Classic Yo! MTV Raps footage featuring DJ Premier and the rest of the Gang Starr Foundation inside D&D Studios. Primo gives his thoughts on recording, vinyl, and the essence of Hip-Hop.
Part 2 after the jump!
The Alchemist: Queens Certified w/ XLR8R
The Alchemist talks about the nature of the creative mind and the importance of patience in the music making process. Later he goes into sources of inspiration and working with Mobb Deep.
DJ Muggs Talks Akai MPC 5000
DJ Muggs (Soul Assassins/Cypress) talks Akai’s MPC 5000 and its possible role in modern production.
Large Professor Talks Production, Marco Polo, Terminology
Large Professor sits down with UGHH for an interview with topics ranging from the state of hip-hop, working with other producers, and chopping records for the first time.
Diddy Bashes DJ’s and Hip Hop’s Risk Taking Ability
Diddy attacks DJ’s, formulaic artists, and Hip-Hop in general for not taking risks, sounding the same, and refusing to break records. With such comments and criticism as, "Hip-Hop has lost its risk taking quality, everybody goes to the comfort zone," and "DJ’s ain’t DJ’s no more," there’s obviously a bit of truth to his … Read more
BattleCat Talks Production And Life Philosophy
An older vid as producer BattleCat gives a quick studio tour and explains his outlook and philosophy behind music, production, being well rounded, and studying your craft. Four parts… grab a seat and block off some time.
More J Dilla Stories w/ Frank Nitt, Young RJ, and Todd
Frank Nitt, Young RJ, and engineer Todd tell stories and reminisce of J Dilla and his unique approach to music and production. [via MHH via BPB]
Circle Research Studio Tour w/ Dual Akai MPC 3000’s
Producers Astro and Nik T of Circle Research take us deep inside their ultra secret Toronto studio for an in depth tour. Some of their prized equipment consists of a Minimoog, Fender Rhodes, 2 Akai MPC 3000’s, organ, tape echo machine, talk box, distortion, and rotating speakers that you wish you owned. Head over to … Read more
Jake One Talks “Home” And Artistic Styles
An in studio interview with Jake One as he talks more about the release of White Van Music, mixing artists with extremely different styles, and the early 90’s Seattle Hip-Hop scene.
Copperpot Talks Pickles, Beer, And Production
Producer Copperpot talks about his vinyl hunting secrets, beat making superstitions, and neighborhood noise issues. He also gives a couple of tips for chopping samples on an Akai MPC 4000 before running down his discography as Copperpot.