Havoc of Mobb Deep In The Studio
This doesn’t show a lot whole lot of havoc working the boards, but the beat is bangin!
Domingo and Daneja Diggin In The Crates
Check out Domingo and Daneja diggin in a secret New York spot.
MPC 60 String Chopping Video
A dope little beat making video of the classic MPC 60 with some pre-chopped strings.
Pharrell of The Neptunes Making a Beat
I don’t know how he does it, but Pharrell has a way of making an infectious sound that just resonates! Check him out rocking the keys.
Wonder Making Beats
Most of us know Wonder’s for his work with T.I. Watch as he compose a beat from scratch with nothing but a laptop, Reason, and M-Audio controller. Pay attention to how he lays down his drums.
Mannie Fresh Making Beats
Mannie Fresh is one of those cats that I give a lot of respect to, especially considering how long he has been in the business and his influence on Hip Hop/Rap music. Check him out using the Roland Fantom X6 and what looks like an MPC 1000.
The Neptunes Chad & Pharrell Offer Production Advice
Here’s a quick video featuring Chad and Pharrell giving some basic quick advice to starting musicians getting started in the world of production.
Janne Suni Sample Jacked by Timbaland?
Here’s an interesting video alleging that Timbaland stole to beat for Nelly Furtado’s "Do It" from a Finnish Artist named Janne Sunni. I’d be curious to hear opinions, but it does’t surprise me that Timbaland was sampling or that an artist may have not gotten paid. However, I didn’t expect him to be checking those … Read more
Interview w/ Alchemist & Evidence – Weatherman LP
This video with the ALC Achemist interviewing Evidence from Dilated Peoples about the Weatherman LP. There’s not a whole lot of production talk going on, but it takes place in Alchemist’s studio and gives a glimpse into some of the joints he produced on the album.
Ski Beatz & Jay Z: The Making of “Dead Presidents”
Legendary producer Ski Beatz is here breaking down the entire making of Jay Z’s “Dead Presidents”. In case you didn’t know… Ski is same guy who, back in late 95, had me running around half of Eastern Massachusetts looking this elusive 12 inch single. In the end I had to settle for mailorder from NY’s … Read more