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BeatTips MusicStudy: Harold Alexander – “Tite Rope”
Funky Jazz Flutist Stabs Groove With Jabs Of Rhythm
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BeatTips Community Question: Chopping the Ends of Samples?
When Chopping a Sample do you fade out the end of it to make it sound smooth?
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This…
BeatTips MusicStudy: Shalamar – “There It Is”
A Lesson in Working the Bass Line and Keeping the Groove in the Pocket
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Shalamar's…
BeatTips MusicStudy: Mos Def ft. Talib Kweli – “History” Produded by J Dilla
Repetition, Rupture, and Groove
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What's dope about any J Dilla interest is the fact…
Jewel Droppin’: Mixing with Cus
For Mix Engineers, Hip Hop/Rap Presents a Set of Challenges
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BeatTips MusicStudy: MGMT – “Electric Feel”
Beatmaking's Influence in Retro Music Forms; MGMT's "Electric Feel" Demonstrates Elements Beatmakers…
BeatTips MusicStudy: The Nite Liters – “Excuse Me While I Do My Thing”
Funky Rhythm Section Embellished By Simmering Brass Section
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The Nite Liters are…
DJ Premier and Pete Rock “Reminisce” Over “Memory Lane” and Other Classics
Two of the Most Important Beatmaking Pioneers Trade Stories About Some of their Most Acclaimed Production…
DJ Kayslay – “Thug Love” feat. Maino, Pappoose, Red Café, and Ray J
Dope Sample Chops Mark This Smooth Hip Hop/Rap Banger
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One dimension of the beauty of…