In Studio w/ Needlz x Donnis
Donnis provides a glimpse inside the simple, yet well equipped studio of accomplished producer Needlz.
Producers Edge Magazine Issue 6 f/ J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
The Spring/Summer 2009 issue of Producer’s Edge Magazine features an interview with Justice League along with info about Ableton Live 8, microKorg XL, and more. Visit Producer Edge Magazine for more and read the complete issue for free.
Moka Only On Production, Creativity, Making Sounds
In its latest episode of The Word, Get Grounded TV drops an interview with producer/MC Moka Only as he discusses his philosophy behind creating music, unusual ways to create sounds, and advice for up and coming producers. Notable Quote: "I don’t like to say that what I’m doing is any better than what the next … Read more
88-Keys Tells Beat Tape and Production Stories
During a discussion at Red Bull Music Academy, 88-Keys tells the story of waiting after a concert to hand a beat tape to The Pharcyde, shopping beats, and the current state of production. [via BRG]
Black Milk x Elzhi On Samples + Detroit Music History
Splash Mag catches up with Black Milk and Elzhi as they discuss sampling popular songs/artists, Mizell Brothers, Detroit music history, and more. Notable Quote: "I don’t really even mess with popular samples or popular artists really." – Black Milk
Tha Bizness Interview: Seattle Hip-Hop, Emerging Artists, Auto-Tune
Jimmy Jazz interviews Tha Bizness as the production duo discuss the Seattle hip-hop scene, Auto-Tune trends, emerging artists, and working with such artists as Drake, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, and R Kelly. Visit Jimmy Jazz to read the entire interview. Notable Quote: "Especially in this day and age, no matter who the artist is, everybody … Read more
No ID Reveals The Making of Jay Z’s “D.O.A.”
No ID discusses the making of Jay Z’s "D.O.A." including the debate leading up to the concept, song structure, emotion, and drum programming. Notable Quote: "I wanted to get as close to authentic 90’s style hip-hop without being limited with 90’s style programming of drums. It took a lot of effort. I didn’t just loop … Read more
88-Keys On Working With Blackstar & Bahamadia
DJ Sav One drops great another interview. This time 88-Keys talks about receiving his name from Large Professor, working with Blackstar and Bahamadia, and creating the concept behind The Death of Adam.
DJ Muggs On Personal & Business Philosophy
DJ Muggs sits down with DubCNN to discuss the latest Soul Assassins album, production, business philosophy, and creative inspiration.
Murs On DJ Quik’s MC’ing, Production, Perm
Murs talks about the various MC’ing, production, mixing, and hair skills of DJ Quik. Notable Quote: “The coldest perm ever to set foot into the arena of hip-hop belongs to DJ Quik, David Blake… one of the realest to ever do it.” [via XZ]