HHNLive treats us to an interview with "Flashing Lights" producer Eric Hudson as he talks about the growing up around the music industry, dumbing down music for the radio, and collaborating with writers. Hudson also talks about running to Kanye West by mere chance and the beat for "Flashing Lights" originally being intended for Beanie … Read more
As part 2 of a 5 part series JD gives a rant about money corrupting and ruining music. He says that people paying attention to money, Soundscan, and charging too much money for tracks caused trouble for the industry. JD then declares that he’s in it for the love.
Traxamillion (Keak Da Sneak, Brook Hogan) tells how he became involved in music, learning to produce Hip-Hop, and takes us through a quick beat construction.
The ever controversial Jermaine Dupri declares that the DJ is dead. He talks about the self-promotion of DJ’s and their lack of focus for helping new artists. Not necessarily sure if I agree with JD that a DJ is obligated to promote others without promoting himself. Wouldn’t this be considered a form of cross-promotion, which … Read more
DJ Enuff sits down to talk with Gnarls Barkley about their musical styles and artistic freedom. In particular, it’s interesting to hear Danger Mouse addresse the need to interrupt listener habits in the age of short attention spans.
Stones Throw founder Peanut Butter Wolf talks Broken Beat, dj’ing a party for Usher, and the original idea behind his video mixing. We also quick taste of VJ’ing live… Showbiz & A.G. "Fat Pockets" Remix… classic! Respect to Mr. Floyd
Definitely slept on for his production skills, Evidence of Dilated Peoples talks about his solo release The Weatherman. He also mentions an album consisting of Alchemist/Evidence album in sort of a "Jaylib" style with each showcasing their production and MC’ing skills. Much of the interview is spent talking about music in general, but one very … Read more
4XL over at One Leg Up treats us to a crazy interview with 90’s production stylist Godfather Don as he talks about influences, equipment, recording his first album, and getting signed to Select Records. As a little bonus, check the video from the Beat Diggin’ documentary some years back. One word… "raaaaaer!" Read the … Read more
Just Blaze talks about how he started in music as a DJ, his mother singing, and father being a Jazz musician. He also talks about keeping his ear to the streets and the need for producers to unite as allies. Most interestingly, he goes into technology, working on the road, reasons for purchasing Bassline Studios, … Read more
Chicago board legend No I.D. tells aspiring producers and rappers to "you have to have a life plan that makes sense for real life and not a fantasy music plan." He goes on to address the issues of studying for whatever career you intend to pursue, including music. Read the complete story.