For those who missed the pics of his home studio, DJ Spinna gives a video tour of Thingamajig studios, including Fender Rhodes, S950, Moog Prodigy, MPC 3000, and an SP1200 attained from Todd Terry.
I’ve personally been a big fan of DJ Spinna for over a decade and ever since first catching a glimpse of his studio inside of the book Behind The Beat, I’ve been curious as to what a closer look inside would yield. Luckily for us, DJ Spinna was kind enough to open his doors and … Read more
Another studio video of DJ Spinna in the studio. This time Spinna takes us through the chopping and sequencing of the beat for "Lyrics Is Back" featuring Torae.
DJ Spinna drops The Recall mixtape which features over 30 tracks and offers a taste of the valuable production work he’s contributed over the years. An essential download for anyone who takes production seriously, DJ Spinna’s The Recall highlights a successful career spanning nearly 15 years.
Download – The Recall by DJ Spinna
Tracklist and back cover after the jump!
DJ Spinna talks about his preference for DJ’ing over production then tells an amazing story about meeting Stevie Wonder and appearing on stage for co-performance. Insane DJ Bragging Right: "He [Stevie Wonder] had a big concert at Madison Square Garden in New York and we planned to do a party after the concert and he … Read more
As one of the original Akai masters, DJ Spinna rocks a sample of Kool & The Gang’s "Summer Madness" and gives us a taste of what can be done with an MPC 3000 and a little choice vinyl. With special guests including Ski Beatz, Fresh Daily, and Sucio Smash, I can’t wait to see what … Read more
Get a sneak peak as DJ Spinna and Fresh Daily appear in the basement lab constructing and recording a track. Spinna’s workflow is damn amazing and it’s always inspiring to watch him bounce between the MPC, console, and turntables.