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Amir Ali Said

Amir Ali Said is Managing Editor at BeatTips. A writer, actor, and filmmaker from New York (now based in Paris), Amir is also the Co-Founder of Superchamp Books and The Art of Sampling.
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Beatmaking

Check This: Jimi Tents – “400” (Prod. by Marzboygenius)

Amir Ali Said Sep 25, 2016 0
Jimi kicks off Slprcampsundays in style with new track. Jimi Tents is one of the refreshing voices in…
Beatmaking

Check This: Kalonji Law$ feat. Blue Law$ – “You Know”

Amir Ali Said Sep 24, 2016 1
Kalonji Law$ releases new track ahead of Sped X EP. Kalonji Law$ continues to represent for Flatbush,…
Beatmaking

Check This: Stream Imani Jaye’s New Virgo EP

Amir Ali Said Sep 24, 2016 0
Bronx singer debuts promising new EP. Imani Jaye is a singer from The Bronx. She's also a DJ, but…
Beatmaking

Today’s Fun Hip Hop is Good, But It Needs a Deeper Message (Sometimes)

Amir Ali Said Sep 19, 2016 0
The vast majority of popular modern hip hop usually avoids serious social commentary, prioritizes simple…
Beatmaking

Check This: Jerreau – “Champagne (Ohh Baby)” (Prod. by Sport)

Amir Ali Said Sep 18, 2016 0
Jerreau proves he's ready for a career of his own on Never How You Plan. Jerreau is forging a path of…
Beatmaking

Check This: Bigg Dogg – “Give and Take” (Prod. by Cassius Clay)

Amir Ali Said Sep 17, 2016 0
Dogg rhymes and croons over a Cassius Clay produced beat. At only 21, Bigg Dogg has steadily…
BeatTips Hip Hop Archive

JSDG Beats and NickFrsh: Pushing the Boundaries of Modern Trap

Amir Ali Said Sep 12, 2016 0
In a just a short while, Drummaholikz — JSDG Beats and NickFrsh — have amassed an impressive array of…
Beatmaking

Check This: Chris Crack feat. Weasel Sims and Jae Haze – “Spiked Lemonade” (Prod.…

Amir Ali Said Sep 6, 2016 0
Chicago and New Jersey join forces over H.N.I.C. produced beat. When you discuss Chicago…
Beatmaking

Check This: Durag Dynasty feat. Domo Genesis – “Class Picture” (Prod. by The Alchemist)

Amir Ali Said Sep 6, 2016 0
When hip hop and technology join forces, you get an augmented reality video. Last week, Durag Dynasty…
Beatmaking

Check This: Hubbs – “May Day” (Prod. by M16)

Amir Ali Said Sep 5, 2016 0
Pittsburgh emcee flows over M16's smooth sample-based beat. Pittsburgh has a knack for unearthing…
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