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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

BeatTips Hip Hop Archive

Showbiz Drops Jewels, Plays Songs From ‘Godsville’

Amir Said Aug 1, 2010 0
Beatmaking Pioneer Premiers New Cuts And Offers Timeless Advice To Beatmakers By Amir Said (Sa'id)…
Beatmaking

BeatTips Pick Of The Week: Marco Polo, Frank Dukes, Rich Kidd, and Moss Flip The Same Sample Source

Amir Said Jul 30, 2010 0
Each Beatmaker Sends Up Their Own Take And Transformation By Amir Said (Sa'id) Each beatmaker has their…
BeatTips Certified Music

Mac Miller’s “Kool Aid & Frozen Pizza” Gets Lord Finesse Assist

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,…
Beatmaking

Rsonist Plays The Akai MPC 4000

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…
Beatmaking

Spacing Is Fundamental

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…
Beatmaking

Have You Heard It On The Radio?

Amir Said Jul 26, 2010 0
Radio's Not "The Radio" Anymore; Choice And Variety Has Done Away With The Old Model By Amir Said (Sa'id)…
BeatTips Hip Hop Archive

BeatTips MusicStudy And Diggers Gold Mine: Calvin Arnold – “Funky Way” (1968)

Amir Said Jul 24, 2010 1
Twang Guitar Led Funk Groove By Amir Said (Sa'id) For educational purposes... Calvin…
Beatmaking

BeatTips Pick of the Week: Sauce Money – “Snipershot” Music Video

Amir Said Jul 23, 2010 0
Slept On Rhyme Veteran Torches Sample-Based Heat Rock By Amir Said (Sa'id) When it comes to rhymin',…
Beatmaking

BeatTips Music Review: Nico The Beast – ‘The Beast Within’

Amir Said Jul 22, 2010 2
Rhyme Brawn And Reason By Amir Said (Sa'id) BeatTips Rating: 3/5 Nico The Beast's album, The Beast…
Beatmaking

Bring The Noise Beat Battle

Amir Said Jul 18, 2010 0
The BeatTips Community's Own Don Productions Represents By Amir Said (Sa'id) For educational purposes...…
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