Michigan Hip Hop delivers a three part interview with Detroit producer Mr. Porter (D12, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Pharoahe Monch) that covers his development as a producer, selling his first beat, valuable lessons learned from Dr. Dre and Eminem, and much more. What I learned from Dre is…I’ll listen to a song that I’m doing … Read more
Best of luck in getting your hands on one of these limited edition Philadelphia DJ Day fitteds . The limited run was created by ElmCompany especially for notable participants in the city’s September 24th event. [via Strictly Fitteds]
Waajeed (Slum Village, PPP) drops a free for all download of “Tetris” to support upcoming dates for the Beat Machine Tour, which will feature live DJ sets from him along with Ge-ology and Blu Jemz. Download: “Tetris” by Waajeed
DJ Jazzy Jeff explains how he utilizes Ableton and Serato together to create and perform live sets.
You say that you eat, sleep, and breath production, but do you really mean it? As part of their Lifestyle Home Textile Collection, Diesel has designed and released a set of turntable bedding inspired by DJ’s and producers. Visit Diesel for more info, then hit up a retail location to grab your own. [OhGizmo via Freshome]
Stones Throw founder Peanut Butter Wolf discusses the label, Dam-Funk, Gary Wilson, Michael Jackson, and video DJ’ing.
Sit back and catch on the day’s production news and releases… DJ Ian Head drops his October 2009 mix entitled Good ‘Ol Soul (For Carlos), which is dedicated to Carlos Alvarez. Today Native Instruments ABSYNTH 5, GUITAR RIG 4 PRO, KONTAKT 4, and KOMPLETE 6 became officially available. The New York Times tells the story … Read more
Using his own Flipcam, Questlove serves up footage of DJ Jazzy Jeff scratching and destroying LL Cool J’s “Rock The Bells“. [via KTL]
Prince Paul offers commentary on so-called hipsters, skinny jeans, and new styles of hip-hop. Paul also touches on New York hip-hop, touring with Freddie Fox, and new projects.
Notable Quote:
“Everything to me seems like an offshoot or a bite of something else, especially in hip-hop at this point. I don’t think I’ve heard anything super-duper original for the first time in the last ten years.”
Part 2 after the break!
It’s official… 9th Wonder watched way too much TV as a child. After breaking down elements of the Rocky III soundtrack, 9th Wonder challenges producers and beatmakers to flip the themes from Who’s The Boss, The 25,000 Pyramid, Family Ties, and more. [via 2db]