Here’s a pretty interesting interview with 9th Wonder of Little Brother fame. The great thing about Remix magazine is the consistent knowledge and technical information nuggets that are dropped in their features. Learn 9th Wonder’s philosophy about mixing tracks and how he got started in music. Check out the interview….
I feel like there are some cats that are like long lost brothers. Blog Cold Rock Da Spot runs down a comprehensive history of Howie Tee and the careers that he helped to shape. His production work with artists such as Chubb Rock, Real Roxanne, UTFO, and Little Shawn significantly contributed to my religious habit … Read more
The Megatron Don is rumured to be the personal blog of Just Blaze. I don’t exactly know how confirmed this is yet, especially since it doesn’t look like he took the time to hire a web designer. Who knew that super producers like to get their blog on too? Megatron Don
I guess everybody just had to have a beat produced by Chris Styles. Somehow Jim Jones managed to get his hands on it at the same time as 50 Cent. XXL tells the story.
The DC-MD VA is known for Go-Go, Baltimore House, and mega-producers: Teddy Riley, Timbaland, and The Neptunes. There’s also a lot of great newcomers in the area such as Kev Brown, Grap Luva & Oddisee. Another shining star is Nick Tha 1 DA; dude has a sick record collection and some ill beats as well. … Read more
Scratch magazine interview Mannie Fresh and touches on his recent move to Def Jam and some of his current projects. Check The Interview
Here’s an interview interesting interview with DJ Battlecat from The Formula.com. He talks about how he got started and views on producers vs. beat makers. Check it out
As many of you already know, I’m scheduled for a permanent move to Chicago at the end of June. I’ve lived in Boston for most of my life and, although it’s definitely time for a change, it’s proving difficult to imagine not living in my current neighborhood. The crazy thing about living in Boston’s North … Read more
In addition to providing an outlet for my musical rants, obsessions, and other mental wanderings; one of my favorite aspects of running Crate Kings is the increased ability to run into great products and people. I am a self admitted fiend for anything production or Hip-Hop related and will scour the ends of the earth … Read more
The people have spoken and a jury of production peers have voted a winner of the Crate Kings April Beat Battle. My man MC Fever brought some serious heat by flipping Billy Paul’s "It’s Too Late" and ended up taking the crown along with the enitre collection of Crate Kings drums kits. Make sure you … Read more