Big Korey constructs a beat using an MPC 2000 XL and Korg keyboard. Producer’s are getting started early nowadays, this kid is only 7 years old and is already flying through programs and sequences. Pretty impressive considering that most of the equipment he’s using is bigger than he is.
Midi Mafia Talks about the history of their name, show’s off their collection of equipment & MPC’s, competing in the DMC world championships, and shifting from the MC role to a producer. They also show off a a few screens from their MPC 2000 XL and give a preview of a N.O.R.E. track.
Shondrae (Ciara, Ludacris, Kelis, 8Ball & MJG) crafts a beat live on stage using an Akai MPC 2000XL at the Producer’s Balls which took place at Justin’s in Atlanta, GA. It’s crazy to hear him recreate a hit while telling the creative process behind the composition. Another plus is watching how much fun he seems … Read more
French producer 20syl puts on a quality performance and shows us how to create, edit, load and program samples into the MPC 2000XL from scratch. It’s beautiful to see a beat come alive as he uses a blend of vinyl along with live keyboards and guitar.
Always a flair for the dramatic with the assistance of an Amex Black card, Ryan Leslie has a pocket trumpet couriered to his studio for the completion of a track. Pay no attention to the improvised dancing and lip syncing, but take note of the stripped down workspace and KRK monitors simplicity is a beautiful … Read more
I ran across this montage of favorite producers and got excited about some of the classics that are on here. Take a look at the short clip and let the arguments begin!
Check out the studio interview with up and coming Florida producers The Runners. In the is clip they talk about upcoming projects, respected artists and the philosophy behind their sound.
So So Def staff producer Bryan Cox takes us into the studio for the construction of more hits. It’s a long video and takes a little bit of time to get to the good stuff, but the strength of the video is watching him construct a track from the ground up. Pay special attention to … Read more
Sometimes we have to step out of the bounds of Hip-Hop to gain production knowledge and techniques from other genres. Donald Fagan and Walter Becker of Steely Dan were arguably the greatest perfectionists whose studio genius is undeniable. They were perhaps best known for their intense layering of sounds, perfect transitions, and endless studio takes … Read more
I usually don’t diverge into the R&B side of things, but this video of Bad Boy producer Ryan Leslie making tracks in a suit got me amped! Pay attention to his drum work, get excited, and go make something classic. Also check his site NS4Life for more vids of him on his journey to conquer … Read more