Sean C and LV MTV Feature
A brief feature on producer Sean C and LV as they discuss upcoming projects and LV’s start as a DJ for Big Pun.
Havoc On J Dilla, Samples, Cookie-Cutter Producers
Havoc further adds to the legend of Dilla by discussing his unique skill in flipping samples and drums, his first time hearing Dilla’s work, and the onslaught of cookie-cutter producers. Notable Quote: "It’s not what you sample, but how you sample it."
Alchemist & Evidence @ Amoeba Records: Favorite Producers + Classic Hip-Hop
Producers The Alchemist and Evidence go digging in Amoeba Records and talk classic hip-hip, favorite current producers (Havoc, Exile, Black Milk), budget vinyl, and more.
Cool & Dre: Early Days, Making Music, “Hate It Or Love It”
Producers Cool & Dre discuss the early days of making beats, breakthrough opportunities with JT Money, Juvenile, and Fat Joe, and how the instrumental for The Game’s "Hate It Or Love It" was shaped. Notable Quotes: "When me and Cool first started making beats, we weren’t doing it in the attempt to make money, we … Read more
Peanut Butter Wolf Talks Evolution of Stone Throw, Album Art, Touring
Stones Throw founder Peanut Butter Wolf talks overseas record digging/shipping, Madlib’s reluctance to tour, the evolution of his label, album art, and more.
Thes One Talks Scoring Street Dreams Film
Producer Christopher Portugal aka Thes One (People Under The Stairs) talks about scoring the film "Street Dreams", his involvement skate culture, and the similar rhythms of skating and music. Notable Quote: "I think from the time we started it was only supposed to be like a month of work and then it was like a … Read more
DJ Nu-Mark Interview: DJ Technology, Production, Musical Toys
DJ Nu-Mark discusses changes in DJ technology, talks vinyl vs. Serato, and "trading" music with others. Nu-Mark also briefly discusses Dj’ing vs. production and his collection of musical toys.
Oddisee Home Studio Tour + Work Schedule
DC producer/mc Oddisee takes us on a journey into his stripped down home studio to reveal his daily work regimen and philosophy.
DJ Khaled Interview: 20 Hour Workdays
DJ Khaled runs down a list of his various roles (executive, manager, radio dj, producer) and gives a glimpse of his daily schedule. Call it grinding or just plain hard work, DJ Khaled claims to work 20 hour days that include office, studio, radio, and other travel. Notable Quote: "I get home form the end … Read more
The Mighty V.I.C. Interview: Beatnuts, Groove Merchantz, Studio Stories
Robbie over at Unkut just dropped an interview with Victor Padilla aka The Mighty V.I.C. (original Beatnuts, Groove Merchantz, and Ghetto Pros member) where he discusses working with Kool G Rap, Joell Ortiz, and various TV shows. Other highlights include stories of trading production/digging secrets with Ju-Ju (Beatnuts), studio tales from the Intoxicated Demons sessions, … Read more