Wu-Tang lyrical specialist GZA speaks about the producers featured on his upcoming release, his favorite tracks, and his method for choosing instrumentals.
Don’t ask how we came this older German promo for the King of Digging compilation. Still, I could listen to Amir talk about records for days and can only imagine what his vault looks like.
Here we’re presented with further testimony on what some consider to be the most significant sampler in Hip-Hop. Two Hand Band serves up a brief history of the MPC, its creation by Roger Linn, and the effect it’s had on the creation of contemporary music. The segment also interviews with Damu The Fudgemunk, P-Fritz, K-Murdock … Read more
D.I.T.C member/producer/crate digging OG Diamond D let’s us know what he’s been up to, his new "bigger" sound, and his upcoming album The Chronicles of Huge Hefner featuring production by Nottz, ILLMind, Jesse West, Accurate, Cook, Def Jef, Soul Professa, and Dirty Church. Check the interview for more.
Sampling legend Large Professor talks about the difference in prodcution with his latest solo album Main Source and previous releases. We’re also taken into the studio, record library, and home setup. This is a video some production fans have waited years for! Respect to Z
Daily readers surely know by now that we have no problem playing favorites here at Crate Kings. Whether it’s the up and coming beatmakers, unrecognized producers, or just simply long time greats, we have no shame in politely beating you over the head with something that needs to be heard. That being said… we present … Read more
305 Uncut Magazine and Florida producers Cool & Dre take us into The Hit Factory recording studios for some behinds the boards video goodness and the making of "My Life" by The Game f/ Lil Wayne.
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Respect to OS for the heads up.
DJ Toomp tells of working with Ludacris & T.I., upcoming projects, and keeping a look out for the DJ’s who actually have to spin these joints. Nice to see that producers are still keeping the turntable tastmakers in mind when they sculpt tracks.
Straight from inside Headquarterz studio DJ Premier gives a slight rant about the making of Ill Bill’s Society of Brainwash, the general public being a heard of sheep, and how the track was originally meant for the American Gangster Soundtrack, but Jay Z did not call him back! [via 2db]
Just a little taste of the legends backstage at Rock The Bells as Kid Capri talks about producing Heavy D’s "Nuttin’ But Love", being the first DJ with an album, and keeping up with the times. DJ Scratch goes on to talk about transient nature of rappers and the potential career staying power of the … Read more