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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

Beatmaking

Natural Selection: Timing Correct & Quantization

Amir Said Mar 22, 2010 6
Specific Instances Where I Rely On Timing Correct By Amir Said (Sa'id) I regularly receive emails and…
BeatTips Hip Hop Archive

Astronomical Kid Freestyle Points to Lyrical Re-Up

Amir Said Mar 21, 2010 0
Focus on Complex Lyricism Apparent Among Generation Unknown By Amir Said (Sa'id) Since my son, Amir Ali…
BeatTips Hip Hop Archive

Proven Leaders Found in the NFL, Not the Music Industry

Amir Said Mar 15, 2010 0
Poor Leadership Often Rewarded in Music Industry By Amir Said (Sa'id) Why is the NFL's business model so…
Beatmaking

Songs that Compelled Me to Make Beats

Amir Said Mar 14, 2010 4
Five Joints that Pulled Me Into Beatmaking By Amir Said (Sa'id) There are MANY songs that inspired me to…
Beat Breakdown

Jewel Droppin’: Bangout, Pt. 2

Amir Said Mar 8, 2010 0
Drawing Inspiration from Other Beatmakers is Pivotal Bangout interviewed by Amir Said (Sa'id) Sa'id:…
Beatmaking

Jewel Droppin’: Bangout, Pt. 1

Amir Said Mar 7, 2010 0
Drawing Inspiration from Other Beatmakers is Pivotal Bangout interviewed by Amir Said (Sa'id) Sa'id:…
Beat Breakdown

Boi-1da Makes Drake’s “Over” a Sureshot

Amir Said Mar 5, 2010 13
Beatmaker Boi-1da Delivers Stellar Beatwork; Ambitious Changes Mark Impressive Arrangement Scheme…
Beat Breakdown

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…
BeatTips Hip Hop Archive

The New Beat Market Exchange, Pt. 3: Union Talk

Amir Said Feb 24, 2010 0
Acclaimed Beatmakers Lobby for Work; Celebrity Beatwork Solicitation Means Your Favorite Beatmaker is Now…
Beatmaking

The New Beat Market Exchange, Pt. 2

Amir Said Feb 19, 2010 1
Acclaimed Beatmakers Lobby for Work; Celebrity Beatwork Solicitation Means Your Favorite Beatmaker is Now…
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