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Battle (Movie Trailer)

January 4, 2010

Filmed in Atlanta, GA and scheduled for a Summer 2010 release, Battle aims to capture the hearts of aspiring hip-hop producers/beatmakers worldwide. “Battle” is a coming of age drama about an unknown producer who pursues his passion for composing music. He wants to produce music for the top rappers in the industry. He must find … Read more

Chasing The Dragon – J. Rocc (Record Room Tour)

January 4, 2010

During an appearance on Benji B’s BBC Radio 1xtra show, J.Rocc hands a little preview of his single “Chasing The Dragon” from his upcoming album entitled Some Cold Rock Stuf. Word has it that the video only shows a fraction of his entire vinyl collection. Drool on.

Timeless – Suite For Ma Dukes DVD Box Set

January 6, 2010January 4, 2010

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The limited edition DVD box set of Timeless, the 3 part event honoring producer J Dilla, Arthur Verocai, and Mulatu, and featuring The Suite For Ma Dukes Orchestra, will be available March 2010. In addition to appearances from such J Dilla admirers as Karriem Riggins, Posdnuos, and Common, Timeless features extra behind the scenes footage, music, liner notes, and more.

Download: “Take Notice” (Mixed and mastered by Bob Power)

Visit VTech for additional release details.

Live video of “Take Notice” after the break!

88-Keys: Lost Dilla Beat Tapes & Networking

January 2, 2010

Gasface interviews producer 88-Keys as he remembers meeting J Dilla for the first time at Battery Studios, being robbed of his Dilla beat tape collection, and networking with Shawn J Period.

Propellerhead Lowers Price of Reason 4

January 2, 2010

Propellerhead Software starts the New Year by offering producers and other music makers a new, lower price on Reason 4 and, as a direct result, the Record Reason Duo. With Reason 4 and the Record Reason Duo available for $349 and $449 respectively, there may be no better time for an upgrade or new product … Read more

DJ Qbert Demos The Scratchophone

January 7, 2010December 31, 2009

DJ Qbert gives the Scratchophone portable scratch instrument a serious working over.

A Decade of Flying Lotus – Mixed by Gaslamp Killer

December 27, 2009

Producer Flying Lotus delivers a holiday gift to all of his loyal listeners with the release of A Decade of Flying Lotus, a collection of mostly unheard projects mixed by Gaslamp Killer. I felt it was time to let go of some things that have been gathering dust. Some old things, and some new things, … Read more

Just Blaze’s Notable Baseline Studios Memories

December 27, 2009

Just Blaze runs down some of the more notable moments in the history of Baseline Studios, including the making of iconic recordings such as Streets Is Watching and violent, blood-filled recording sessions. [via Nah Right]

Hip Hop In Context w/ 9th Wonder & Christopher Martin

December 24, 2009December 24, 2009

How would you like to receive college credit for knowing about Outkast? 9th Wonder discusses teaching a course entitled Hip Hop In Context (1973-1997) with Christopher Martin (Play) at North Carolina Central University and maintaining his soulful style when working with various artists. I don’t really get into the technicalities of it. I just get that feeling in … Read more

Unfunky Drummer & Other Instant Production Solutions

December 24, 2009

Yes, Dream On Pro is a spoof based on trends in music production technology, but are software tools that require no musical talent or skill really that far from reality? Certainly a software suite containing such tools as Unfunky Drummer, Make Music Like, and Creative Difference Engine would become an instant bestseller. [David Kusek via … Read more

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