The 2010 Red Bull Big Tune Beat Battle came to Philadelphia where a stage full of talented producers battled it out for the right to take part in the national finals, which will take place in Chicago this fall. Take a look as producers Sixth Sense, Vanderslice, T-Mos, Apple Juice Kid, The Arcitype, The Incredible … Read more
It may be short notice, but if you’re in the Detroit area tonight, consider heading over to the J Dilla Foundation’s Official Launch Party. The event will be hosted by Dwele & Bobo Lamb and will feature a special performance by Illa J. J Dilla Foundation Presents: The Official Launch PartySaturday, June 12th, 20108pm-2am N’Namdi … Read more
Do you remember when DJ’s kept records in their bags? Now they apparently carry DJ Hero 2 video game controllers… in their “exclusive turntable bags” by Puma (free w/ pre-order). [via RTD]
DJ Muggs gives an in-studio interview to discuss Kill Devil Hills, his latest project with Ill Bill, and the process of creating an album with an artist from the ground up. According to Muggs, the two spent roughly 10 days together going through sounds, samples, and unfinished beats before recording. Building a record together from … Read more
Phillip Bell, the artist/graphic designer behind the artwork for the latest Crate Kings 5: Stax O’ Wax compilation, put together a limited run pressing of t-shirts and posters. If you participated in the project, this is your chance to have physical memorabilia associated with the project. If you love the compilation or the artwork, this … Read more
As if you haven’t had enough already, Activision has announced the upcoming release of DJ Hero 2. Scheduled for fall 2010 availability, DJ Hero 2 will feature music from Dr. Dre, The Chemical Brothers, Kanye West, Metallica, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and over 85 more artists. The game’s producers promise that DJ Hero 2 will feature … Read more
4oneFunk and F.A.M.E. collaborator Teeko took the stage at the Colorado DMC regional finals to deliver a soulful, live rendition of “Sunbeams Theme.”
DJ Ian Head delivers another one of his mixes of originals. His June 2010 entitled Summer Sun reminds us that sometimes we just need to sit back, take it easy, and enjoy the music. Yes, Lonnie Liston Smith’s “Devika” is insane! This is a short collection of more relaxed joints as we ease into summer. … Read more
Q-Tip continues his Grind Music interview to discuss first receiving recognition as a production with the release of “One Love” by Nas and preferences for producing vs MC’ing.
In a previous interview DJ Nu-Mark spoke about his use of production equipment and ran down his most wanted hardware/software features. Here Nu-Mark goes into his vinyl lined studio to delve deep into the use of Native Instruments Maschine and how the device/system has affected his workflow and music making.