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

What’s Your Meaning of “Dope”?

Amir Said Oct 7, 2012 0

Why the Best Meaning of Dope Defers to Hip Hop's Graffiti Heyday By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) In graffiti, you…

Amir Said Oct 5, 2012 0

3 Tracks that Beatmakers Should Listen To and Analyze By DAVE WALKER (IMPERIAL) It’s been said before…

Amir Said Oct 3, 2012 0

Building Out the Setup That’s Right for You Means Taking No Shortcuts By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) When it…

Amir Said Sep 21, 2012 0

If the Roots of Hip Hop/Rap Music Is Your Aim, You're Better Off Starting with Vinyl BY AMIR SAID…

Amir Said Sep 19, 2012 3

If You're Planning on Abandoning Boom Bap Because You Think It's Less Viable, You Should Reconsider By…

Amir Said Sep 8, 2012 6

Poly-Sample Sound Collage Laced with Agreeable Rhythms By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) James Brown’s album Black…

Amir Said Aug 31, 2012 1

A Reminder to Incorporate Feeling By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) "Soulsville," from the movie Shaft. That's my…

Amir Said Aug 22, 2012 0

Early Funk From Obscure, Little-Known Band By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) One of the things that…

Amir Said May 15, 2012 2

Knowing Your Drum Sounds Makes for a More Efficient Compositional Workflow By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)…

Amir Said May 12, 2012 1

GeeWiz Edges out d.C. and Castro to Win the Third Contest of the Year By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) The winner:…