iStandard’s J Hatch interviews Rockwilder (Redman, 50 Cent, Xzibit) while running through a number of the producer’s hits and accomplishments.
The Behind The Rhymes Session covers the producer’s introduction to the music industry, his early appreciation of Quincy Jones, studio stories, and more.
I always thought a record was weird. I used to always think like, “Damn, how could all of that beauty come out of that record like that.”
Part 2 after the break!
Another Grind Music Radio interview gem. Just Blaze gives an update on recent studio activity, early inspiration, and discovery the James Brown “Funky Drummer” sample for the first time. He also talks about his early studio equipment, work ethic as an intern, and the history of producer track ID tags. Early Studio Pieces: Casio SK-5 … Read more
Pyramid West interviews RJD2 to discuss some of his upcoming projects, musical direction, and favorite production tools, Akai MPC and Pro Tools. RJD2 also touches on the difficulties in sustaining a record label and recent opportunities for artists to release their own music. I spent so long having a boss that I’m very reticent to … Read more
9th Wonder discusses the making of “Shining”, the meaning of quality music and the importance of working with other like minded producers and artists.
Deric “D Dot” Angelettie (Notorious B.I.G., Mase, SWV, Mary J Blige, Jay Z) discusses producing The Benjamins, ghost producing, and some of the beats that were stolen from him over the years. Ghost producing to me means that you’re on the come up. That’s a term for a producer that’s on the come up and … Read more
Oddisee explains the meaning of his name, the influence of other genres and regions, and the benefit of working with a diverse group of artists. I just love music. I love all of it, like passionately. I’m never trying to do something because that the IT thing to do right now. Oh, this sound is … Read more
Update: This post was originally done because it was a rare interesting interview with a somewhat successful producer that took place inside of his recording studio. What we didn’t expect was for Groove Chambers to have a team of interns from Tree Leaf Music spam the comments section with hundreds of fake pump-up comments from … Read more
The 45 King cuts it up on his Vestax Handi Traxx turntables then explains the making of the unexpected Jay Z classic, “Hard Knock Life”. Both 45 King and Jay tell their sides of the story from finding the Annie soudtrack at a thrift store to recording the final version.
Miss Drama interviews 50 Cent producer Ty Fyffe to explore his criteria for working with artists, track pricing, selling strategies, and beat CD sequencing. If pressed for time, skip to 7:02, which is when the most valuable aspects of the interview take place. They feel my music. They take my calls. Ya know, I don’t wear out … Read more
Erick Sermon discusses the influence of Teddy Riley, the musical basis for EPMD’s music , and the future of hip-hop as a political tool. Parrish Smith later joins in the interview where the two examine social revolution and the lives of Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur. Rap music is R&B, it’s just sampled. We all sampled … Read more