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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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Press Release: ‘The BeatTips Manual’ Available for Kindle and Apple Devices

Amir Said Jan 8, 2014
BROOKLYN, NY—March 16, 2014—BeatTips and Superchamp Books today announced The BeatTips Manual is now…
Beatmaking

BeatTips Tutorial: 1-Bar/Fast-Tempo Arrangement Exercise

Amir Said Dec 24, 2013 0
Working Backwards from Faster BPM Settings Broadens Understanding of Probable Beatmaking Arrangements By…
BeatTips Hip Hop Archive

Stealth Drop: The Untold Lessons You Should Draw from DJ Premier’s “Bars in the…

Amir Said Dec 23, 2013 2
The New Reality About Marketing and Promotion Favors the Artist with a Core Base and Brand…and a Strong…
Beatmaking

Press Release: ‘The BeatTips Manual’ Available for Kindle and Apple Devices December 16

Amir Said Dec 9, 2013 1
BROOKLYN, NY—December 16, 2013—BeatTips and Superchamp Books today announced The BeatTips Manual will be…
Beatmaking

How Do You Make Bass Lines Sound Dope?

Amir Said Nov 12, 2013 0
There Are a Combination of 5 Different Methods to Use to Help You Get the Bass Sound that You're After…
Beatmaking

Why Do You Make Beats?

Amir Said Nov 4, 2013 1
We All Have Our Own Reasons for Making Beats, But Being Clear and Upfront About them Goes a Long Way…
Beatmaking

Use Compression as a Friend, Not a Foe

Amir Said Oct 21, 2013 0
Understanding How to Effectively Use Compression By CUS and AMIR SAID (SA'ID) Mixing hip hop/rap music…
Beatmaking

What Makes Beatmaking Unique, and Why It Has Given Rise to a New Kind of Musician

Amir Said Sep 4, 2013 0
Three Important Characteristics that Define and Distinguish the Art of Beatmaking and the Beatmaker By…
Beatmaking

O.C. Smith and Gordon Parks – “Blowin’ Your Mind”: Skill, Rhyme, and Rhythm

Amir Said Jul 18, 2013 0
The Single Most Important Thing About Rhyme, and the Significance of the Core Rhythm and Groove By AMIR…
Beatmaking

Use Your Drum Sounds to Improve Your Compositional Workflow

Amir Said Jul 10, 2013 2
Knowing Your Drum Sounds Makes for a More Efficient Compositional Workflow By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)…
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