Dre (Cool & Dre) talks about how the production duo first broke into the production game and gives advice to up and coming producers. He goes on to talk about working with unknown talent, working with Christina Milian, the group’s current rate of 50k per beat.
The Alchemist presents awards to DJ Premier and Marley Marl for their contributions to Hip-Hop at Berklee College of Music’s "Milestones" celebration. All three producers elaborate about the significance their craft, sources of inspiration, and spirit of production.
Admittedly, my jaw almost dropped when I read that Tone & Poke of The Trackmasters rented Battery Studios for 3 months, then put together a team of producers to create 230 songs! While the factory concept of making music is nothing new, most will admit that it’s highly unusual for someone to actually brag about … Read more
Here’s your chance to see the master live and in person. On April 20th, 2008 at the Hollywood Guitar Center location, Soul Brother Pete Rock will offer an free evening of insight, tips, and experiences for producers and beatmakers. To make this even more exciting, Just Blaze, 9th Wonder, DJ Revolution, are also DJ Nu-Mark … Read more
Insomniac Magazine, one of the unsung heroes of underground Hip-Hop and college radio, offers up an entertaining interview with Detroit producer Black Milk. There’s a great recap of Milk’s career and early projects as one half of B.R. Gunna, the meaning behind his name, and even a little game of word association. Check The Interview
Aftermath staff producer DJ Khalil talks about scoring movies, dj’ing, and dabbling in alternative music genres. For those that don’t know, Khalil has gained a well deserved reputation for being extraordinarily productive and constantly churning out projects. Accordingly, he also goes on to address goal setting and the importance of having motivated management. Known Tools … Read more
Lend an ear as DJ Premier talks about other genres of music, the evolution of sampling, and his education through original music. Primo also gets into label politics, promotion, and the benefits of being an independent artist. Pay attention to some of the names dropped during the conversation… much can be learned from a little … Read more
Producer DJ Toomp (T.I., Young Jeezy, Ludacris) talks about his roots in Hip-Hop, being groomed for musicianship, and the importance of aspiring artists learning musical history. Toomp also goes into topics of sampling vs. replaying, the rise of T.I., and constantly evolving to maintain a cutting edge sound. Check The Complete Article – Via XXL
Former polka dotted producer Kwame (Lloyd Banks, Fantasia, Chingy,) treats us to an interview, studio tour, and brief rundown of his musical history. Known for being a collector of vintage synths and instruments, his equipment habit is not to be taken lightly.
I could read about Bob Power for days… this time Brooklyn Bodega hits us with the usual amazing interview with this prolific engineer, producer, and teacher. I’ve notice recently through various interviews and videos that Power tends to place very heavy emphasis on the topic growth, both musical and personal. Pay attention as he delves … Read more