Producer/artist Ryan Leslie narrates portions of his signature studio session videos featuring Swizz Beatz, Drake, and Pusha T.
88-Keys tells his story of first meeting Q-Tip and gaining notoriety as a crate digger and sample specialist with record dealer John Carraro.
MTV interviews Soulja Boy to discuss his recent work with Kanye West, artistic growth, and benefits of collaborating with others.
One need look no further for DJ’ing inspiration. The Adventures of Grandmaster Roc Raida provides tour and battle footage of DJ Roc Raida along with interviews from those who had the unique privilege of knowing him.
Parts 2 through 6 after the break!
Red Bull drops official promo from the 2009 Red Bull Big Tune Beat Battle that recently took place in Atlanta, GA. Hosted by producer Vitamin D, the video features interviews with finalists Hannibal and Frank Dukes (winner) along with footage of the final round. Again, congrats to 2009 champion Frank Dukes! Although competitive producer events … Read more
Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) has announced an update to its well received 10 input/14 output Ultralite-mk3 interface. As the first-ever “hybrid” audio interface of its kind, the UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid provides flexible and mobile operation via FireWire or hi-speed USB2 connectivity to a Mac or PC computer, with professional audio quality at samples rates up … Read more
88-Keys and Mr. Bentley go to work using an Akai MPC3000 for the making of “Deal Breakers”.
Parts 2 & 3 after the break!
Get ready for another case of studio Envy. RJD2 first shows of his skills in the kitchen, then reveals some of the jewels contained in his home studio. [via SG]
Look out Guitar Center, Best Buy, Dr. Dre, Monster Cable have partnered up to bring DJ’ing even farther into the mainstream. With the creation of an in-store area appropriately named “Club Beats”, the retailer plans to offer a broad selection of DJ related and music making products. Best Buy sees this DJ-focused offering as something … Read more
If you’ve about an hour to spare, take a glance at this interview with Dr. Dre, which was filmed in January of 1997 during the production of the film Rhyme & Reason. Some of the covered topics include long term planning, artistic responsibility, critics, and his now over a decade old thoughts about the future … Read more