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Boi-1da Makes Drake’s “Over” a Sureshot
Beatmaker Boi-1da Delivers Stellar Beatwork; Ambitious Changes Mark Impressive Arrangement Scheme…
Showbiz Plays Beats, Talks Music with DJ Premier
Video Gives Window into Showbiz' Programming
Video via A/V Preneurs; posted by Amir Said (Sa'id)
In this…
The New Beat Market Exchange, Pt. 2
Acclaimed Beatmakers Lobby for Work; Celebrity Beatwork Solicitation Means Your Favorite Beatmaker is Now…
Time-Stretching Samples
Time Stretching Might Help with Timing, But Not Always Good for the Sound; Tempo Modification an…
Check This: “Nas Is Like;” Nas and DJ Premier
Chopping and Drumwork Again Sets DJ Premier Apart
By Amir Said (Sa'id)
The genius of the "Nas Is Like"…
RZA Scores ‘Afro Samurai Resurrection’
Weapons and Sensibility; Video Offers Rare Glimpse Into the RZA's Unique Creativity
By Amir Said (Sa'id)…
Hasan Insane Strikes Gold Again; Jay Electronica – “Exhibit C” Remix Shines Bright
There are remixes...then there are Hasan Insane remixes! Here, again with a rework of Jay Electronica's…
9th Wonder to Salute Legendary Beatmakers, DJ Premier and Pete Rock
Every time I hear 9th Wonder's name, I can't help but think about how kind and generous he was to me.…
Dr. Dre Gives His Perspective on “Future” of Hip Hop/Rap…10 Years Ago
Dr. Dre's musical intuition has long been considered impeccable. But what about is intuition on the…