Jimmy Kendrixx, producer of G-Unit’s "I Like The Way She Do It", gives a semi-beat reconstruction and provides insight to his creative (non) process. We’re also treated to a view of the home studio while he touches quickly on producers who use software and the Polow Da Don Garageband controversy.
Thought that you had to be located in NY, LA, or Miami to blow up? Producer Jake One sets the record straight about networking and making connections when you’re not located in a major market. He talk about making inroads with G-Unit, working with a diverse clientele, and his newfound desire for personal brand recognition. … Read more
More reasons to respect The Alchemist. Al talks about technology leveling the playing field the ease of access for new producers. It’s refreshing to hear a successful recording artist talk about the possibilities for the future and the stupidity surrounding album sales talk.
Earwaks and Large Professor talk about changes within Hip-Hop, technology, and the change from analog to digital recording media. It’s interesting to hear his take on downloading, album leaks, and the digital distribution of music. Read The Full Interview
The somewhat elusive Danja talks about the joy of having "infected people through music" and how the nature of being a musician prevents one from being limited to a particular style of music. He also talks about playing the keyboard at age 6 and connecting with New Jack Swing master Teddy Riley. Read The Full … Read more
Alchemist sits down for another interview to discuss his philosophy of collaborations, making of Chemical Warfare, the status of Eminem, and Prodigy’s incarceration. Not a whole lot of production talk contained in the interview, but who can pass up an interview with Al?
Ohio native RJD2 talks about creative experimentation, digging for samples, and the occasional use of live instrumentation. He has a very interesting standpoint on the sonic ideal that he’s looking to create by drawing his inspiration from Hip-Hop records from ’88 to 93 era. Was also refreshing to see him list MF Doom as one … Read more
WaxPoetics Radio, Scion, and DJ Monk One bless us with an interview as Primo speaks about selling his home to start HeadQcuarterz studios, major labels ruining Hip-Hop, and his decision to start his own label Year-Round records. He also talks about importance of maintaining the culture, remaining independent, and the state of New York Hip-Hop. … Read more
Unkut presents an informative Pete Rock interview where he brings up learning to sample from Eddie F, top production influences, and the virtues of working by yourself. An interesting tidbit is that Pete Rock never puts together beats with the artist present… a far cry from the current trend of producers making the claim of … Read more
Producer Needlz puts together a track in his newly paired down (temporary?) home studio, which has been trimmed down to the essential elements. He brings up his choice to shift the emphasis from hardware to software utilizing Logic and gives us a preview of a few tracks he’s been working on.