DC based Maverick lists production influences such as Primo, Easy Mo Bee, Large Professor, and Buckwild while discussing record selection and vinyl digging tactics. More traditional crate and production enthusiasts will pay attention to his notes about session players, record labels and being careful of what you sample, looping vs chopping, and rules about handling … Read more
The final days of Fat Beats featured a number of notable producers, DJ’s, and artists paying tribute to the store. Just Blaze performed a quick set, which consisted of a medley of his own greatest hits along with other crowd favorites and hip-hop classics.
HP is pushing really pushing the Dr. Dre HP Beats Audio line. Nice commercial though. Apparently owners will receive adequate customer service as well. VIP treatment with exclusive ENVY dedicated customer support.
West Coast beat fans take not. On September 10th, 2010 eight producers will do battle at Anaheim, CA’s House of Blues to see who will be crowned champion of the Beat Knock Producer Battle. Head over to House of Blues or hit up Tha Beat Knock on Twitter for more info.
The first of a four part series entitled Tales From The Tape features producer Illmind discussing the production and recording of Live From The Tape Deck, his upcoming project with Skyzoo. During the video Illmind talks about the unique cohesiveness of a one producer album and the benefits of changing music technology. Skyzoo & !llmind’s … Read more
Two time DMC Battle For World Supremacy champion DJ Switch performs live at The Funhouse and demonstrates his skills behind the turntables.
DJ Smallz caught up with DJ Toomp to get his opinion on whether hip-hop is dead or not, the overall health of hip-hop, and the different regional styles and attitudes that have contributed to the change, growth, and longevity of the music.
Slim Kid Tre and Imani of The Pharcyde explain meeting Jay Dee through Q-Tip, the vital role that the producer played in the creation of Labcabincalifornia, and the evolution of his sound.
DJ Spinna talks to Brooklyn Bodega about performing alongside such peers as Rhettmatic and Rob Swift, the common understanding amongst hip-hop DJ’s, and the traditional role of DJ’s.
Unfortunately, as of this weekend the NY location of Fat Beats is no more. DJ A-Trak honored the trend setting store by providing one of its final performances this weekend before the doors were permanently closed.