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BeatTips MusicStudy: O.C. & A.G. – “2 For The Money,” Beat by Showbiz
Street Corner Laced Rhymes and A Hard-Hitting, but Intricately Arranged Beat
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BeatTips MusicStudy: Big Remo feat. 9thMatic – “Go”
With Big Remo—and a Beat Assist from M-Phazes—9th Wonder Scores Again with His IWWMG Line Up
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Getting Crisp Drum Sounds
Obtaining Crispness is More than a Mix Affair
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Bwest, one of the members of the…
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…
For Me, Starting a Beat with the Drums a Rarity
Of Course there's Nothing Wrong with Starting a Beat with the Drums; However, in Some Cases, It May Be…
The Wisemen Help Light Up Detroit with Golden Arm Touch
Wu-Tang Nexus and Beatmaker Centered Ethos Makes this Wonder Group Shine; Detroit/New York…
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…
BeatTips Beat Breakdown: “U Don’t Know Me,” T.I., Produced by DJ Toomp
Trap Music at Its Best; the Groove and Snare-Layering Techniques Makes Beat Sore
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BeatTips Daily Favorites: “Run;” Ghostface Killah, Jadakiss, and The RZA
The Break is Always Inviting to True Lyricists
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The pinpoint essence of hip hop/rap…
Drum Fills (aka Drum Rolls) Require Different Focus in Beatmaking
Understanding the Fundamentals of Drum Rolls in the Beatmaking Process
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