Inspired by our last post about the making of Illmatic, the timing seemed about right to look into one of the producers responsible for sculpting numerous classics. Large Professor sits down to talk about finding new creations in sampling, the best places to dig for records, unreleased albums, and his refusal to bow down to … Read more
Producer/Engineer Wonder Arillo talks about the original sample for T.I.’s "What You Know" and working with DJ Toomp. Most importantly Wonder also touches on helping Toomp setup Pro Tools to get his foot in the door, having a real feel for the music vs. programming, and what young producers should be doing to get ahead.
Every couple of months I get an IM from a close friend telling me the latest issue of Wax Poetics magazine has been released. Almost immediately, phone calls are ended, IM’s exited, and priorities rearranged around the single goal of getting my latest Wax Po fix and subsequent mood boost. For those who don’t yet … Read more
We selected to DJ SOULiva to set off our inaugural King of the Crates segment, which highlights crate diggers from around the around the world. Check the video and see the secret stash of dusty gems and portable turntables.
It’s no secret that I’m slightly opinionated when it comes to Hip-Hip, but luckily I think the right has finally been earned. After dedicating years to developing my flare scratch, memorizing production credits, and hunting down obsolete vinyl discs, I feel sucker punched when famous producers jack an obvious sample or dig for records by … Read more
Check out this quick moving video mix of some famous and not so famous drum breaks. Warning: It can become damn hard to stop your head from nodding.
This video collection of original 2 Pac samples is enough to make even the most die hard east coast fan pump their fist in excitement. Note the heavy emphasis on Zapp & Roger (Troutman), the origin of T-Pain’s painfully cheesy vocal stylings.
Here’s another taste of the crates to keep you satisfied. All of Primos sample selections are tough, but for me the killer was Steve Davis “It’s All Because She’s Gone” used on Gangstarr’s “The Planet”.
The ever busy Ohmega Watts takes us on a record digging mission to Calgary. While in the crates he talks about paying attention to the personal that appeared on the album, year, and artwork.
It’s been a fun few days. I’ve been doing my damndest to stay productive on the creative side while fighting the endless programming issues that popup on a daily basis. My only relief has been to shut my laptop in frustration, grab the portable, and get my fingers dusty hitting up a total of nine … Read more