DJ Khalil explains the making of “Kinda Like A Big Deal” by The Clipse f/ Kanye West while discussing the influence of The Meters and demonstrating the use of Native Instruments Guitar Rig and Propellerhead Recycle.
The 1 year anniversary of the Crate Diggers Convention takes place on Saturday, September 26th 2009. Crate Diggers Record Convention Saturday, September 26th 2009 12-5pm Entry Fee: $5 Bombay Bar & Grill Ventura, CA Visit Natural Habitat for more info.
In a video directed by Chris Cairns, The Scratch Perverts and Foreign Beggars are Neurosonics Audiomedical Laboratories. Visit Neurosonics Audiomedical for additional credits, production stills, and project info.
The 2009 DMC World Championships will take place on Friday September 11th & Saturday September 12th and marks the 25th anniversary of the DJ battle. Feature performances are scheduled to include DJ’s Yoda, I-Dee, Q-Bert, Rob Swift, and more.
Visit DMC World for ticketing info.
List of 2009 DMC competitors listed after the break!
Fake Shore Drive delivers footage of the Chicago Red Bull Big Tune Beat Battle, which took place on July 23rd, 2009 and featured J Mac vs. J Rell in a heated battle to determine the winner. Special appearances include Phonte and Just Blaze, plus production from Vanderslice.
Ms. Drama TV interviews Just Blaze as he discusses the impact of the current recession on music producers and recording budgets. You’ve got to admire the way the way Just Blaze easily sidesteps attempts from Ms. Drama to bait him into controversial statements regarding Polow Da Don and mistruths surrounding producer fees. Notable Quote: “The … Read more
Who knows when the traveling producer may need to perform some impromptu recording in an untreated environment. Instructables shows us how to create a portable vocal booth using cardboard boxes, isolation foam, staples, and bolts. Read the entire tutorial [via Make]
Using discarded cassette tapes, artist Brian Dettmer finds a connection between the physical remains of the deceased and the remnants of dead technology. Examples of his work showcase skeletal structures of a ram, elk, bird, and human.
[Brian Dettmer via Design Boom]
More pics after the break!
DJ Muggs talks about various Soul Assassins projects, including a documentary about the creative collective, albums, and businesses such as restaurants and dog kennels. Notable Quote: “I never try to do the sound of the moment, because if you try to do the sound of the moment, you’re going to be chasing your tail for … Read more
The August ’09 issue of Sound & Recording Magazine (Japan) featured the home studio of Los Angeles DJ/musician Dam-Funk. [ S&R via Stones Throw]