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Hip Hop Production Techniques
A Change in Sampling Philosophy
Why It's Sometimes Necessary to Expand What You Consider to Be Useful Sample Source Material
By PAUL…
Escaping The Tempo Trap
Exploring Different Tempo Ranges, And How To Avoid Getting Stuck With The Same BPM For All Of Your Beats…
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…
BeatTips MusicStudy: ‘School House Rock’ Drops Knowledge to Hypnotic Rhythm
Educational Short Film Uses Music to Teach Grammar; Soul Music Framework Makes "Verb" Episode a Standout…
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…
The Alchemist Still Finds It Unbelievable
Master Beatmaker Talks Shop About His Path To Music Success
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
Alchemist…
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…