Audio Perm, the recently formed production crew consisting of Julian Fairbanks, Depo Shot, and Cory Grindberg, has united for its first collective instrumental release. The 22 track beat tape features a robust collection of impressively layered and well thought out instrumentals, which should come as no surprise considering that each member of Audio Perm was … Read more
Another Crate Kings favorite, DJ Ian Head delivers his July ’09 Mixtape along with insightful commentary explaining the selections. As the result of a coast to coast Amtrack train ride/vinyl hunting adventure, Cross-Country Digging features a soulful extravaganza from such artists as Bernard Purdie, Soul Children, Idris Muhammed, Ripple, Lonnie Smith, and even Bob Dylan. … Read more
Award winning astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and Antares founder Dr. Harold Hildebrand will examine the scientific basis of Auto-Tune in the premier episode of Nova Science Now, which airs tonight on PBS. Check your local listings and make sure your DVR is set for what promises to be a unique, informed discussion of Auto-Tune voice … Read more
Marco Polo & Torae appear with DJ Pemier on Live From HeadQCourterz to discuss their album Double Barrell, hip-hop, and more.
Here we have the official video highlight reel for Sha Money XL’s One Stop Shop Producers Conference featuring panel highlights and conversations with producers such as Just Blaze, RZA, Hi-Tek, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, Steve Lobel, Dru Ha, and Drumma Boy, and more. In addition, the video features beat battle footage and the crowning of the … Read more
Gooch sits down with The Alchemist to discuss DJ’ing/button pressing for Eminem, career milestones, future goals, and the difference in recognition between being The Alchemist vs Eminem’s DJ. [via Paul Cantor]
Mixtape and club legend DJ Kid Capri discusses first becoming involved with hip-hop, the significance of Serato, production, upcoming projects, and his impact on the improved career prospects and increased salaries for other DJ’s. Notable Quotes: "I started a revolution with the DJ’ing thing. There were DJ’s before me that came out, but I was … Read more
Influenced by the Vinyl Killer, Rhea Jeong’s concept of a magnetic levitating vinyl “turntable” features a neat square base and self-propelled red ball containing stylus, amp, and speaker.
The seemingly magical vinyl player looks great, but don’t get your hopes up. As a concept design, the retail release date for the Void is set for sometime between never and someday in your dreams.
More pics after the break!
On July 18, 2009 the city of Montreal will play host to The Art of Producing Beat Battle featuring judges Neo Da Matrix, DJ Manifest, and Bad News Brown.
A total of 32 producers compete using 10 tracks of their best work with juding based on originality, crowd reaction, and mixing & editing.
Additional info after the break!
DJ Premier discusses the role of vinyl and DJ’s in the creation and prolifration of authentic hip-hop music. Primo also touches on critics, upcoming projects, and more. Notable Quotes: "We still make the vinyl because I still like vinyl. It’s a little more costly out of my pocket, but we don’t care, we do it … Read more