Author Robert Levine explores the idea that, due to direct technology such as CD’s and mp3’s, music has become overly compressed and too loud for listeners to distinguish sonic subtleties. This trend is especially interesting when considering the preferred aesthetic quality of Hip-Hop is loudness, particularly when applied to drums, and effects such as compression … Read more
Detroit producer Denaun Porter talks about how he made five beats and recorded three songs with Little Brother all in the same night.
Big shout to producer K-Salaam and his partner Beatnick for agreeing to take part in the latest Crate Kings producer beat battle! K-Salaam comes from a DJ/Turntablist/Entrepreneur background, while Beatnick has that of a multi-instrumentalist/Producer/Engineer. Since arriving from Minneapolis, MN about 4 years ago the duo has landed a three album record deal with VP … Read more
Chi-Town production heavyweight NO ID speaks about his relationship with Kanye West, giving beats to Common, and being a pioneer of Midwest Hip-Hop.
With the boatload of American Gangster remix and mashup albums floating around the net, it’s damn near impossible to keep up or even attempt to discern what is worth listening to. K-Def came through and left us with a nice little holiday gift to ease us into the new year with his original American Gangster … Read more
Happy New Years from Rhymefest as he drops his album Man In The Mirror as a free download. As a dedication album to Michael Jackson, it’s a little gimmicky, but will still keep your iPod rocking for some time to come. Download Man In The Mirror
The quality of this vid is not great, but the insight is priceless. You really have to respect Swizz Beatz especially after hearing him talk about painting the picture of a record for the artist including both the beat and hook.
Now you can makes beats in between intense on the go gaming sessions. The trailer is crazy!
Get a sneak peak as DJ Spinna and Fresh Daily appear in the basement lab constructing and recording a track. Spinna’s workflow is damn amazing and it’s always inspiring to watch him bounce between the MPC, console, and turntables.
Hi-Tek talks about getting started in production and his approach of focusing on an albums music rather than MC’s and lyrics.