Big Korey constructs a beat using an MPC 2000 XL and Korg keyboard. Producer’s are getting started early nowadays, this kid is only 7 years old and is already flying through programs and sequences. Pretty impressive considering that most of the equipment he’s using is bigger than he is.
Shondrae (Ciara, Ludacris, Kelis, 8Ball & MJG) crafts a beat live on stage using an Akai MPC 2000XL at the Producer’s Balls which took place at Justin’s in Atlanta, GA. It’s crazy to hear him recreate a hit while telling the creative process behind the composition. Another plus is watching how much fun he seems … Read more
Always a flair for the dramatic with the assistance of an Amex Black card, Ryan Leslie has a pocket trumpet couriered to his studio for the completion of a track. Pay no attention to the improvised dancing and lip syncing, but take note of the stripped down workspace and KRK monitors simplicity is a beautiful … Read more
Most of us know Wonder’s for his work with T.I. Watch as he compose a beat from scratch with nothing but a laptop, Reason, and M-Audio controller. Pay attention to how he lays down his drums.
Legendary producer Ski Beatz is here breaking down the entire making of Jay Z’s “Dead Presidents”. In case you didn’t know… Ski is same guy who, back in late 95, had me running around half of Eastern Massachusetts looking this elusive 12 inch single. In the end I had to settle for mailorder from NY’s … Read more
This is one of the best beat making videos I have ever seen. Focus, an in house producer for Aftermath, straight up kills the MPC 3000, keyboards, and guitar. He just makes it look so easy!
Thes One from People Under The Stairs showing us how to make a sampler sing!
I ran across this dope record digging and beat making video of Jacpot rocking the MPC. This dude is nice with it! Declare killin’ it in the studio Dor rockin’ the EMU-SP1200
Hi-Tek is another one of the great producers in Hip Hop, but there seems to be very little known about the process he follows. The quick video offers us a little peak into how he obtains his drums, basslines, and samples.
Here’s another dope beat making video. This time repected producer Jake One and talks about digging for rare records and constructs a beat for us on the Block Star DVD. Also, there is a great interview about how he got started producing and digging.