Willie Evans, Jr. Makes Beat Live for Dillon

By Amir Said On Jun 17, 2010

There’s More than One Sound Coming from the “Dirty South”

By Amir Said (Sa’id)

Acclaimed (but perhaps lesser-known) beatmaker Willie Evans, Jr. drops by rapper Dillon’s house, and the pair craft a new song. In this video, there are several intricate jewels to be had. From Willie Evans, Jr. “perseverance,” to Dillon’s self-record device, this joint is a gem.

For educational purposes…

Dillon and Willie – Live From The Green Room (JAX RIP).mov

Amir Said

Amir Said (Said) is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of BeatTips. A writer, publisher, and beatmaker/rapper from New York now living in Paris. Said is a co-founder of the publishing company Superchamp Books and the author of a number of books, including: ‘The BeatTips Manual,’ ‘The Art of Sampling,’ and ‘The Truth About New York.’ He is also a recording artist whose made a number of music projects, including his latest album 'The Best of Times.' Follow him on Twitter at: @amirsaid and @BeatTipsManual

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