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The Kickdrums: “A Cross Between the Velvet Underground and DJ Premier”
Upstart Beatmaking Team Share Details About their Slow Grind to Fame and their Unique Sound
By AMIR SAID…
MusicStudy: Gang Starr – “Moment of Truth”
For the Most Part, It All Comes Back to How You Flip the Break
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
Before I even knew…
BeatTips MusicStudy: The Marvelows
Overlooked Transitional Soul Group Pack Many Jewels
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
In the early/mid-60s, rhythm…
Programming Hi-Hats to Fit Your Style of Beats
A Solid Understanding of Time and Rhythm Leads to More Effective Hi-Hat programming
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BeatTips MusicStudy: The Meters – “Soul Machine”
Seminal Funk Band Demonstrates Early Roots of Hip Hop/Rap Music
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One listen of "Soul…
BeatTips MusicStudy: The Beat (aka The English Beat) – “Doors of Your Heart”
Even at Slower Tempos, Their Range Shines
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
For this discussion of The Beat (aka The…
Check This: “The Mad Scientist;” Large Professor
Unsung Hero of Creativity, Large Professor Mastered the Art of Bass-Filtering and Drum-Sound…
What Is “E-Diggin'” and Why BeatTips Endorses It
E-Diggin Provides Greater Accessibility to Valuable Music and a Pivotal Link to the Art of Sampling
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BeatTips MusicStudy: Mary Jane Girls – “All Night Long”
Another Lesson in Working the Bass Line and Keeping the Groove in the Pocket
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
Last…
BeatTips MusicStudy: Nolan Porter – “Keep On Keeping On”
Mid-Tempo "Rolling Rhythm" Underscores This Soul Gem
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
The music video below is…