BeatTips Hip Hop Archive Excerpt from The BeatTips Manual: Escaping The Tempo Trap Amir Said Jul 16, 2023 0 When it comes to making beats, setting the right tempo (BPM) isn't as easy as it might seem. Some…
BeatTips Hip Hop Archive Excerpt from The BeatTips Manual: The Relationship Between Composition and Programming Amir Said Jul 7, 2023 0 "I’m always a consumer first. Then I’m a DJ. Then I’m a producer. And then I’m an artist!"
BeatTips Hip Hop Archive Sample Flips: Screwball – “Who Shot Rudy?” (Prod. by K. Jones) Amir Said Jul 4, 2023 0 The hip hop Queensbridge tradition is well-documented. From Marley Marl, to Nas, Cormega and Mobb Deep,…
BeatTips Hip Hop Archive Excerpts from The BeatTips Manual: How DJ Premier Sees Himself As a Producer Amir Said Jul 4, 2023 0 "I’m always a consumer first. Then I’m a DJ. Then I’m a producer. And then I’m an artist!"
BeatTips Hip Hop Archive Excerpts from The BeatTips Manual: Hardware or Software Setup? Feel and Nuance Matters Most Amir Said Jul 4, 2023 0 When it comes to the musical instruments or gear that you use, you have to feel good about the…
Beat Breakdown BeatTips Beat Breakdown: The Game – “Ol’ English” (Prod. by Hi-Tek) Amir Said Jul 3, 2023 0 I was confused upon my first listen of "Ol' English" (Doctor's Advocate, 2006) by the Game, produced by…
Excerpts from The BeatTips Manual Excerpts from The BeatTips Manual: Gear and Sound Fundamentals Amir Said Jul 3, 2023 0 Gear and Sound Fundamentals: Understanding Production Setups, EMPIs, Sounds, and Other Prerequisite…