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Questlove Challenges Biz Markie (Bob James Related)

October 14, 2009

Questlove compares Tumblin’ Dice to a frog, then talks about the creation of his airtight vinyl library containing over 60,000 records. He also retells the long told tale of Biz Markie’s alleged copy of Bob James performing “Take Me To The Mardi Gras” live without the bells and lays down a challenge for Biz to produce a physical copy of the record. Questlove then breaks down some of the crazy aspects of music publishing, masters, and sampling.

Notable Quote:
“There’s about maybe 15 cats that can bust my behind in record digging. Shadow, Muro…”

Part 2 after the break!

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9th Wonder On Inspiration & Big Breaks

October 14, 2009

9th Wonder talks about his inspiration to make hip-hop, his first big break, a current project with David Banner, and old age. It’s actually pretty impressive that a person as young as 9th Wonder was able to find a use for the phrase “before you were born.”

Shure Introduces SRH750DJ DJ Headphones

October 14, 2009October 14, 2009

Shure has stepped in to the DJ headphone business with the release of their SRH750DJ headphones. Featuring 90 degree swiveling cups along with replaceable cables, the SRH750DJ headphones have an expected retail price of $149.99 and a November 2009 availability date. Visit Shure for more info.

RZA – The Black List Interview

October 16, 2009October 13, 2009

RZA (Wu-Tang Clan, Gravediggaz) discusses the influence Prince Paul and crazy record deals with GZA and ODB. Visit The Black List on MySpace or go grab a copy of the DVD. [via NFADK]

DJ Khalil x 9th Wonder In-Studio

October 13, 2009

Producers 9th Wonder and DJ Khalil join forces in-studio for a quick product endorsement and track preview. [via FWDF]

HP Envy Beats Notebook Additional Details

February 2, 2010October 12, 2009

HP has revealed more details about its Envy 15 Beats notebook, which bears the name and endorsement of Dr. Dre. The super glossy black notebooks share the color scheme of the Monster Beats products along with a highly optimized audio system, Traktor LE software, Audio2 DJ interface, and nightvision VGA webcam.

High quality does not come cheap, so get your wallets ready if you plan to grab one. Shipping October 22nd, HP Envy Beats notebooks also feature a starting price of $2,299.

[via Dvice]

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Don Cannon Loves DJ Hero

October 12, 2009

DJ/Producer Don Cannon steps away from the tables and over to the controller to go a few rounds with Activision’s DJ Hero. [via Nah Right]

Cassette Tape Measure Is Analog Enhanced DIY

October 9, 2009

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Producers, audiophiles, and other overall music enthusiasts tend to have somewhat of a handyman (or handywoman) streak that’s always itching to get out of them. It’s only fitting that when installing speaker mounts or measuring square footage for sound insulation one would rather perform the task with an entertaining tool such as the Cassette Tape Measure by Gama-Go. For $8 you really can’t go wrong.

Grab your own from Gama-Go!

[via Dvice via Boing Boing]

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The Electro Wars Documentary (Trailer)

October 8, 2009

The trailer for The Electro Wars features producers Steve Aoki, A-Trak, LMFAO, Pitbull, Chromeo, DJ Eclipse, DJ Q-bert, and more as they discuss the emergence, history, and meaning of electro music. [via NFADK]

Cool & Dre On Social Media And News

October 8, 2009

Jessie Maguire and Cool & Dre talk further about their creative direction, the power of new media, and their role in providing relevant non-entertainment news to fans and followers. “I’m engaged and there are so many things that I feel effect the community and our people that I feel as though I can break it down … Read more

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