Producer Just Blaze gives a tour of Stadium Red recording studios. In the process he talks about his fondest memories of Baseline Studios, which happened to be both his first and last days, and the significance of both moments in his career. Later Just Blaze takes viewers to meet the recording, engineering, and in-house mastering … Read more
Producer The Arcitype takes viewers inside of his recording studio to show how he makes a recording from scratch. Besides the live bass and keyboard work, it’s nice to see the recording and use actual authentic hand claps.
As a promo for his latest creation Bass For Your Face, DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill fame discusses his enthusiasm for dubstep and bass music. I suppose this is the perfect time to have a conversation about artistic growth. Comments anyone? [via GG]
Applications for 2011 Red Bull Music Academy, which will take place in Tokyo, are now open. If you haven’t already heard, this is a tremendous opportunity for beatmakers and producers to collaborate with other music makers around the world. Make sure that you apply. Application Phase: Feb 2 – Apr 4, 2011 Workshop 1: Oct … Read more
DJ Revolution steps up to the tables to showcase a live Electro-Hop Mix. Pay attention, both new and old school head will recognize a lot the electro goodness that’s taking place.
This Friday Bay area producers will come together to do battle at Slump Fest: The Cali-Troit Beat Battle, which will take place in San Francisco. The beat battle is also a canned food drive, birthday celebration, video shoot for Sacred Hoop’s “Chick’s Pack Heat”, and release party for Phillip Drummond’s Roll With the Punches EP. … Read more
Texas production fans get ready! On Thursday, February 24th 16 producers from across the state of Texas will do go to war to determine winner of the Unbeatable Beat Battle & Producer Showcase.
The event will also include performances from Johnny Moog Performance, DJ Dus & Qbdaproblem along with audience judging and special guest judges.
Doors Open @ 9
Show Starts @ 10
$5 Admission
Aria
326 N Chaparral
Corpus Christi
Producer araabMUZIK went 8th Wundah went to war against each other at Rhode Island’s Winter Wars MPC Face-off. The two producers grabbed their Akai MPC2500’s to determine the victor after three rounds of live MPC performances.
Meeting J Dilla for the first time, gives insight into the personality of a young Kanye West and runs down his list of top 5 favorite producers. Top 5 Favorite Producers: J Dilla, Pete, Rock, Paul McCartney, Q-Tip, and Hi-Tek.
Earlier today there was a conversion on twitter about who Crate Kings readers thought was the most slept-on producer. I have to be honest. I was surprised and reminded of a lot of people that had somehow slipped my mind. By the way, if you haven’t followed Crate Kings on twitter yet, do it now.
Here’s your chance to get in on the conversation. Add your nomination to the list of most slept-on hip-hop producers in the comments section. In a few days we’ll post a poll to make the selection official.
UPDATE: It’s clear that the list has spiraled out of control and a poll isn’t going to work for a number for reasons. First, there’s been the question of the definition of “slept-on” and who actually qualifies. Second, the list has become way too long. The good thing is that this has turned out to be one of the most interesting conversations that we’ve had here in quite some time. Please keep the comments coming.
Reader nominated producers: