artists, and industry insiders are explored as the film’s creators attempt to shed light on often unspoken … Read more
Buddha Apparel interviews Just Blaze to discuss his first industry gig as an intern at The Cutting Room Studios, his personal definition of a Hip-Hop producer, and the conflicts that arise when creativity comes into contact with business.