Beat Battle - Crate Kings

Battle (Movie Trailer)

January 4, 2010

Filmed in Atlanta, GA and scheduled for a Summer 2010 release, Battle aims to capture the hearts of aspiring hip-hop producers/beatmakers worldwide. “Battle” is a coming of age drama about an unknown producer who pursues his passion for composing music. He wants to produce music for the top rappers in the industry. He must find … Read more

Minneapolis Red Bull Big Tune (August 26th)

August 15, 2009

The Minneapolis heat of the 2009 Red Bull Big Tune Beat Battle takes place on August 26th at First Avenue. Featured performer: Freeway Door open 8pm 18+ First Avenue 701 First Avenue North Hit up Red Bull Big Tune for more info.

Soul By The Pound Producer Showcase (Florida)

June 1, 2009

Florida producers take note… Soul By The Pound producers showcase takes place on June 10, 2009. The event promises beat cyphers, giveaways and DJ Stranger on the 1’s & 2’s for a price that’s right… FREE. Soul By The Pound Producer Showcase Wednesday June 10, 2009 Free Entry: 18+ 10pm to 2am Tatame 223 West … Read more

Meet The Producers Hell’s Kitchen Beat Battle (New Jersey)

March 28, 2009March 26, 2009

New Jersey area competitive production fans will want to attend the Meet The Producers Hell’s Kitchen Battle. Six producers & beat makers will take turns in 1:30 second rounds to see who can get the crowd warmed up, who has the best street banger, and who will crumble under the pressure of head to head … Read more

The Alchemist Beat Medley @ Red Bull Big Tune NYC Finals

December 12, 2008

The Alchemist runs through a medley of bangers at the NYC Red Bull Big Tune Finals… nothing but head nodding!

Congrats to producer C-Sick on winning the event!

Part 2 after the jump!

Rising Son Red Bull Big Tune Seattle Profile

November 8, 2008

Red Bull Big Tune finalist Rising Son takes us inside his home studio to talk about the challenges of balancing family life with production, his musical history, philosophy of sampling, studying chords, and concepts of authenticity.

Rob Bates Red Bull Big Tune Beat Battle Profile

October 10, 2008October 10, 2008

From battling cancer to battling with beats, Chicago producer Rob Bates is ready for war. Rob received his chance while standing in line waiting to watch the Chicago heat of the Red Bull Big Tune Beat Battle. Jake One gave the cosign and all of a sudden he was a contestant and ultimately a finalist … Read more

Crate Kings January Beat Battle w/ Special Guest Producer Judge Ski Beatz!

January 7, 2010January 25, 2008

2008 is looking to be a great year full of promise and opportunity. To kick things off we’re happy to announce that legendary producer Ski Beatz has agreed to judge the January Crate Kings Beat Battle. The same producer responsible for classic hits from Original Flavor, Jay Z’s, Camp Lo, and most recently Pittsburgh Slim … Read more