Producer Interviews - Crate Kings

Patchwerk Music University Video + DVD

September 13, 2008September 13, 2008

Atlanta’s Patchwerk Recording Studio presents a mini-workshop/clinic focused on business matters of concern to those involved in various aspects of the music business. Now in it’s fifth session, previous events have featured such notable figures as Bangladesh, DJ Toomp, Don Cannon (Aphilliates), Bryan M. Cox, DJ Nabs (So So Def), Drumma Boy, and more.

Included in your registration breakfast and lunch, plus panels focused artists, producers, songwriters, and executives.

Video of previous events after the jump.

DJ A-Trak Talks Improvisation + Spinning Multiple Genres

August 26, 2009September 12, 2008

Turntablist extraordinaire DJ A-Trak talks about spinning different venus, styles, and live improvisation.

Teddy Riley Demos Nuendo + Open Labs Miko

September 12, 2008

New Jack Swing legend Teddy Riley steps up and performs a remix demo of the Open Labs Miko with Steinberg’s Nuendo as he shows how to make tempo adjustments and other manipulations. Catch one of his live clinics when you get the chance.

Alchemist Talks Soul Assassins + Production Evolution

September 12, 2008

UGHH decided to pull one out of their archives and drop an interview with The Alchemist as he talks about growing up in Beverly Hills, picking up skills from Soul Assassins producers, the influence of other producers on his work, and various studio affiliations.

Part 2 after the jump.

Ciara + Omarion Producer Calvo Da Gr8 Talks Production Trends

September 11, 2008

Calvo Da Gr8 (Ciara, Bow Wow, Omarion, Chingy) talks about getting started in production at the age of 13, his first track placement, and current trends in music production.

Soul Diggaz On Production Behind Britney Spears “Get Naked” + “Get Back”

September 9, 2008

Yeah, we’re not into pop over here, but the production team Soul Diggaz still deserve your attention as they talk about universal studio concepts like work ethic and fixing elements in the mix.

DJ A-Trak Interview: Becoming Kanye West’s DJ

August 26, 2009September 9, 2008

Turntable prodigy DJ A-Trak breaks out footage from the archives as he talks about coming up through the turntablist ranks and tells the story of becoming Kanye West’s DJ.

PPP Producer Waajeed Says Ghost Producing Is Great

September 8, 2008September 8, 2008

Finally, an established producer openly admits to ghostproducing and financing a label through its revenues. Without specifcally naming names, PPP producer Waajeed says, "Of course I do… I got tons of fans from ghost producing. I’ll tell you one thing, underground records can’t afford this nice ass jacket I’ve got on, and this leather hat, … Read more

Prince Paul Talks Gravediggaz + Favorite Skits

September 7, 2008September 7, 2008

Prince Paul talks about the flack he received for making The Gravediggaz album, delayed acclaim, all time favorite rap skits, and pushing musical boundaries.

DJ Revolution – King of the Decks Preview + Commentary

September 6, 2008

DJ Revolution brings us a preview and commentary on his upcoming release King of the Decks as he talks about inspiration and the significance of the DJ. Also check his previously featured interview and home studio flicks.