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Rockwilder On Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis

July 15, 2010

Producer Rockwilder tells the story of working with Janet Jackson from his initial artist wishlist to receiving the call requesting his services and working with fellow producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. When I worked with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, that’s when I came back. It was kinda like I came off the mountain, … Read more

I Need That Record! (Documentary DVD)

July 15, 2010

Brendan Toller’s documentary entitled I Need That Record! The Death (or Possible Survival) of the Independent Record Store examines the trend of closing independent record store and other similar small businesses. The documentary, which was has already been released to independent retailers and featured at a number of prominent film festivals, is scheduled for mass availability on July 27th.

Visit the I Need That Record! website or go grab a copy of the DVD.

[Respect to Pro Hip-Hop for bringing this to my attention.]

Hit the break for the documentary trailer!

Image-Line FL Studio 9.5 Beta & New Features

July 15, 2010

FL Studio Producer Edition users can now apply to beta test FL Studio 9.5. Changes and improvements to FL Studio include: larger mixer view & waveform metering, individually sizable Playlist tracks, live Playlist marker types, 64 bit plugin support, improved memory management, improved audio options, fully automatic PDC, piano roll transport control, and more. Head … Read more

Tha Bizness On Production, Mixtapes, Remaking Beats

July 14, 2010

Producers Henny and Dow Jones of Tha Bizness discuss deriving inspiration from New Jack Swing and legends from the golden age of hip-hop. The duo also talk about learning to DJ, creating mixtapes, and ultimately evolving into production as well as the importance of patience, work, and practice within the music industry. Don’t be afraid … Read more

Jermaine Dupri Drum Break Compilations, More Beatmaking

July 14, 2010

JD takes a couple of shots at viewers who didn’t appreciate his last in-studio video then digs into his personal collection of breakbeat compilations in search of the perfect kick drum sound before heading to the studio to make another beat.

Dibia$e Live At Beat Swap Meet

July 14, 2010

At little taste of upcoming full length footage from the Beat Swap Meet that took place in Los Angeles on July 11th, 2010. Producer Dibia$e took the stage during the producer showcase portion of the record swapping/vinyl digging event.

It’s A 6th Sense Beat Yo!! Vol. 2 (Download)

July 14, 2010July 13, 2010

Astute readers may recognize 6th Sense from other interviews or previous work featured on Crate Kings. A talented producer who’s been on the radar for some time, 6th Sense returns with the second installment of his instrumental series entitled It’s a 6th Sense Beat Yo!! Download all 34 tracks of It’s A 6th Sense Beat … Read more

Sunday Skool Scratch Session @ Reign

July 13, 2010

All veteran DJ’s know the joy of getting together for a weekend scratch session. A Sunday afternoon brought together Florida and Georgia based turntablists for a scratch based gathering at Reign, a clothing boutique located in Orlando, FL. Among the DJ’s in attendance were SPS, J-Storm, Sureshot, RobZilla, Rubox, Y-Not, Rod-1, Dolo, Chrono, WaxAtom, Technic, … Read more

DJ Premier Talks Scratch Sentences, Guru Stories

July 13, 2010

Distortion 2 Static caught up with DJ Premier to talk about the evolution of the scratch sentence, groundbreaking DJ’s, and favorite Guru moments. It took somebody to study Jazzy Jeff and Cash Money and all them to do what I do. I’m just an extension of what they do.

Making of the Despicable Me f/ Pharrell Williams

July 12, 2010

During a feature that goes behind the scenes of the making of the animated film Despicable Me, those involved in the making of the movie discuss the involvement of Pharrell Williams in scoring the film. [Via HHM]

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