Producer Interviews - Crate Kings

Q-Tip Interview: Cypha Sounds & Rosenburg Show

August 21, 2008

Nuggets of the interview: Q-Tip robbed Cypha Sounds for his digital reggae collection, talks about his feelings about A Tribe Called Quest, and acknowledges that he receives royalty checks for the Lil Wayne "A Milli" sample. Check the interview snatched from Don’t Get Gassed.

Ron Browz A&R Meetings, Studio Footage + Beat Delivery

August 21, 2008

"Ether" producer, Ron Browz takes us along during his day to day producer activities including studio recording, meeting with Aftermath A&R Riggs Morales, and dropping off beats to G-Unit.

De La Soul’s Years Explained By Prince Paul

August 21, 2008

Props to the Smoking Section and DJ Sorce-1 for dropping this incredible interview with Prince Paul detailing the production aspects behind De La Soul’s early work. The interview is packed with stories about unreleased demos, samplers, and sample clearances… in other words, a producer’s dream!

Havoc + Alchemist On Akai MPC 5000 And Artistic Advice

August 21, 2008

While Just Blaze essentially rips the Akai MPC 5000 to shreds, Havoc states that he made the move and is "killing the game with it!" I guess differing opinions make music a great thing. Alchemist and Havoc also go on to address the difference between a producer and beatmaker, inspiration, and advice to new artists … Read more

DJ Premier Talks Challenges + Inspiration

August 21, 2008

DJ Premier talks about first getting involved with Hip-Hop, his musical inspiration, personal challenges, and most memorable moments. Ignore the poor camera handling… it’s worth it.

Just Blaze On Artist Development + Public Relationships

August 20, 2008

Superproducer Just Blaze talks about the importance of artist development, building a relationship with your audience, and it’s effect on music purchases.

Just Blaze + 9th Wonder On The State of Production

August 20, 2008

A three part interview featuring Just Blaze and 9th Wonder addressing the importance and mystique of being a producer, learning musical history, record digging, and alternative production opportunities.

Swizz Beatz Street Science Commercial/PSA

August 19, 2008August 19, 2008

School supply manufacturer Street Science has recruited Swizz Beatz as a spokesperson in their series of commerciasl/PSA’s. I’ve got much love and respect for Swizz as an artist, producer, and businessman, but… Disturbing Thoughts: I was under the impression that one of the main points of an education was to get away from "the streets" … Read more

9th Wonder & Murs – Murs For President Discussion Pt. 2

August 18, 2008

Interesting note: 9th Wonder picks all of Murs’ beats. Quotes of the day: "Rap is really dumb right now" –Murs "3rd grade rappers…" –9th Wonder Respect always.

Eric Sermon Speaks Rick Ross, Getting Jerked, And Jay Z

August 18, 2008

EPMD master producer The Funk Lord Eric Sermon dropped by the Roundtable to talk about the upcoming EPMD album We Mean Business, getting jerked in the record business, ignored Hip-Hop demographics, unreleased Rick Ross material. Def Jam A&R Lenny S even tells a Summer Jam story about a 5 thousand dollar bet between Eric and Jay Z… with Jay making it rain on the crowd with his winnings!

Three more parts after the jump!