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Beatroot History Lesson w/ Kavet The Catalyst

February 13, 2014April 21, 2012

Kavet The Catalyst, founder of of BeatRoot, takes viewers inside of LS Lab to talk learning production out of necessity and eventually founding Hawaii’s premier producer event. Shout out to Upstairs Records, which used to advertise in all of the hip-hop magazines. This is where I too purchased my first belt driven Gemini turntables and … Read more

2012 Tools of War Park Jams Trailer

February 13, 2014April 19, 2012

I don’t get the chance to make it back to the east coast nearly as much as I’d like to. If you’re in the NY area, try it make to it one of the True School Park Jams. June 7, 14, 21 & 28: Spanish Harlem Hop @ White Park, Harlem July 5, 12, 19 … Read more

Dibia$e Talks L.A. Music, Production

February 13, 2014January 20, 2012

Producer Dibia$e hits the road the road and heads to Montreal. While there he talks about the L.A. music scene, production, dance, MC’ing, and more. Random Thought:The Akai MPC Fly seems way too gimmicky to be taken seriously. Nice case though.

DJ Muro On King of Diggin, Vinyl, 45RPM Cover Museum

February 13, 2014January 18, 2012

The Tokyo City Serious features DJ Muro discussing the first time that he heard hip-hop, meeting DJ Krush, and elevating his vinyl knowledge and collection. Muro also touches on the spread of his classic mixtape King of Diggin’ and his book of Japanese 7 inch cover artwork entitled 45RPM Cover Museum.

Ryan Leslie “5 Minute Freshen Up” In-Studio Video

February 13, 2014January 18, 2012

Ryan Leslie returns with another in-studio production video. This time the producer recreates “5 Minute Freshen Up” and bring a fan and her friends along for the process.

DJ Jazzy Jeff Live Tour Footage

February 13, 2014January 18, 2012

DJ Jazzy Jeff reveals tour footage of him rocking throngs of tightly packed partygoers through a score of countries.

RIP Jimmy Castor (Jun. 23 1947 – Jan. 16 2012)

February 13, 2014January 16, 2012

Crate Kings takes a moment to mourn the loss of Jimmy Castor, a legend who greatly influenced the course of hip-hop music. We appreciate you and you’ll be greatly missed.

Bangladesh On Snares, Sound Choice, Influences

February 13, 2014January 7, 2012

Bangladesh talks about his selection of sounds, influences, and changing the game with “A Milli”. The typical Bangladesh interview. Take it for what it is.

Akai MPC Renaissance Combines Hardware & Software

February 13, 2014January 7, 2012

Sean C and LV along with Araab Muzik appear in a promo for the upcoming MPC Renaissance, which seems to be Akai’s first compelling offering in a number of years.

MPC Renaissance feature list after the break!

Record Shopping w/ Peanut Butter Wolf

February 13, 2014January 5, 2012

Stones Throw founder Peanut Butter Wolf heads over to Amoeba Records to do a little digging. During the trip he picks up everything ranging from punk and reggae to 80’s soul and jazz. While telling personal stories of meeting Bob James, he even throws in a copy of Herb Alpert’s Rise on reel to reel, … Read more

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