Much respect to Splash for providing us with some MPC eye candy. Great to see Q-Tip showing love to those who know what this beautiful piece of equipment is capable of.
Hot off the presses… a quick preview of the upcoming Madlib release WLIB AM: King of The Wigflip… did you expect anything less than greatness!?
Juice Crew architect Marley Marl and “Funky Drummer” legend Clyde Stubblefield will be featured at the upcoming Reason Producers Conference in Toronto. I was in attendance at the Chicago edition of the Producers Conference and give this event a full fledged Crate Kings cosign that’s well worth the $40 price of admission. Learn how to … Read more
Superproducer Just Blaze talks about the importance of artist development, building a relationship with your audience, and it’s effect on music purchases.
A three part interview featuring Just Blaze and 9th Wonder addressing the importance and mystique of being a producer, learning musical history, record digging, and alternative production opportunities.
Featuring Soul Brother #1 Pete Rock on the 1’s & 2’s and Art by: Joe Buck, M. Tony Peralta, Rafael Jimenez, Mike Stone, One9, Voodo Fe, Craig Anthony Miller, Mario Pena, Charnier Corey, Alan Ket.?? Thursday, August 21st, 2008 (6pm – 9pm) 55DSL Store 281 Lafayette Street (Between E. Houston & Prince) Soho, NYC RSVP: … Read more
School supply manufacturer Street Science has recruited Swizz Beatz as a spokesperson in their series of commerciasl/PSA’s. I’ve got much love and respect for Swizz as an artist, producer, and businessman, but… Disturbing Thoughts: I was under the impression that one of the main points of an education was to get away from "the streets" … Read more
If you’re in the Atlanta area during September 17-20th, it may be a good time to check out the Atlantis Music Conference. On September 18th, BMI will present a Producer/Songwriter panel featuring Cri$tyle, DJ Montay, DJ Toomp, Eric Hudson, Jasper Cameron, Jeffrey Steele, Zack Odom, and Kenneth Mount. Thursday, September 18 (4 until 5:30 p.m) … Read more
DJ Juice, one of the best to ever step into mixtapes, runs down his list of Mixtape awards and shows off a collection of plaques and trophies.
Don’t you ever get tired of trucking around your Serato control vinyl in those beat up record sleeves? Time to act like a grown up and put your valuables in a wallet. UDG has come up with an Serato control record wallet that holds up to 8 pieces and is made with an EVA durashock/ballistic … Read more