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

MusicStudy: Gang Starr – “Moment of Truth”

Amir Said Nov 26, 2010 1

For the Most Part, It All Comes Back to How You Flip the Break By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) Before I even knew…

Amir Said Nov 25, 2010 0

Overlooked Transitional Soul Group Pack Many Jewels By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) In the early/mid-60s, rhythm…

Amir Said Nov 22, 2010 4

A Solid Understanding of Time and Rhythm Leads to More Effective Hi-Hat programming By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)…

Amir Said Nov 21, 2010 0

Seminal Funk Band Demonstrates Early Roots of Hip Hop/Rap Music By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) One listen of "Soul…

Amir Said Nov 20, 2010 0

Even at Slower Tempos, Their Range Shines By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) For this discussion of The Beat (aka The…

Amir Said Nov 19, 2010 0

Unsung Hero of Creativity, Large Professor Mastered the Art of Bass-Filtering and Drum-Sound…

Amir Said Nov 15, 2010 9

E-Diggin Provides Greater Accessibility to Valuable Music and a Pivotal Link to the Art of Sampling By…

Amir Said Nov 14, 2010 0

Another Lesson in Working the Bass Line and Keeping the Groove in the Pocket By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) Last…

Amir Said Nov 13, 2010 0

Mid-Tempo "Rolling Rhythm" Underscores This Soul Gem By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) The music video below is…

Amir Said Nov 12, 2010 2

New BeatTips.com Senior Contributor Introduces Himself By NASA First off, let me say I'm happy as hell to…