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Groove Store Record Shop Footage (Paris)

September 29, 2009

Typical record store videos fall into the category of extraordinarily ordinary. However, anytime vinyl footage is combined with a soundtrack such as “Free Soul” by John Klemmer, it becomes a vitual must view. Here’s a tour of the smaller sized, but seemingly well stocked Groove Store Record Shop located in Paris France.

Cool & Dre Talk Studios, Wale, Queen Latifah

September 29, 2009

Jessie Maguire interviews producers Cool & Dre as they discuss their Miami waterfront recording studio, music business success, projects with Wale and Queen Latifah, and the fun involved in creating music.

Swizz Beatz On Publishing, Kid Robot, Multi-Level Marketing (MLM)

September 29, 2009

Producer Swizz Beatz offers his thoughts relating to the trend of established producers taking undue credit, publishing, and royalties from deserving artists and producers. Peppered with freestyles, Swizz Beatz later discusses Kid Robot, current label info, and a partnership with MarketAmerica to form some sort of strange multi-level marketing music scheme. [via RTNY]

Roc Raida Time Lapse Tribute Sketch

September 28, 2009

RollersStudio created a time lapse video tribute to that late Grandmaster Roc Raida. [RollersStudio via WS1984]

Beaterator Promo f/ Pete Rock, Jay Electronica, Twista

September 28, 2009

Rockstar Games releases another celebrity artist promo. This time Pete Rock, Ski Beatz, Marco Polo, Jay Electronica, Dru Ha, Buckshot, and Twista make an appearance with the to play with the production video game.

Brooklyn Record Riot (September Edition)

February 2, 2010September 26, 2009

The next Brooklyn Record Riot takes place on Sunday September 27th from 12pm to 8pm. Admission $3, Early Bird(10am): $20 Warsaw 261 Driggs Ave. Brooklyn, NY Visit Brooklyn Record Riot for more info. Check out footage from previous Record Riot events.

Portable Turntable Clocks

September 26, 2009

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Portable turntables are beautiful specimens to begin with, but add in time telling functionality and they nearly become a necessity.

Pixelthis produces these handmade gems for collections, crate diggers, and vinyl junkies…. grab your own for $89.

More pics after the break!

DJ A-Trak Remembers Roc Raida

September 25, 2009September 24, 2009

DJ A-Trak takes a few moments to share some very personal memories of legendary turntablist DJ Roc Raida. A-Trak recalls the deep impression that Roc Raida left on the then up and coming battle DJ and tells a number of personal anectdotes that convey Raida’s sincere nature. When you’re this passionate about your craft, when … Read more

K-Salaam & Beatnick On Sponsors, Cohesiveness, Branding

September 24, 2009

K-Salaam & Beatnick, discuss a possible name change, how the duo was formed, and physically making the move from Minnesota to New York. The two also go further into the importance of maintaining a cohesive project, establishing their brand, and working with independent sponsors.

Freedom of Beats w/ DJ Revolution, Nu-mark, Evidence

September 24, 2009September 23, 2009

Bring a laptop, bring some beats, bring some records… DJ Revolution explains the spirit and nature of the LA’s Freedom of Beats event, which featured DJ Nu-mark and Evidence.

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