LUSSW Magazine drops an in-studio interview with DJ Premier as he talks about the evolution of hip-hop from a music of young people to a mix of both older and younger participants, reveals his all-time favorite equipment (Akai MPC 60, 60II, and S950), and gives his opinion about new and emerging technologies involved in music … Read more
During his latest segment of "Inside The Craft", Rik Cordero interviews Illmind at the Harlem Children’s Zone, a non-profit community organization, as the producer talks about the importance of offering guidance and giving back to younger generations. [via Illmind]
Respect due to Seattle based producers KDcuts and Tryfe for teaming up and offering this collection of Bollywood inspired beats entitled Bombs Over Baghdad (B.O.B.). Although each instrumental was individually created, the 13 track beat tape delivers a high powered, yet cohesive sound throughout the entire project.
Download: Bombs Over Baghdad (B.O.B) by KDCuts & Tryfe
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Rear cover + track list after the break!
Soul Culture drops an excellent interview with Oddisse during his recent trip to London. Here the Diamond District producer talks about his first Casio keyboard, discovering production during his senior year of high school, the influence of his multicultural heritage, and looking to other genres of music for inspiration. The real meat of the interview … Read more
What better way to make use of your collections of dollar bin gems and empty vinyl covers than to create a side table. The Album Side Table by Bughouse shows what can be done with a bunch of common records and little ingenuity. With a price tag of $450 your wallet will do a little … Read more
Producer IV shares with us his 13 track instrumental album entitled Never Sleep. The collection features a diverse selection of layered instruments and sounds along with ample cuts and scratches. "Welcome to NEVER SLEEP – a collection of instrumentals I have produced over the past few months along with a couple of bonus tracks. All … Read more
John Hall, owner of Musicol Recording Studios, discusses the history of vinyl and dying art of cutting records by hand.
Legendary musician Joe Bataan discusses his 40 year experience in the music business, various ups and downs in life, evolution of style, and culture wars. Notable Quote: "What do I have to offer? I always ask myself that question" "I enjoy this business and that’s the one ingredient that most people should bring to the … Read more
The Soul By The Pound producer showcase returns for Floridians looking for local beat related event. The free showcase will take place on July, 8, 2009 at Tatame. Wednesday July 8, 2009 Free Entry: 18+ 10pm to 2am Tatame 223 West Fairbanks Avenue Winter Park, FL Visit UJEmpire for more details.
With accusations of stolen battle routines and ample in-your-face antics, the DJ Supreme vs. John Swan round of the 2009 DMC Battle for U.S. Supremacy was definitely entertaining. DMC Battle for U.S. Supremacy Results: 1st Place: DJ Supreme 2nd Place: DJ SPS Check out DMC USA for more info about upcoming events.