If there’s anyone who’s capable of articulating the substance and meaning of a great song, it’s Bob Power. In a promo for his upcoming course at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, the legendary engineer (A Tribe Called Quest, D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, De La Soul) and Adjuct Faculty Member of The Clive Davis Department of … Read more
A very enthusiastic Young Guru tells the story of behind 9th Wonder’s work with Jay Z and ability to produce quick beats.
Just Blaze and Alchemist run down some of beats that were passed over and later became hit. Artists who lost out include include Memphis Bleak, Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Ghostface, and Jay Z. Just Blaze and ALC also touch on the first time they both heard their own beats on TV and radio. Everything is this … Read more
StrasTV drops an interview with DJ Premier as the producer discusses first being inspired by DJ’s in 1975, personal production competition between him and RZA, record that he wishes that he produced. I wish I produced “The Bridge” by M.C. Shan… [via LFH]
DJ Scratch took to the stage for an exhibition at the Core DJ’s Retreat, which took place this past weekend in Orlando. Scratch runs down his famous Jason routine then finishes with classic juggling and body tricks.
Kon & Amir, heroes of crate diggers and dusty fingered vinyl junkies around the world, drop their combined list of the 50 Greatest Hip-Hop Samples of All Time. The list starts off with the time honored David Axelrod and proceeds onto Monty Alexander, The Heath Brothers, Gwen McCrae, Skull Snaps, and Melvin Bliss. Is their … Read more
Japanese vinyl maker Toyo Kasei opens its doors to show how a smaller plant operates. Unlike the mass automated plants that viewers have become accustomed to seeing, at Toyo Kasei each record is individually pressed, trimmed, and labled by an technician.
DJ Craze, winner of multiple DMC World Championships, steps up to his gold Technics turntables and rips apart a set using NI Traktor Scratch Pro and Kontrol X1 controller. Using the X1, Craze simultaneously triggers cue points on both decks, while still staying true to his roots with some serious beatjuggling.
This Is 50 interviews producer Scoop Deville (Snoop Dogg) as he talks about learning production, networking, significant track placements, and the influence of his father, Kid Frost.
Crate diggers unite… On May 25th, 2010 Ground Lift Media presents the 2nd annual Live At The Barbeque: Record /mp3 Swap. The event features DJ’s all night, free food, and no cover charge. Bring your old vinyl, mp3 crates, & an appetite for FREE food. This event was created for DJs by DJs, but all … Read more