Producer Interviews - Crate Kings

Mr. Porter Breaks Down Aftermath Producers

November 23, 2009

In a recent interview with Friday Night Live, Mr. Porter breaks down the roles and individual strengths of the Aftermath production staff, which includes Dr. Dre, Nottz, Hi-Tek, Focus, and DJ Khalil. The bulk of the interview covers such topics as the upcoming release of Eminem’s Relapse 2, rumors behind the albums creative direction, and … Read more

Sean C & LV Explore Tailor-made Music Production

November 20, 2009

Sean C & LV serve up in-studio action as they discuss the process of creating and tailoring tracks to suit each collaboration.

Hank Shocklee At Propellerhead Producers Conference

November 20, 2009

Hank Shocklee speaks at the Montreal edition of Propellerhead’s Producers Conference. Most known for his work with Public Enemy and The Bomb Squad, Shocklee offers insight into the recording industry, technology, and the ongoing debate about analog vs digital recording.

We try to look at things from a perspective of analog versus digital. I don’t believe in that because I just believe analog is different. Just like I don’t believe that AM radio sounds worse than FM radio. I just think it sounds different. I think that right now we’re in a time where everything is acceptable, everything can work.

Part 2 after the break!

Inside Boi-1da’s Home Studio & Publishing Issues

November 19, 2009November 19, 2009

Boi-1da shows off his minimal production setup while discussing his preference for working without samples, publishing issues surrounding Drake’s “Best I Ever Had”, and the influence of other notable producers on his work. I’ve just got my little laptop, keyboard, xbox… that’s all I need.

Boi-1da Talks Producer Management, Drake, Detox

November 18, 2009

Producer Boi-1da talks with Hip-Hop Canada about his work with Drake, producer management, current music setup (FL Studio 9 + laptop), and submitting tracks for Dr. Dre’s Detox. The manager generally gets 15% – they basically handle all the business, I handle all of the creative aspects. I currently have no manager but I’m in talks with … Read more

Soulja Boy Discusses Recent Work w/ Kanye West

November 13, 2009

MTV interviews Soulja Boy to discuss his recent work with Kanye West, artistic growth, and benefits of collaborating with others.

Dr. Dre: The Future of Hip-Hop (10+ Years Later…)

November 9, 2009

If you’ve about an hour to spare, take a glance at this interview with Dr. Dre, which was filmed in January of 1997 during the production of the film Rhyme & Reason. Some of the covered topics include long term planning, artistic responsibility, critics, and his now over a decade old thoughts about the future … Read more