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

Showbiz Plays Beats, Talks Music with DJ Premier

Amir Said Feb 27, 2010 0

Video Gives Window into Showbiz' Programming Video via A/V Preneurs; posted by Amir Said (Sa'id) In this…

Amir Said Feb 24, 2010 0

Acclaimed Beatmakers Lobby for Work; Celebrity Beatwork Solicitation Means Your Favorite Beatmaker is Now…

Amir Said Feb 19, 2010 1

Acclaimed Beatmakers Lobby for Work; Celebrity Beatwork Solicitation Means Your Favorite Beatmaker is Now…

Amir Said Feb 17, 2010 0

Acclaimed Beatmakers Lobby for Work; Celebrity Beatwork Solicitation Means Your Favorite Beatmaker is Now…

Amir Said Feb 13, 2010 0

Time Stretching Might Help with Timing, But Not Always Good for the Sound; Tempo Modification an…

Amir Said Feb 11, 2010 0

Liner Notes with Amir and Amir Ali Said: A Frank Discussion About Music, Between a Father and his 13-yr…

Amir Said Jan 30, 2010 1

Chopping and Drumwork Again Sets DJ Premier Apart By Amir Said (Sa'id) The genius of the "Nas Is Like"…

Amir Said Jan 25, 2010 0

A Great Inspiration; Soulman of the Finest Grade By Amir Said (Sa'id) In my car's CD changer, there is…

Amir Said Jan 23, 2010 2

Weapons and Sensibility; Video Offers Rare Glimpse Into the RZA's Unique Creativity By Amir Said (Sa'id)…

Amir Said Jan 20, 2010 14

Sampling Documentary Too Limited in Scope; Does Not Succeed in Illuminating the Sampling/Copyright Issue,…