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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…
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…
BeatTips MusicStudy: The Beat – “Too Nice To Talk To”
Dope Songs, Superb Musicianship
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
One of my favorite groups (any musical genre) of…
Beatmaking Skills Prior to DAWs
Taking Short Breaks from Computer; Self-Imposed Refresher Course Helps Rejuvenate and Improve My…
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…
So You Think You Need A Manager?
In the Market for a Manager, You Might Want to Consider DIY
By PAUL LOVERRO (NASA)
In the late 1990s, I…
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…
BeatTips MusicStudy: Cymande – “Crawshay”
Funk Outfit Gives Clinic on Drumwork and Smooth Groove
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
I really dig the drumwork…