Black Milk: Thoughts On Motivation & Creativity
Producer Black Milk gives thoughts on creativity and originality and the role that they play in defining an artists. In addition, he discusses other artists and ideas that inspire him to create music.
Vinyl People (Mini-Documentary)
Vinyl People offers another perspective into the lives and personalities of hardcore record lovers.
Sean Garrett & Bangladesh: Focused On Hits
Bangladesh and Sean Garrett appear in-studio to give their thoughts on the need to create hits, the fallacy of having hundreds of beats, and delivering emotion in your music. “So I always try to make hit records. If it ain’t important I’m not even gonna do it.” – Bangladesh “The label is focused on the … Read more
Ohmega Watts On Sampling & Personal Responsibility
Grounded TV interviews Ohmega Watts as he discusses his production workflow and his unique blend of live and electronic instruments. Ohmega also goes further into his philosophy about artistic personal responsibility and the influence of new technology, information sharing, and the current saturation of music.
DJ Craze – Roc Raida Tribute @ Tableturns Reunion
DJ Craze performs a live turntable massacre during a Roc Raida tribute at the recent Tableturns Reunion.
Peanut Butter Wolf On Charizma & Music Video Collecting
Peanut Butter Wolf tells the story of founding Stones Throw, working with Charizma, collecting music videos, and his newly found habit of barking during interviews.
Moby’s Insane Drum Machine & Synth Collection
You may not be a fan of Moby’s music, but I guarantee that you’ll drool over his collection of vintage drum machines and synthesizers. The massive collection features rare homemade drum machines and doubles, even triples of certain models.
GrooveMaker Hip-Hop Twitter Giveaway
IK Multimedia recently released new Techno and Trance versions of their popular Groovemaker app for the iPhone/iPod Touch and to celebrate here’s a chance to win a copy of Groovemaker Hip-Hop. The Groovemaker (Hip-Hop, Techno, Trance, House, Club) remixing application offers real-time, on the go mixing and remixing for anyone with an iPhone to create full … Read more
MPC2500 Gutted & Deconstructed
Hopefully most Akai owners will never have to witness their beloved music machine being gutted like this MPC2500 was. It’s not exactly pretty sight, but fascinating stuff for those that have been curious about the innards of a sampler/sequencer/drum machine.
Zaytoven On Producing Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane
Producer Zaytoven discusses working with Young Jeezy on creation of “Trap Or Die 2”, the process behind the recording the song, and his history with Gucci Mane. [Ms. R via NR]