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Hank Shocklee “Turns Off His Brain” With Reason; Says “Public Enemy #1” Came…
Beatmaking Pioneer Says Propellerhead Reason's Possibilities and "Simplicity" Is Crucial; Tells How He…
BeatTips MusicStudy: Butterfingers – High Walkin’
Deceptively Laid Back, Smooth Instrumental With Dope Guitar Arrangement
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
For…
BeatTips Editorial: Top 10 Things I Want To See From The ‘Pete Rock Vs. DJ Premier’…
Beat Giants' Album Could Have Far Reaching Effects
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
10. Increased Awareness of Pete…
“Beats Show Your Personality,” Says The Alchemist In New 9th Wonder Documentary
Clip From Upcoming Documentary The Wonder Year Features Acclaimed Beatmaker (Producer) The Alchemist…
BeatTips MusicStudy: Sauce Money – “Snipershot”
Slept On Rhyme Veteran Torches Sample-Based Heat Rock
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
When it comes to rhymin',…
Rapper Saigon Joins Ranks Of Beatmakers
Acclaimed Lyricist, Now Also Beatmaker, Poised For New Appeal
By Amir Said (Sa'id)
From the looks of…
BeatTips MusicStudy: O.C. Feat. Yvette Michelle – “Far From Yours”
Unassuming Beat, but Intensely Hip Hop/Rap
By Amir Said (Sa'id)
One of the better marriages between hip…
BeatTips Interviews Mix Engineer Rich Keller
"Hip Hop Breaks All the Rules;" Famed Mix Engineer Discusses Challenges of Mixing Hip Hop/Rap Music
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BeatTips Approved: Joell Ortiz – “Sing Like Bilal,” Beat By DJ Premier
Bass Chops Underscore Premier's Boom Bap Send-Up; Joell Ortiz Delivers Solid Rhyme"
By Amir Said (Sa'id)…
BeatTips MusicStudy: The Jackson 5 – “That’s What You Get For Being Polite”
One Of My Favorite Songs From One Of Soul Music's Most Infamous Groups
By Amir Ali Said
One of my…