Elevator HipHop interviews Chicago producer Maker as he shows off some of his production tools, discusses the evolution of music making technology, satisfaction gained from using vinyl as a creative base, and working with Now-Again.
Dante Ross visits DJ Muggs in-studio to talk about working with 7A3, forming Cypress Hill, LA’s hip-hop scene, and the mindset behind early Cypress Hill beats.
Part 2 after the break!
It’s been a while since we’ve done a giveaway, so this one is going to be short and sweet. Up for grabs is a Fuse goody bag and a copy of the 2 Turntables And A Microphone DVD, which chronicles the life and death of Run DMC’s DJ Jam Master Jay. How To Win: Leave … Read more
If you’re a DJ, you should watch this… period. Raven interviews DJ Rob Swift to discuss the importance highlighting DJ’s, paying respect to those who came before, and the rare privilege of watching Extra P do his thing. I learned how to make a beat. I learned how to make a song by sitting in … Read more
My condolences to the Bliss family as a great musical legend has passed away. Immense respect and honor goes out to Melvin Bliss and for shaping not only my life, but the lives of many other hip-hop and overall music fans. It’s a shame that very little is known about the man behind one of … Read more
Chicago area production fans take note. The iStandard Producer Showcase Chicago Edition will take place on July 27th and 28th. In addition to showcasing the work of up and coming producers, the event will be feature such notable judges as Buckwild, Scram Jones, and Prolyfic along with an Ableton beat making workshop with Tommy Faulds. … Read more
Instrumental fans take not. Ayatollah soon to be released multidisc album entitled Live From The MPC 60 is almost here. The 3 Disc collection features 66 tracks of original instrumentals spun from Ayatollah’s own Akai MPC 60. I’ve been sitting on a lot of material. I wanted to get it out at all costs. — … Read more
You won’t want to miss this one. D.I.T.C. legend Showbiz steps inside of the gold and platinum plaque lined walls of HeadQuarters Studios to preview snippets from his upcoming project with KRS-One entitled Godsville LP while giving aspiring producers advice on how to stand apart from others, develop a signature sound, and remain relevant in music. … Read more
Producers Marco Polo and Ayatollah appear on camera to discuss the legacy of Ayatollah, how Marco Polo initially gained an internship at the The Cutting Room, and the benefits of using older production equipment. Because of knowing Tollah I ended up on the path that I am now. He gave me my name.
Oddisee returns with another free instrumental release. Hosted by Trek Life, West Coast Beats features 14 new instrumental tracks as teaser for the upcoming July 27th release of Trek Life’s Everything Changed Nothing. Coming from the city of Go-Go, I’ve always loved production inspired by funk. when it comes to funk inspired hip hop, no … Read more