Producer Alex Da Kid (Eminem, Nicki Minaj, B.o.B.) talks to MTV about his poor instrument playing and cross genre influences. Before moving into production Alex Da Kid studied audio technology where one of his teachers served as a well-connected mentor who helped to get the producer’s career started. I play guitar really badly and I … Read more
Pt. 2 of Grind Music Radio’s interview with Nashiem Myrick has the producer discussing The Commission, meeting and working with fellow producer Carlos Broady, and running down a list of his favorite work, most of which he claims is unreleased. So I meet up with Carlos. The first day we get together we go to … Read more
The Hastings Set drops a quick teaser of DJ Khalil and Chin (The New Royals) in-studio recording vocals and other pieces for the opening sequence of Eminem’s “Almost Famous” from the Recovery album
On Saturday, June 26th, 2010 producers from Birmingham and London will converge a the Vibe Bar to compete in the sixth King of The Beats producer challenge. Hosted by Sparkii Ski and featuring DJ’s Random and Devestate on the 1’s and 2’s.
King of The Beats 6: Who’s Gonna Take The Crate
The Vibe Bar
Sat June 26th
91 Brick Lane
London, E1 6Q
Hit the break for the crate digging inspired promo video.
The Stupendous Adventures of Marco Polo Beat Showcase: Toronto Edition goes down on Saturday, June 26th, 2010. Check out the promo video as featured producers Frank Dukes, Rich Kidd, and Moss take you inside their home studios to show off their setups and discuss the Toronto production scene. See the Stupendous Adventures of Marco Polo … Read more
Here’s a great chance for music makers to do what they love and possibly win some great prizes. The Ableton Summer Music Challenge offers young creators ages 18 and under the opportunity to win prizes for both themselves and their schools. Challenge Details: Two age groups: Under 15 and 15-18 One track per person Must … Read more
Creative Control delivers highlights of Ski Beatz performing live at the BluRoc Festival, which took place today at the Brooklyn Bowl.
Hi-Res, Style Misia, DiBia$e, Tauras, DeUNO, DJ Finyl, G Rocka, and Captain did battle at Los Angeles Red Bull Big Tune Event. Congrats to DiBia$e for the win and the nicely layered Patrice Rushen sample flip.
Random Thought:
Plenty of air keyboard and air drums, but nobody plays air guitar anymore?
See more footage after the break!
Grind Music Radio returns with Nashiem Myrick (CNN, Black Rob, Ma$e, Mariah Carey, Lil’ Kim) of Bad Boy’s Hitmen as he discusses his start in production making pause tapes and interning at Bad Boy records. The height of the interview is where he reveals that the first beat he ever made using professional production equipment, … Read more
DJ Funktual caught up with Ski Beatz in the Dojo to discuss the producer’s history, being discovered by Mister Magic & Marley Marl, working with Original Flavor, and receiving his first record deal through DJ Clark Kent.
Later Ski talks about his music influences, meeting Jay Z, and producing Reasonable Doubt, and plays name that tune with a stack of funk and soul 45’s.
See parts 2 and 3 after the break!