Producer Swizz Beatz takes us in-studio for the construction of tracks from Ludacris‘ album Theater of the Mind scheduled for release November 11th. Other featured producers include DJ Premier, 9th Wonder, Don Cannon, DJ Toomp, and more.
So you’ve been lusting over a NeKo, but haven’t been ready to plunk down $5k for new gear.
Open Labs is hosting the Gold Rush Beat Competition during the Beats ‘N Treats Music Festival taking place October 24-25, 2008 in Austin, TX. As grand prize, Open Labs will give away a 24-karat gold NeKo Lux valued at $24,000!
It all goes down in London this weekend. The 24th annual DMC World DJ Championship will feature over 4 hours of nonstop world class turntablism and enough beat juggling, flares, and battle cuts to satisfy your fix for a while. Who’s going to take home the golden Technics and $10,000 prize this year? Friday, Sept. … Read more
At the Radio One Music Conference Polow Da Don talks about getting involved in the music business at the age 14 and networking with Lil Jon, Jazze Pha, Ludacris, and more. Toward the end of the footage he also goes into detail of putting together a label deal in the midst of career difficulty with … Read more
Everyone ready for Malib’s upcoming September 30 release WLIB AM: King Of The Wigflip… Download: What It Do – Madlib f/ Talib Kweli
So the turntable watch isn’t quite your thing? Maybe the Cassette Face Watch can serve your analog wrist wear needs. Made of stainless steel and featuring functional gear wells for hour and minute hands, this timepiece is sure to get a couple of nods. Grab one from ASOS for a price that can’t be ignored … Read more
Producer extraordinaire Count Bass D hits us with a collection of hand made instrumentals in support of his release L7 (Mid-Life Crisis) on 1320 Records. "Everyone can not afford to purchase music in these days & times so here is my gift to all those people." Support L7 (Mid-Life Crisis) when it drops October, 2008. … Read more
Soul Assassins producer DJ Muggs tells people to, "Stop listening to music with their eyes and start listening to music with their ears." He also talks further about Planet Asia and the release of Pain Language.
Illmind together with DJ Dub MD dropped a free for the masses mixtape entitled Blaps, Rhymes, & Life. The mixtape features a collection of tracks produced by Illmind and mixed by DJ Dub MD. Download: Blaps, Rhymes, & Life – Illmind + DJ Dub MD Tracklist: Get Ya Ass Up! (Intro) (Produced By Illmind) Heltah … Read more
Chocolate Boy Wonder Pete Rock talks about early studio sessions, learning the ins & outs of production, obsessions with record digging, and being beat jacked for Notorious B.I.G.’s "Juicy." Read the complete interview. [via GG]