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14KT Wins 2010 Red Bull Big Tune Finals!

February 14, 2014November 19, 2010

Congratulations to producer 14KT, winner of the 2010 Red Bull Big Tune National Finals. Facing fierce competition and the intense scrutiny of legends such as Dj Premier and Just Blaze, 14KT proved that he possesed the stuff that champions are made of. Give 14KT a shout on Twitter, MySpace, and SoundCloud. Do It Now. … Read more

Large Professor On Looking At The Front Door, Nas

February 14, 2014November 17, 2010

Large Professor talks with Superstar Radio about how engineer/producer Paul C introduced him to production, the creation of Looking At “The Front Door”, and working with Nas and Jay Z early in their careers.

Follow Red Bull Big Tune Finalists on Twitter

February 14, 2014November 17, 2010

Crate Kings wishes the best of luck to each producer competing in the Red Bull Big Tune National Finals that will take place tomorrow night in Chicago. With that much talent it’s anyone’s guess as to who will win. Support your fellow producers by following them on Twitter.

Grap Luva Live SP1200 Beats Session Part 2

February 14, 2014November 16, 2010

Redefinition returns with more footage from Grap Luva’s visit visit Damu The Fudgemunk’s home studio. More beats played straight out of his EMU SP1200 and more stories behind their creation.

Beats & Life Producer Showcase Footage

February 14, 2014November 15, 2010

The Beats & Life Producer Showcase took place on November 7th in Riverside, California and featured producers The Flatlynerz, Willie B, Captain, Curtiss King, J. Bizness, and A3. While Beats & Life was one of the smaller, more intimate producer events, there’s no denying that the crowds’s vibe and participation was inspiring. [Respect to Ryan … Read more

Record Shopping At Dynamic Sounds (Kingston, Jamaica)

February 14, 2014November 15, 2010

Babylon Falling takes visitors inside the vinyl vaults of Kingston’s Dynamic Sounds Studio. The quick video gives an idea of the massive musical history that’s contained within the 45’s that line the archive’s many shelves.

Red Bull Big Tune Chicago National Finals (Giveaway)

February 14, 2014November 12, 2010

On November 18th the world’s most talented producers and beatmakers will converge in Chicago to battle it out for the title of Red Bull Big Tune National Champion.

To celebrate the event Red Bull and Crate Kings are giving away tickets to the Red Bull Big Tune National Finals that will take place at Chicago’s Metro. Two winners will receive a pair of tickets each for the event.

Beat Swap Meet – December 2010 (Los Angeles)

February 14, 2014November 12, 2010

Previous Beat Swap Meets have clearly been the place to be for anyone involved in the hip-hop arts. Vinyl dealers, performances, b-boys, clothing, and an all around good time. Head over if your in the area.

Yakub On Producing Ghostface Killah “Together Baby”

February 14, 2014November 12, 2010

Last of the Record Buyers talks with 20 year old producer Yakub about his first placement, a Ghostface Killah song entitled “Together Baby”. Yakub briefly talks about his current setup Reason + Audacity and his growth from FL Studio. Visit Yakub on Bandcamp and look out for his work on Ghostface Killah’s album Apollo Kids.

Questlove Yamaha All Access 360 Interview

February 14, 2014November 10, 2010

Questlove drops some thoughts on drumming, gear, soul music, and practicing and performing during an appearance with The Roots at the Hangout Festival in Gulf Shores, AL . It’s really hard to play disciplined and sloppy. There’s a certain sloppy element that I like to put in my drumming. Whatever the average drummer is doing, … Read more

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