Hank Shocklee happens to be one of my favorite producers of all time, so when I ran across the interview in which he comments on J Dilla, I almost lost my mind! it’s fascinating to hear him discuss the "intangible" elements that contribute to an artists longevity and some his classic studio moments. Check the … Read more
So I copped the June issue of Remix Magazine with Just Blaze on the cover. It was actually a pretty dope interview in which he discusses why he stopped using the Akai MPC 4000, switched to Native Instruments Battery 3, and his new way of mixing using Ableton Live and audio stems. Check the interview. … Read more
As many of you already know, I’m scheduled for a permanent move to Chicago at the end of June. I’ve lived in Boston for most of my life and, although it’s definitely time for a change, it’s proving difficult to imagine not living in my current neighborhood. The crazy thing about living in Boston’s North … Read more
Not a day passes that I don’t listen to a break mix at some point. I have tendency to over analyze every aspect and as a result, I think about records, transitions, track selection, planning, and skill all day long. Also, those that know me are already aware that I obsess over details like a … Read more