Evidence makes a guest appearance on 88-Keys’s MPC3000 during the Fresh Rhymes & Videotape Tour. On the Fresh Rhymes & Videotape Tour bus I brought my trusty (& never rusty… but sometimes ‘crusty’) Akai MPC 3000 (named “Raw Dawg”) with me to try & get it pop’n on the ’studio’ in our tour bus… We … Read more
Here’s a chance to win a copy of the 5th edition of The BeatTips Manual: Beatmaking, the Hip Hop/Rap Music Tradition, and the Common Composer written by Amir “Sa’id” Said. The 5th edition of The BeatTips Manual, which is scheduled for a November 23rd release, covers many of the traditional stumbling points for aspiring producers … Read more
Ignantwitted drops an interview with Exile to talk about his preference for working with unknown MC’s, his goal of bringing the West Coast back, his process of creation, and performing live with the MPC.
Just Blaze and The Alchemist go head to head, beat for beat at yesterdays Red Bull Big Tune Finals, which took place in Atlanta. Congrats to Toronto producer Frank Dukes for winning the title! [via MI]
Just when you though that Activision and DJ Hero had completely taken over the spotlight, rival video game Scratch: The Ultimate DJ returns with a promo focusing on its Numark developed controller. Complete with guidance from Mix Master Mike and authentic Akai MPC drum pads, Numark boasts a controller capable of realistic scratching and mixing … Read more
Never one to be content with mere ordinary ordinary records, DJ Qbert heads to Ameoba Records for a bit of crate and digital digging along with talk of brain entrainment, chakras, 3rd eyes, and visionary dreams.
Who said that beat battles were only for the unknown? iStandard’s first Celebrity Beat Battle featured producers Amadeus, Rsonist, Digga, Bink, Illmind, Street Radio and J Cardim battling it out head-to-head, on stage. [Respect to IW]
It’s not unusual for fans to wear their musical tastes on their sleeves, so it’s only fitting that some would also want wear it around their necks. These limited-edition Sonic Fabric neckties consist of actual recycled audio cassette tape interwoven with polyester thread to create the ultimate combination of audio and visual style. Visit Supermarket … Read more
DJ Stretch Armstrong takes a trip to the campus of Columbia University to explain meeting Bobbito, hosting their radio show on WKCR, and memorable moments of interactions with such artists as Nas, Kool G Rap, Big Pun and more.
Some older footage of Chairman Mao and DJ Premier on the Red Bull Music Academy couch discussing Premo’s childhood, classic hip-hop memories, and the development of his unique production style.