Producers and bedroom junkies take note, Tru Skool just announced the Beat Grinder Beat Competition @ Liv July 2nd. For those wishing to enter the competition: Registration fee is $5.00 before June 27th or $10 before June 30th. Registration fee is payable in cash only. Entries are accepted at MAJOR in Georgetown, located at 1426 … Read more
Much respect to all of the producers & beatmakers who took the time to craft an entry for the Crate Kings Spring ’08 Beat Battle. Our highly respected judge Riggs Morales, Sr. Director of A&R Shady Records/Goliath Artists, Inc. has listened to all of your entries and made his final decision along with no holds … Read more
Here’s a clip of producer Illmind at the recent Attack of The Blaps producer showcase that took place last week. In this segment Illmind flips a sample of Sade’s "No Ordinary Love" straight from the sampler while giving the crowd a little surprise at the end. Respect to Illmind
Congrats to producer Illmind for taking the title last night as he beat out 11 other producers live on stage at Fillmore at The Theater of Living Arts. Earning runner up honors was Philadelphia native "Ritz". The event featured performances from 9th Wonder, Bahamadia, Freway, and even Rich Mediina. Both Illmind and Ritz will automatically … Read more
On May 30, 2008 Dynamic Producer in conjuction with Roland and Inner Loop Records have come together to present the Dynamic Beatdown Battle. The event will feature 16 producers going head to head for the title of D.C.’s hottest beat maker. Judges include Blink!, P-Stew, and Bobby Creekwater. Prizes include: Cash Roland Juno G Keyboard … Read more
Attention beat heads and producers… the schedule has been announced for the 2008 season of the Red Bull Big Tune beat battle tour. The 2007 series was crazy, so I can only imagine what 2008 is going to look like now that the even has gotten some more exposure. Check the schedule below for the … Read more
JDA Entertainment Presents: ATL Producer’s Beat Battle taking place on May 10th 2008. Not sure how many total participants there are, but nonetheless, this looks like a great opportunity to showcase your skills in front of a live crowd. Registration begins at 3pm. For more info contact: Jas @ (404) 207-6717 Venue Info: Djangos 495 … Read more
Producers Rik Marvel, Illmind, and Marco Polo face off onstage to showcase an original track using a sample from the Exorcist soundtrack. Half battle/half showcase, each of them was able to flip the exact same sample snippet into a uniquely personal track. Although the sound quality was questionable, they all still killed it.
Just a reminder to everyone that although the April 21deadline is coming upon us, it’s not too late to enter the Crate Kings Spring Producer Beat Battle! Competition has already seriously heated up, but there is still room for more to compete. Visit the Crate Kings forums for official rules and the chance have your … Read more
View footage from the recent Red Bull Big Tune Chicago Beat Battle. In the final round producers Tall Black Guy and Rio went head to head to determine who had the hottest tracks in the Windy City. At times it looked more like a dance competition, but even fancy footwork and on stage antics can’t … Read more