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Diggin’ in the Crates
Willie Evans, Jr. Makes Beat Live for Dillon
There's More than One Sound Coming from the "Dirty South"
By Amir Said (Sa'id)
Acclaimed (but perhaps…
9th Wonder Shows Off MPC 2500 to Hi-Tek
Beat Giants Marvel at the Wonders of Beatmaking, and Some of the Tools that Make it Possible
By Amir Said…
Jewel Droppin’: Rsonist (of The Heatmakerz), pt. 2
Beat Vet Talks Detailed Shop
Interview by Amir Said (Sa'id)
BeatTips: There’s seems to be like two camps:…
Cormega and Large Professor’s “Journey” Worth Embracing
One of Hip Hop/Rap's Most Lyrically Committed Also Turns in an Impressive Visual
By Amir Said (Sa'id)
The…
MusicStudy: Gloria Walker & The Chevelles – “You Hit the Spot Baby”
The Groove that Hangs Tight and Changes Pitch
By Amir Said (Sa'id)
This is a wicked funk number. From…
MusicStudy: The Salsoul Invention – “Soul Machine”
Mid-Tempo Rhythm Dope Joint
By Amir Said (Sa'id)
For educational purposes...
The Salsoul Invention -…
No I.D. Gives Props to the Maschine by Native Instruments
Acclaimed Beatmaker Reveals How He Made 'Death of Autotune;' Sheds Light on His Workflow
By Amir Said…
BeatTips Recognized Pros: E. Haywood – “Ol’ Dirty Bastard- Kung-Fu Genius”
Remix LP Cooks with Vintage Beatwork and Digger's Classics
Review By Amir Said (Sa'id)
Ol Dirty Bastard…
Hasan Insane’s Beatwork for AC’s “Rae Told Me” Redelivers
Insane Rework of Classic Sample Source
By Amir Said (Sa'id)
Over the pass several years, beatmaker Hasan…
John Klemmer and Musical Border Towns
Personification of Jazz Fusion; A Lesson in Musical Border-Blending
By Amir Said (Sa'id)
John Klemmer's…