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

Why Vinyl Reissues Are a Good Thing

Amir Said Jun 10, 2011 1

Vinyl Reissues Offer True Value in More Ways than One This past Wednesday, I spent a brief part of the…

Amir Said Jun 8, 2011 0

Sterling Sound's Senior Mastering Engineer Drops Jewels; Mastering Still a Worthy Step in the Recording…

Amir Said Jun 2, 2011 1

Steady Swing-Beat Anchors this Little-Known Gladys Knight & The Pips Gem By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) One…

Amir Said May 5, 2011 0

Purging Your Beats For Unnecessary Elements By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) Having completed a new beat, embrace…

Amir Said Apr 30, 2011 2

No Matter the Monitors, Your Unique Environment is the Key By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) Picture this. You're in…

Amir Said Apr 17, 2011 0

Hungry Beatwork and Rhyme; Appreciated More in Middle of a Storm By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) "Motion…

Amir Said Apr 10, 2011 3

Personification of the polished, post-disco sound of 1980s R&B By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) Whether you're…

Amir Said Apr 4, 2011 1

Amid Questions Surrounding the State of “Female Rappers,” Boog Brown Impresses…Without the Hype By AMIR…

Amir Said Apr 2, 2011 0

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

Amir Said Mar 28, 2011 0

Game's Song Takes Old Turn; Cool & Dre Make Effective Composition with Return to and Highlight of the…