Producer RZA discusses sampling and the decision to move towards live instrumentation on Wu-Tang’s upcoming album entitled Chamber Music, which drops June 30, 2009.
Jay Z "D.O.A." producer No ID gives his thoughts on the now standard practice of artists working with multiple producers on an album. Notable Quotes: "It’s a new concept that they cam up with that really destroyed music to me." "They sound like audio compilations with a different person. They’ve got the same thing on … Read more
Here’s something we don’t normally run across everyday… a sincere, honest interview with few traces of promoting a current or upcoming project. Rsonist of the Heatmakerz discusses receiving the big break from Camron, his first job at a concession stand, first beginning to make music, and receiving his first placement after about 6 months. Rsonist … Read more
The Takeover Radio Show brings an interview with DJ Khalil as he discusses first getting involved in music as a DJ, dabbling in his fathers record collection, purchasing his first Ensoniq ASR-10 in 1990, and first meeting Dr. Dre. Khalil also touches on Detox leaks, the state of LA hip-hop, and why he no longer samples, preferring instead to compose completely original music.
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A sample fan’s dream, as part of the TV One Unsung series, producer Q-Tip quickly talks about Minnie Ripperton’s influence on A Tribe Called Quest and the importance of her musical legacy. Random Thought: It feels like a good time to pull out the Rotary Connection vinyl. [via Nah Right via Y2K]
You can’t help but like Large Professor’s attitude… always comes across as humble and focused primarily on the music. Here Large Pro talks about initially getting involved in hip-hop, organizing Main Source, Paul C, and the challenges of being a sample based producer. He also talks about the early days of Nas, allegiance to NY hip-hop, and his top favorite personal productions.
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The Rest In Beats Project delivers audio from this week’s Billboard/Adweek Music & Advertising conference featuring producer Pharrell Williams as he presents concerns about the current state of entertainment and the need for a resurgence of authentic talent. Notable Quotes: "The last 12 to 15 years, this whole aesthetic thing has ruined everything." "What music … Read more
Peter Parker interviews producer Jake One as he discusses working with Freeway on Stimulus Package, benefits of smaller labels, and his most fulfilling projects.
Hip Hop Official features producer 6th Sense as he runs down his musical background, early family jam sessions, and discovering hip-hop. 6th Sense also discusses his goals of making "historical music", current projects, and an explanation of his name.
A five-part interview with producer Deric "D Dot" Angelettie as he explains his view of hip-hop, climbing the label ladder, and his work with the Hitmen. Other topics include becoming Mary J. Blige’s tour manager, mentoring Kanye West, and ghostwriters/ghostproducers.
Notable Quote:
"My opinion on the ghostwriters/ghostproducer thing is that to those people who have done it or feel like they are a part of that, I’m sure that it exists, but it only exists because you let it exist."