Nascent & QB Da Problem, producers of 50 Cent’s “Strong Enough” and “Redrum”, discuss meeting each other on MySpace, collaborating through Skype and iChat, and the importance of having a solid web presence.
At HeadQcourterz Studios producers Showbiz and DJ Premier talk about the differences between past and present hip-hop. Interspersed throughout the conversation are clips of Showbiz demoing beats straight from his Akai MPC2500 for an upcoming project with DJ Premier.
DJ Green Lantern talks about his evolution from producer to DJ and using mixtapes to build a his reputation. In part 2 of the interview Green Lantern discusses his preference for software production tools after running down a chronological list of past samplers: Casio FZ-1, Ensoniq ASR-X, Akai MPC4000, Propellerhead Reason, and Logic.
Part 2 after the break!
Just Blaze further adds to the legend of Big Pun by telling his story of meeting the MC at his home to shop beats. After picking out a few beats from the producer, Pun offered to give Just Blaze at least 15k work of recording gear in exchange for a promise to help assemble a … Read more
After discussing his training as an audio engineer and decision to relocate to New York, Marco Polo and Torae offer tips for aspiring producers and MC’s along with insight into the recording of their album Double Barrel. As an MC I think it’s difficult because you kinda want to find you own sound. And crafting albums, you’re … Read more
Producer Drumma Boy tells how he became involved music production and beatmaking and learn more about the first beat that he ever sold. I used to just always be amazed at the different ways of putting music together.
Best of Both Offices presents part 2 of Sean C & LV’s interview with Statik Selektah in which the producer/DJ elaborates on his methods of networking with artists, establishing relationships, and keeping an eye on up and coming talent. Statik also touches on having multiple streams of income and sliding rate scales for preferred artists. I don’t know … Read more
J Dilla offers up an interview during a trip to Toronto. In addition to discussing personal concerns about the Detroit Police Department, the late producer briefly comments on the increased sense of recognition received when traveling outside of his home city. It’s weird cuz like in Detroit, ya know I’m just a regular Joe. Ya know … Read more
Producer Statik Selektah discusses his transition from DJ to producer, move from Boston to NY, and evolution from hardware to software based production. I have a MPC, but it’s one of those coasters I was talking about it. It just sits there. I use everything in Pro Tools, I got a Motif. For real, I … Read more
Producer 9th Wonder discusses auditioning beats for Jay Z, working with Erika Badu, and teaching music history. Later 9th goes on to talk about the importance of saving older work and doing other thing besides making beats. I made the actual beat for Erykah Badu’s honey seven years ago. That’s why I say, everybody save … Read more