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Book on How to Make Beats
Boom Bap Is Universal, No Matter The Language
SoulKast's Album Trailer, Featuring DJ Premier, Reinforces Boom Bap's Status Around The World
By AMIR…
A Change in Sampling Philosophy
Why It's Sometimes Necessary to Expand What You Consider to Be Useful Sample Source Material
By PAUL…
BeatTips MusicStudy: Mos Def ft. Talib Kweli – “History” Produded by J Dilla
Repetition, Rupture, and Groove
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
What's dope about any J Dilla interest is the fact…
Jewel Droppin’: Mixing with Cus
For Mix Engineers, Hip Hop/Rap Presents a Set of Challenges
As Told to AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
BeatTips:…
Troubleshooting the Vocal Chain Of Command
Finding and Rooting Out Distortion on Vocals
By CUS and AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
When it comes to recording and…
MusicStudy: Joe Farrell – “Seven Seas”
Jazz Funk Classic Serves Up Rhythm Clinic
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
ALL solo work on this joint is absolutely…
For Me, Starting a Beat with the Drums a Rarity
Of Course there's Nothing Wrong with Starting a Beat with the Drums; However, in Some Cases, It May Be…
BeatTips MusicStudy: MGMT – “Electric Feel”
Beatmaking's Influence in Retro Music Forms; MGMT's "Electric Feel" Demonstrates Elements Beatmakers…
BeatTips MusicStudy: The Nite Liters – “Excuse Me While I Do My Thing”
Funky Rhythm Section Embellished By Simmering Brass Section
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
The Nite Liters are…
DJ Premier and Pete Rock “Reminisce” Over “Memory Lane” and Other Classics
Two of the Most Important Beatmaking Pioneers Trade Stories About Some of their Most Acclaimed Production…