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Boola x Ski Beatz In Studio Production Conversation

February 13, 2014August 4, 2011

Legendary producers Boola and Ski Beatz take some time out to have personal conversation about their favorite experiences while working in the studio and individual projects, Cut From A Different Cloth and 24 Hour Karate School Pt. 2. The two then head into the studio to get deeper into the music, unreleased music, and letting … Read more

Vestax PMC-05 Pro Beginnings w/ Qbert and Yogafrog

February 13, 2014August 4, 2011

Many DJ’s, including myself, spent a significant portion of their lives standing behind a Vestax PMC-05 Pro mixer. Here DJ Qbert, Yogafrog, and discuss the birth and evolution of the Vestax PMC-05 Pro mixer, which happened to be first mixer to ever have a hamster switch.

Lord Finesse Talks Record Digging, Convention Stories

February 13, 2014August 2, 2011

Lord Finesse talks about the meaning behind Diggin’ In The Crates, hardcore crate digging, the importance of music knowledge, and tells glorious record convention stories. Notable Quote: If you’re gonna get in this game. Do it because you genuinely love music. It’s not about the records. It’s not about the drum machine. It’s always about … Read more

Richie A’s Samples Mariah Carey – Beat Making Video

February 13, 2014August 2, 2011

Producer Riche A of R productions drops beat making video, which showcases his flipping of a Maria Carey sample.

Kaimbr Playing Beats From Mr. Miyagi Beat Tape

February 13, 2014August 2, 2011

Producer Kaimbr breaks down the beats and inspiration from his latest beat tape entitled Mr. Miyagi. Kaimbr gets deep into the history of the music, Bill Conti, Zamphir, and more.

Dawaun Parker Talks The Decision, Berklee, Dr. Dre

February 13, 2014August 2, 2011

Native New Englander Dawaun Parker talks about attending school at Berklee, musical roots in Boston, working with Dr. Dre and Eminem, and working on his first solo project, The Decision.

Just Blaze On DJ’ing, Bullfighting, Current Projects

February 13, 2014July 29, 2011

Flyprints interviews producer Just Blaze about his stance against bullfighting, respect for other living beings, and the progression from DJ’ing to production.

Note: Head straight to pt. 2 after the jump for the music talk.

DJ Qbert Live Vinyl Drumming Footage

February 13, 2014July 28, 2011

A little something for the turntablists. DJ Qbert rocks the drums.

T-Pain Suing Maker of Auto-Tune Antares

February 13, 2014July 28, 2011

The irony is overwhelming! Yes, you read it correctly. T-Pain and Auto-Tune are having having serious legal issues. If there were anyone who should proclaim eternal love for Auto-Tune, it would be T-Pain. Now the artist/producer is suing Antartes, the maker of Auto-Tune, for at least $1 million in damages because he claims that the company is using his likeness without permission.

Don Cannon’s New Balance Promo

February 13, 2014July 27, 2011

New Balance presents a day in the life of Don Cannon. From the club to the studio and various activities throughout the day, Don Cannon shows viewers a bit of his daily hard work. [via 2db]

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