Amoeba Records brings another segment of its “What’s In My Bag” interview series. This time Zulu Nation founder Afrika Bambaataa runs through the store’s racks and highlights some his well and lesser-known funk favorites.
Native Instruments celebrates the holidays by launching Synthsgiving. During the promotion NI is offering producers and musicians the opportunity to save up to 75% on the purchase and download of Reaktor 5, FM8, Massive, and Absynth 5 its online store. Head over to Native Instruments for complete details.
DJ Monk-One interviews Prince Paul to discuss his personal struggles as an artist, meeting and working with Stetsasonic, making children’s albums, and his favorite creations.
Part 2 after the break!
Damu The Fudgemunk performs “Prosper” for a Brooklyn BBQ crowd using an Akai MPC2000. Check out Damu’s Kilawatt V1 EP, which includes the vocal version of “Prosper” featuring Raw Poetic of Panacea. Grab the vinyl or download a copy.
Large Professor visits Amoeba Records to browse through its vinyl collection. While browsing the crates and reflecting on titles from Gloria Gayner, Joe Walsh, and Paul Horn, Extra P also recalls some of the lessons that he learned his mentor Paul C such as digging with gloves, special record sleeves, and the importance of meticulousness … Read more
Jazzy Jeff appears in a quick promo for Heineken’s Red Star Soul concert series.
In a recent interview with Friday Night Live, Mr. Porter breaks down the roles and individual strengths of the Aftermath production staff, which includes Dr. Dre, Nottz, Hi-Tek, Focus, and DJ Khalil. The bulk of the interview covers such topics as the upcoming release of Eminem’s Relapse 2, rumors behind the albums creative direction, and … Read more
The.LIFE Files interviews record and advertising executive Steve Stoute as he explains the similarities between the fields of music and marketing as well as general lessons learned while building businesses. You kind of go in and start, and figure out how to make it work later. A lot of times you know that you … Read more
World Champion DJ and Dupspot instructor, DJ Shiftee appears in a Good Day NY segment highlighting a recent trend of increased DJ school enrollments. Frequently citing such reasons as layoff and the recent U.S. recession, students of DJ schools like Dubspot have found new careers behind two turntables.
A perfect gift for anyone with an appreciation for Bob Moog’s engineering mastery, the 2010 Bob Moog Foundation calendar features quotes and info combined with photos straight from the synthesizer creator’s archives.
Grab one for only $20 at the Moog Foundation shop.
Back calendar cover after the break!