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Drum Sounds and Drum Programming, Arranging, and Composing
The Wisemen’s ‘Children of A Lesser God’: Classic Street Rap in Full Effect
With 'Children of A Lesser God,' The Wisemen Deliver Classic Street Rap; But Don’t Call It a Throwback,…
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…
The Wisemen Help Light Up Detroit with Golden Arm Touch
Wu-Tang Nexus and Beatmaker Centered Ethos Makes this Wonder Group Shine; Detroit/New York…
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…
Check This Music Out: Showbiz & AG, “Fat Pockets;” Dope Styles
Showbiz, a King of Sampling Style
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
Wow. When Showbiz & AG dropped "Fat…
BeatTips Beat Breakdown: “U Don’t Know Me,” T.I., Produced by DJ Toomp
Trap Music at Its Best; the Groove and Snare-Layering Techniques Makes Beat Sore
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)…
Drum Fills (aka Drum Rolls) Require Different Focus in Beatmaking
Understanding the Fundamentals of Drum Rolls in the Beatmaking Process
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
In…
Programming Hi-Hats to Fit Your Style of Beats
A Solid Understanding of Time and Rhythm Leads to More Effective Hi-Hat programming
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)…
BeatTips MusicStudy: The Meters – “Soul Machine”
Seminal Funk Band Demonstrates Early Roots of Hip Hop/Rap Music
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
One listen of "Soul…