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

Sa’id’s Mental Memoir: DJ Tony Touch Thought “Milk” Was A Monster

Amir Said Aug 16, 2010 4

The value of making self-contained beats and rhymes, and how (why) I turned down a major label record…

Amir Said Aug 15, 2010 0

Piano Dancing, Rhythm Guitar Skanking, Cool With Me By Amir Said (Sa'id)

Amir Said Aug 14, 2010 2

Famed Jazz Fusion Artist And Sampling Mainstay, Discusses His Views On The Art Of Sampling In Hip Hop/Rap…

Amir Said Aug 13, 2010 1

With Live Studio 2-Song Set, P Locke Serves More Notice Of The Impending Beatmaker-Rapper Era By Amir…

Amir Said Aug 8, 2010 1

Acclaimed Beatmaker Translates Skills To Film By Amir Said (Sa'id) Don’t know if Pharrell has scored the…

Amir Said Aug 1, 2010 0

Beatmaking Pioneer Premiers New Cuts And Offers Timeless Advice To Beatmakers By Amir Said (Sa'id)…

Amir Said Jul 30, 2010 0

Each Beatmaker Sends Up Their Own Take And Transformation By Amir Said (Sa'id) Each beatmaker has their…

Amir Said Jul 29, 2010 7

New Rapper Builds Buzz With 90s Beat; Does Mac Miller's "Kool Aid" Sample Lord Finesse's "Hip 2 Da Game,…

Amir Said Jul 28, 2010 1

One Half Of Acclaimed Heatmakerz Duo Offers Close-Up Look At His Technique On The Akai MPC 4000 By Amir…

Amir Said Jul 27, 2010 2

The Right Element Spacing In Your Beats Is Critical By Amir Said (Sa'id) Sonically, hip hop/rap beats…