Daily readers surely know by now that we have no problem playing favorites here at Crate Kings. Whether it’s the up and coming beatmakers, unrecognized producers, or just simply long time greats, we have no shame in politely beating you over the head with something that needs to be heard. That being said… we present … Read more
Up and coming producer/beatmaker Juney definitely knows how to handle himself when it comes to instrumentals. As the winner of the Crate Kings Summer Beat Battle, he ripped it up with an original track created using Reason 3, M Audio BX5A monitors, M-Audio Audiophile soundcard, and a Numark PT-01 portable turntable. More proof that you … Read more
305 Uncut Magazine and Florida producers Cool & Dre take us into The Hit Factory recording studios for some behinds the boards video goodness and the making of "My Life" by The Game f/ Lil Wayne.
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Respect to OS for the heads up.
DJ Toomp tells of working with Ludacris & T.I., upcoming projects, and keeping a look out for the DJ’s who actually have to spin these joints. Nice to see that producers are still keeping the turntable tastmakers in mind when they sculpt tracks.
Straight from inside Headquarterz studio DJ Premier gives a slight rant about the making of Ill Bill’s Society of Brainwash, the general public being a heard of sheep, and how the track was originally meant for the American Gangster Soundtrack, but Jay Z did not call him back! [via 2db]
That’s right Crate Kings family… this Tuesday August, 12th we’ll all have the chance to join in and celebrate Vinyl Record Day. Those begging for a bit of trivia will be happy to know that this also happens to be the day that Thomas Edison invented the phonograph in 1877. According to the Viny Record … Read more
Consequence takes us behind the scenes for the making of Q-Tip’s The Renaissance and features The Abstract on the 1’s & 2’s.
Remember a while back when we almost lost our minds at the first mention of Direct Note Access? This time Melodyne inventor Peter Neubacker talks about polyphonic audio material and the development of Direct Note Access technology. Here Neubacker gives a demo and in-depth explanation of the concepts behind the groundbreaking technology.
A very unique invite only DJ battle series is coming to a close this Sunday, August 10th.
The Behringer Just Listen DJ Battle presented by 2mybeat.com and Tools of War will run from 3pm – 4pm at Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn NYC as part of the Brooklyn Soul Summit Music Festival. The events are free and all ages are welcome to attend.
Just a little taste of the legends backstage at Rock The Bells as Kid Capri talks about producing Heavy D’s "Nuttin’ But Love", being the first DJ with an album, and keeping up with the times. DJ Scratch goes on to talk about transient nature of rappers and the potential career staying power of the … Read more