I ran accross a couple of really good articles about the future of the music biz and the extinction of the CD. Both offer an interesting perspective on what should be taking place within the industry to ensure its viability When The CD Dies Why Today’s Record Labels Are Failing
Scratch magazine interview Mannie Fresh and touches on his recent move to Def Jam and some of his current projects. Check The Interview
Here’s an interview interesting interview with DJ Battlecat from The Formula.com. He talks about how he got started and views on producers vs. beat makers. Check it out
Check out maestro Ski Beatz as he gives a quick lesson on the Roland MV-8800. I hope that Ski is satisfied with himself since he made the features of the MV-8800 look so appetizing that I’ve developed a very serious case of gear lust and am thinking of dropping my MPC 2000 XL!
I’m on a quest to find this place. It like raiders of the lost record Ark or something!
The Alchemist talks about how and why he started using the ASR-10. He also speaks on how he started producing and got hooked up with Mobb Deep.
This doesn’t show a lot whole lot of havoc working the boards, but the beat is bangin!
Check out Domingo and Daneja diggin in a secret New York spot.
A dope little beat making video of the classic MPC 60 with some pre-chopped strings.
I don’t know how he does it, but Pharrell has a way of making an infectious sound that just resonates! Check him out rocking the keys.