Always loving to dig in the archives, here’s a vintage interview featuring superproducer Timbaland as he talks about the perils of the music industry, changing his sound, and the numerous projects that have resulted from his work.
Fake Shore Drive has a way of delivering top notch interviews packed with a fascinating info. This time around, Chicago producer Prolyfic, best known for his work with Lupe Fiasco, steps up to talk about his beginnings as producer, history of First N Fifteenth, the infamous net leak of Food & Liquor, and much more. … Read more
Dre (Cool & Dre) talks about how the production duo first broke into the production game and gives advice to up and coming producers. He goes on to talk about working with unknown talent, working with Christina Milian, the group’s current rate of 50k per beat.
A little something to help you get through the week… Get your iPods and notepads ready as DJ Derezon and Illfated smash to pieces a mix of DJ Premier’s finest concoctions. Not only do we get a mix of Primo’s best beats, but he also breaks down the stories of making classics including "Nas Is … Read more
Admittedly, my jaw almost dropped when I read that Tone & Poke of The Trackmasters rented Battery Studios for 3 months, then put together a team of producers to create 230 songs! While the factory concept of making music is nothing new, most will admit that it’s highly unusual for someone to actually brag about … Read more
Insomniac Magazine, one of the unsung heroes of underground Hip-Hop and college radio, offers up an entertaining interview with Detroit producer Black Milk. There’s a great recap of Milk’s career and early projects as one half of B.R. Gunna, the meaning behind his name, and even a little game of word association. Check The Interview
Lend an ear as DJ Premier talks about other genres of music, the evolution of sampling, and his education through original music. Primo also gets into label politics, promotion, and the benefits of being an independent artist. Pay attention to some of the names dropped during the conversation… much can be learned from a little … Read more
Producer DJ Toomp (T.I., Young Jeezy, Ludacris) talks about his roots in Hip-Hop, being groomed for musicianship, and the importance of aspiring artists learning musical history. Toomp also goes into topics of sampling vs. replaying, the rise of T.I., and constantly evolving to maintain a cutting edge sound. Check The Complete Article – Via XXL
Former polka dotted producer Kwame (Lloyd Banks, Fantasia, Chingy,) treats us to an interview, studio tour, and brief rundown of his musical history. Known for being a collector of vintage synths and instruments, his equipment habit is not to be taken lightly.
9th Wonder talks about his reasons for using Fruity Loops, beatmakers who disrespect his production style, and critics who attempt to define his sound. He also talks about working with different artists and cerebral vs. soulful approaches to making music. Note: 9th admits to jacking open drums from other producer’s records…. hmmm.