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!
Akai Professional has released SynthStation, an iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad app that delivers portable music production capabilities for on the go music making. In addition to its MPC pads and mixer, SynthStation features three virtual-analog synthesizers, a sequencer, arpeggiator w/ preset patterns, effect, filters, a range of drum kits, and more. See video of … Read more
Pay attention as Philly’s DJ Cash Money demonstrates how to properly rock doubles of LL Cool J’s “Rock The Bells” during a live performance at The Roots Jam, which recently took place at NYC’s Highline Ballroom.
The Propellerhead software team opens the doors to their headquarters to discuss the company and its philosophy behind developing music software. Founded in 1994 with a love of synthesizers and the goal of creating experimental software, the company’s staff reveals the process of moving from its original release of Rebirth to Reason 1.0, then finally … Read more
The Waxpoetics team came together again to release another edition of Cover Story, a book series chronicling some of stranger vinyl album covers that a collector may run across. Head over to Waxpoetics to see more of Cover Story, Volume 2: Odd, Obscure, and Outrageous Album Art.
Berkely grad and Aftermath staff producer Dawaun Parker takes viewers into his home studio to talk about how NI Maschine fits into his music making workflow both his mobile and home setup. Dawaun also shows viewers how he goes about selecting sounds and building kits while discussing the importance of speed and efficiency along with … Read more
You’re not a true crate digger until you’ve had an argument/conversation like this.
IgnantWitted caught up with D.C. producer Oddissee to talk about regional influences and his love for live instrumentation, the need to stay away from divisions within hip-hop, and allowing oneself to step outside of musical restrictions. Just strong, consistent work ethic is what I’m known for.
DJ Rob Swift talks about his latest album The Architect, working with Bob James, and the influence of classical music on his recent work. Rob Swift also gets talks about stretching artistic boundaries and the longevity that can come from remaining open. I would hear myself introduce a sound and then bring that sound back … Read more