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

The Wisemen’s ‘Children of A Lesser God’: Classic Street Rap in Full Effect

Amir Said Jan 19, 2011 1

With 'Children of A Lesser God,' The Wisemen Deliver Classic Street Rap; But Don’t Call It a Throwback,…

Amir Said Jan 17, 2011 1

Of Course there's Nothing Wrong with Starting a Beat with the Drums; However, in Some Cases, It May Be…

Amir Said Jan 16, 2011 1

Beatmaking's Influence in Retro Music Forms; MGMT's "Electric Feel" Demonstrates Elements Beatmakers…

Amir Said Jan 14, 2011 0

Down-Home Blues Driven Rock Marked by a Rock Steady Central Groove By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) The music and…

Amir Said Jan 13, 2011 0

Jazz Fused with Funk; Drums Still the Anchor By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) Saxophonist Ronnie Laws is one of…

Amir Said Jan 11, 2011 0

Dope Songs, Superb Musicianship By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) One of my favorite groups (any musical genre) of…

Amir Said Jan 10, 2011 6

Taking Short Breaks from Computer; Self-Imposed Refresher Course Helps Rejuvenate and Improve My…

Amir Said Jan 9, 2011 1

Little Known Soul Singer Still Has Much To Show By AMIR ALI SAID The other night, right before I went…

Amir Said Jan 7, 2011 0

Funky Rhythm Section Embellished By Simmering Brass Section By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) The Nite Liters are…

Amir Said Jan 6, 2011 8

Wu-Tang Nexus and Beatmaker Centered Ethos Makes this Wonder Group Shine; Detroit/New York…