DJ Quik Interview – Akai MPC 60 & MPC 3000
Studio mastermind DJ Quik talks about the wonders of the Akai MPC 3000 and customizing equipment. Nice studio footage here.
Redman Method Man – In Studio DJ’ing
I’ve always heard the stories about Redman spinning, but had never seen it with my own eyes. Luckily I stumbled on this footage of Red and Meth recording… be patient, most of the film is in French, but it’s there at 10:15.
Bad Boy Producer & Engineer Jimmy Lee Ibiza Interview
Jimmy Lee, producer and for Bad Boy, talks candidly about entering the music business, working with various artists. Message to the masses: It’s all about the music… the bling will slow you down!
Timbaland – Making of Shock Value
Studio footage of Timbaland putting together his Shock Value album.
In Studio w/ Ohmega Watts: Making of Platypus Strut
Ohmega Watts takes us through the making of "The Platypus Strut" from the source of the drums to live bass, flute, and saxophone. Ohmega is one of those unique producers who have the ability to take live instrumentation and work it in such a way that a sampled feel is attained. Watch and learn.
Roc-A-Fella Engineer Young Guru On Recording Hip-Hop
Young Guru talks about getting involved in the recording business, the role of formalized education, and the undocumented aspects of recording Hip-Hop.
Statik Selektah f/ Styles P, Termanology, Q-Tip – Stop, Look, Listen
Another crazy joint from the upcoming Statik Selektah album. The dynamic of Styles P and Q-Tip rhyming together was strange, but somehow complimentary. Statik Selektah f/ Styles P, Termanology, Q-Tip – Stop, Look, Listen
Black Milk & Sean Price Studio Interview – XLR8R
While in the studio working on an upcoming Sean Price/Guilty Simpson album, Black Milk discusses EQ, filters, drums and chopping popular samples to disguise them. Sean Price also explains the concept of rappety rap and his hatred of composition books.
Dabrye “Two/Three” – Producer & Album Spotlight
I originally planned on the title of this post to be “7 Reasons Why You Should Be Listening to Dabrye”, but it seemed like more fun just to rant about why this Michigan producer’s music is such a great thing for Hip-Hop. Dabrye’s sophomore release Two/Three is like listening to the perfect combination of the … Read more
Exclusive Hip-Hop Mix by Producer K-Def!
Hopefully we can help to save a few struggling Hip-Hop fans by providing the proper sounds to get you through the rest of the work week. Listen close as famed Hip-Hop producer K-Def is on the cut dropping back to back gems and mixing joints featuring his own production with Lords of the Underground, Ghostface, … Read more