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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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BeatTips Top 30 Beatmakers of All Time: Bink

Amir Said Sep 4, 2014 0
#27 – Bink By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) For those who seriously study the craft of beatmaking, Bink is quite…
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BeatTips Top 30 Beatmakers of All Time: True Master

Amir Said Sep 3, 2014 1
#28 – True Master By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) True Master is most well-known for his contributions to the…
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BeatTips Top 30 Beatmakers of All Time: Dame Grease

Amir Said Sep 2, 2014 0
#29 – Dame Grease By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) Dame Grease. More than a keyboard beat king. When most people…
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BeatTips Top 30 Beatmakers of All Time: Statik Selektah

Amir Said Sep 1, 2014 0
#30 - Statik Selektah By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) Right now Statik Selektah is probably the hardest working man…
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BeatTips Readers Poll: Is Having a Signature Sound Important?

Amir Said Jun 1, 2014 0
A Signature Sound, a Uniquely Identifiable Style and Sound, Goes a Long Way in Distinguishing Yourself By…
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Insights into Mastering and Sound Design: An Interview with Mastering Engineer Chris Athens

Amir Said Apr 7, 2014 0
One of the Most Highly Regarded Mastering Engineers Breaks Down Mastering By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) BeatTips:…
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Are Producer Showcases Worth It?

Amir Said Mar 25, 2014 1
The Truth About Producer Showcases By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) At most producer showcases, here's the typical…
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BeatTips Architecht Essence: Large Professor

Amir Said Mar 10, 2014 0
One of the Most Important Beatmaking Architects of All Time By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) In hip hop/rap music,…
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Sampling Non-Percussion in Mono or Stereo, What Should You Consider?

Amir Said Feb 14, 2014 0
It Usually Comes Down to the Source of the Sound By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) When deciding whether or not to…
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Do Things that Allow for a Flow of Fresh Ideas

Amir Said Feb 11, 2014 1
Concrete Vertical Development: the Sum of Creativity, Knowledge, and Imagination By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) I'm…
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