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: Joe Pass – “A Time for Us”

Amir Said May 6, 2010 4

Listen to the Groove Simmer in this Jazz Funk Classic By Amir Said (Sa'id) Joe Pass's guitar work is on…

Amir Said May 5, 2010 1

Producer Orrin Keepnews Remembers McCoy Tyner By Amir Said (Sa'id) "Orrin Keepnews, Producer" is a…

Amir Said May 2, 2010 1

Close-up of Nottz Putting Work in; Interview Included By Amir Said (Sa'id) Believe it or not, this Nottz…

Amir Said May 1, 2010 0

One of Coltrane's Most Moving Works By Amir Said (Sa'id) For educational purposes John Coltrane - "Naima"…

Amir Said Apr 25, 2010 0

Mid-Tempo Rhythm Dope Joint By Amir Said (Sa'id) For educational purposes... The Salsoul Invention -…

Amir Said Apr 23, 2010 5

Acclaimed Beatmaker Reveals How He Made 'Death of Autotune;' Sheds Light on His Workflow By Amir Said…

Amir Said Apr 21, 2010 4

Since When Did Biting Become "Cool?" In the Long Run, Just Copying the Trends of the Day is Not Enough…

Amir Said Apr 20, 2010 0

The New Little Brother Promises Same Old Quality Music By Amir Said (Sa'id) If the music video teaser for…

Amir Said Apr 19, 2010 1

April BeatTips Beat Battle - 2010 Has Begun. $50 Prize for Winner! By Amir Said (Sa'id) Beat Battle Entry…

Amir Said Apr 16, 2010 0

Remix LP Cooks with Vintage Beatwork and Digger's Classics Review By Amir Said (Sa'id) Ol Dirty Bastard…