88-Keys On Influences & Early Production
Producer 88-Keys reminisces about his early days as a producer, his influences, and working with Kanye West on The Death of Adam. [via Ill Vibes]
DJ Premier On Slaughterhouse, Gang Starr, Real Hip-Hop
DJ Premier talks about the recording of Slaughterhouse, offers some quick comments on a possible future Gang Starr release, and gives his thoughts on real hip-hop.
Hip Hop All Star Mobile Game w/ DJ Green Lantern (Trailer)
With all of the hype surrounding DJ Hero and Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, we knew that it would only be a matter of time before mobile carriers began to jump into the DJ game genre as well. Although Hip Hop All Star features an endorsement from DJ Green Lantern and music from such notables as … Read more
Leonard Dstroy 2009 Instrumental Sampler (Download)
Innate Sounds producer Leonard Dstroy delivers his 2009 instrumental sampler featuring nearly 25 minutes of mixed and blended original beats. Download: 2009 Sampler by Leonard Dstroy Visit Leonard Dstroy on MySpace for more info.
Minneapolis Red Bull Big Tune (August 26th)
The Minneapolis heat of the 2009 Red Bull Big Tune Beat Battle takes place on August 26th at First Avenue. Featured performer: Freeway Door open 8pm 18+ First Avenue 701 First Avenue North Hit up Red Bull Big Tune for more info.
Dr. Dre + HP Aim To Improve Digital Sound Quality
In a recent interview, Jimmy Iovine discussed ambitious plans to increase the quality of digital sound for more discerning listeners. By forming a strategic alliance, which so far includes producer Dr. Dre. and computer manufacturer Hewlett-Packard, all parties hope to address the needs of audiophiles by not only improving the quality of digital sound files, … Read more
Beaterator & Timbaland: Ready Made Music Making (Trailer)
Rockstar games releases a trailer for Beaterator, which will be made available for the PSP and through the PlayStation Network on September 29th, 2009. With ready made loops and other easy features, Beaterator boasts that "anyone can make professional sounding music."
Don Cannon On DJ’ing & Upcoming Projects
iHipHop interviews Don Cannon as he discusses current projects and the role that DJ’ing plays in his overall career.
iSample App Offers Quick iPhone Recording & Looping
iPhone app developer Way Out Ware has released iSample, which is the company’s version of of an sampler with an emphasis on quick and easy recording, playing, and looping. Features: 6 sample pads with direct to disk recording. Fast touch pad response. Up to 6 samples can be played at the same time. Banks of … Read more
J Rocc Live @ King of The Blues
DJ J Rocc gives some quick thoughts on the nature of the blues, then performs live at Guitar Center’s King of the Blues event.