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Harlem Hop Meets Diggers Delight In The Historic Harlem Parks

February 2, 2010August 7, 2008

Every Tuesday during the month of August the parks of Harlem will definitely be rocking with Jazzy Jay, Steve Dee, Red Alert, Lord Finesse, Hank Shocklee, GrandMaster Caz, PopMaster Fabel, and many more! "DJs who dance, dancers who DJ, A-list producers, turntablists, and more unearth their rarest and funkiest grooves especially for bgirls, bboys, poppers, … Read more

DJ Revolution Gives Turntable Lesson & Talks Favorite Artists

September 22, 2008August 7, 2008

DJ Revolution drops a quick resume, talks about some favorite artists, then gives an impromptu turntable lesson and instructions on how to show up most professional DJ’s. Ignore the occasional foreign commentary… luckily Rev speaks with his hands.

DJ Revolution – King of The Decks In Stores September 16th.

September 22, 2008August 7, 2008

Connoisseurs of turntable skills and authentic Hip-Hop will instantly recognize the name of DJ Revolution as the musical backbone behind "The World Famous Wake Up Show" with Sway & King Tech. Back a number of years ago I was actually fortunate enough to have Rev spin a guest set on weekly radio show that DJ … Read more

Buckwild On Studio Altercations & Rejected Instrumentals

August 6, 2008

Anyone else a huge fan of D.I.T.C. producer Buckwild? Here Buck gives serious info about the starting as a DJ, 90’s vs current Hip-Hop, a studio altercation between Notorious B.I.G.’s crew and Heltah Sketah, and Memphis Bleek having the first shot at and turning down the instrumental for Black Rob’s "Whoa"! He also further breaks down the concept of producers vs. beatmakers.

K-Def In-Store Appearance @ Fat Beats August 12th, 2008

August 6, 2008

Head to Fat Beats NYC and meet the man who created countless classic hits. Producer K-Def will appear live in-store on Tuesday August 12, 2008 @ 7pm featuring a DJ set and album signing.

Swizz Beatz Tells Beat Tape Tales & Production Influences

August 5, 2008

Swizz Beatz steps up to the Round Table to discuss moving from the Bronx to Atlanta, starting as an DJ, his first track placement at the age of 17, and making music for the love.

More glorious stories are told including influential beats, writing rhymes for MC’s, and bringing a beat cassette to Jay Z that included the instrumental for "Money Cash Hoes"… he went on to place tracks for 3 out of 5 beats!

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Damu The Fudgemunk – Overtime (Free Download)

August 5, 2008August 5, 2008

It’s been over 6 months since Damu The Fudgemunk last hit us with a full collection MPC funk. His previous release of Spare Time left more than few mouths gaping at what can be accomplished when a skilled producer is put together with a sampler and an envious stash of vinyl. Never one to leave … Read more

Damu The Fudgemunk – Soul Brother Number 3 Freestyle

August 5, 2008

Damu has already proven himself on the MPC, but now he steps upt to test his hand at the MIC. Check the video and see how insane the image references are.

Tokidoki Turntable Watch Released!

August 5, 2008

When spinning records is just not enough! More stylish wrist wear for the DJ’s looking to set more than just musical trends. Tokidoki has released their Turntable Watch complete with leather band, stylus, and skull & crossbone 45 adaptor. Head over to Fred Flare when you’re ready to drop $175 on this little baby. [Via … Read more

Open Labs iPhone Beatmaker w/ Neko Demonstration

August 4, 2008August 4, 2008

Open Labs quickly demos iPhone’s Beatmaker software alongside with the Timbaland Special Edition Neko. It’s interesting to watch them load Beatmaker with sound patches workstation, record a pattern, then export an audio wav back into the Neko Reaper sequencer for further manipulation.

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