Respect to Audible Hype for dropping the "No Bullshit Guide To Hip Hop Demographics", which discusses the often murky demographic statistics surrounding the economy of Hip-Hop. Some very good points are brought up regarding conflicting information, underackngowledged foreign markets, and marketing propaganda perpetuated by Top 40 radio stations. It also provides some great starting resources … Read more
In a three part interivew with RockMeTV, industry movers and shakers Sean C & LV talk about starting off as DJ’s, serving as A&R for Big Pun, and obtaining numerous track placements on Jay Z’s American Gangster album. They also touch on ghost production, receiving proper credit, losing a studio session for Ghostface, and enduring … Read more
For those in the D.C. area, The Million DJ March will take place on August 29-30, 2008 at the Washington National Mall. "Disc jockeys will gather from all over the world to discuss the current state of the DJ, and highlight the true integral importance of their role. They will listen to speeches from leaders … Read more
Busta Rhymes, arguably New York’s most energetic MC, talks about the production behind his latest album Blessed and the team of Cool & Dre, DJ Scratch, Dready Beats, Focus, The Neptunes, Denaun “Mister” Porter and, Sean C and LV responsible for its tracks. Busta then goes into his preference for Neumann U 87 or Sony … Read more
So you thought the MPC 500 just wasn’t delivering the necessary power to your puny little production setup? There’s no denying the magnificence of this supersized creation made with the intention of being "the largest sampler in the history of live rock music." [via CDM]
RockMeTV, Lenny S, Maya The B, and Big Lite bring producer Just Blaze onto the show for an interview including topics such as his first track placement with Ma$e, shopping beats in the early days, and the importance of having relationships. There’s a lot covered in the three segments, so get comfortable before viewing. [via … Read more
A-Trak talks about his start DJ’ing at the age of 13, winning the DMC World Championships, touring with Kanye West, and moving into the production realm with Apple’s Logic. Be sure to check out Zoom-In Online for more in the Rehearsal Space series.
DJ Ian Head drops his August 2008 mix on us. Some common, some rare… either way he delivers more Psych breaks than we can really handle. Check out the mix and get inspired. Download: DJ Ian Head – PsychTape August 2008 Visit Ian Head at Everyday Beats.
Every once in a while I get an email asking when I’ll release another volume of sample & breaks mixes. Well, sorry to say that at this point it doesn’t look like there will ever be another installment. This is actually due to a couple of reasons, but it mainly comes down to an issue … Read more
Any producers looking for the chance to remix a pop record? Craft a remix for Mariah Carey’s "I’ll Be Lovin’ U Long time" and get the chance to have your work heard by established industry professionals along with a $5,000 cash prize. Visit the contest site and submit your entry before the August 28th, 2008 … Read more