?uestlove’s (Roots) Record Collection and Library
?uestlove of the Roots and his sister give us a glimpse into his infamous record vault. Trust me… this collection is no joke!
MPC 2000 – Pete Rock and Large Professor Beat Making Video
I don’t know who this actually is rocking the MPC 2000, but it’s a pretty dope video to watch Pete Rock and Large Professor’s “The Rap World” instrumental be reworked live.
Pete Rock on Barber Shop Hip Hop
A nice little clip of Pete Rock talking about trends in Hip Hop and upcoming projects.
Just Blaze – The Making of Show Em What You Got
I just discovered that Just Blaze has been putting out JBTV videos on You Tube. They are more comedy than anything, but still revealing. This one features Just Blaze jacking the beat for Jay Z’s “Show Em What You Got” by using the Dark Side and a light saber.
Deep Crates Part 2 Trailor f/ Pete Rock, Marley Marl, K Def, Domingo
One of my favorite videos/DVD’s for record diggin has been Deep Crates, produced by Beat Dawg. It really touches on real down and dirty digging from a producers perspective and I’m glad to see that Beat Dawg has slated to release Deep Crate Part 2 for Spring of 07. Hopefully we will have review for … Read more
D.O.E. “Piano Man” Response To Scott Storch (Produced By Timbaland)
It looks like Timbaland has his whole camp coming after Scott Storch. This one Feature D.O.E. charging directly at Storch with a beat produced by Timbaland. D.O.E. – "Piano Man" [audio:https://cratekings.com/audio/clips/doe.mp3]
Ms. Jade Strikes Back at Scott Storch for Timbaland
Here’s a response "Beam You Up" from Ms. Jade directed towards Scott Storch and his Timbaland Diss. I’ve never been a huge fan of Ms. Jade, but it was definately better than Storch’s version. Ms. Jade – "Beam You Up" [audio:https://cratekings.com/audio/clips/jade.mp3]
Producer Black Milk Making Beats
I’ve been seeing this cat around for a while now, but I must admit that I haven’t really taken the time to listen to hear what he was doing. Damn that was a big mistake! Black Milk is bringing production heat like I haven’t heard in a long while. His style reminds me of J … Read more
Timbaland Vs. Scott Storch Producer Beef
I guess our dropping a Scott Storch Drum Kit was so monumental (at least in my own mind) that it may have sparked a little beef. Aparrently, Scott Storch is a little upset about being call a "piano man" by Timbaland and felt the need to make an entire diss song about Tim. Unfortunately, it’s … Read more
Hip Hop Beats, Samples and Production Round Up
Had to hit yall with a few of my favorite Hip Hop samples by my favorite producers Just Blaze, The Alchemist, The Heatmakerz, and Three Six Mafia. Hope yall like it. Remember to check the forums, sign up for the newsletter and take a look at the Crate Kings custom snare, Dr. Dre, and Scott … Read more