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 the Source of Energy In Your Beats?

Amir Said Mar 1, 2011 1

Let The Rhythm Be Your Guide By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) All music has it's own energy source.…

Amir Said Feb 27, 2011 0

Slow, But Aggressively Funky Gem By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) This joint opens up with a slow, flute-laced…

Amir Said Feb 26, 2011 0

Lessons Learned by Drummers; Stewart Copeland's Drumwork Taught Me Much By Amir Said (Sa'id) Because…

Amir Said Feb 24, 2011 0

Funky Jazz Flutist Stabs Groove With Jabs Of Rhythm By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) The music and video below are…

Amir Said Feb 23, 2011 0

Using Self-Played Guitar Riffs Can Often Help with Your Sample-Based Beats By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) Though…

Amir Said Feb 22, 2011 0

With Big Remo—and a Beat Assist from M-Phazes—9th Wonder Scores Again with His IWWMG Line Up By AMIR SAID…

Amir Said Feb 20, 2011 0

Curtis Mayfield-Produced Masterpiece Embodies Soul By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) From the soundtrack to the…

Amir Said Feb 19, 2011 0

When Chopping a Sample do you fade out the end of it to make it sound smooth? By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) This…

Amir Said Feb 18, 2011 0

A Lesson in Working the Bass Line and Keeping the Groove in the Pocket By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) Shalamar's…

Amir Said Feb 17, 2011 0

Obtaining Crispness is More than a Mix Affair By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) Bwest, one of the members of the…