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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…
BeatTips MusicStudy: Marco Polo and Ruste Juxx Deliver Hardcore Rap with “Nobody”
With "Nobody," Marco Polo and Ruste Juxx Prove They are Indeed Somebody Worth Paying Close Attention To…
BeatTips MusicStudy/Beat Breakdown: Ghostface and Raekwon’s “Kilo,” Beat by Moss
Clever Sample Flip and Understated Changes Mark this Moss Produced Heater
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One of…
BeatTips MusicStudy: Cymande – “Crawshay”
Funk Outfit Gives Clinic on Drumwork and Smooth Groove
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I really dig the drumwork…
Check This Music Out: Showbiz & AG, “Fat Pockets;” Dope Styles
Showbiz, a King of Sampling Style
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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
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Beatmaking as Learned Through Soul Music
Referencing Parent Music Tradition for Guidance
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Beatmakers draw inspiration from a…
MusicStudy: Gang Starr – “Moment of Truth”
For the Most Part, It All Comes Back to How You Flip the Break
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Before I even knew…
BeatTips MusicStudy: The Marvelows
Overlooked Transitional Soul Group Pack Many Jewels
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In the early/mid-60s, rhythm…
Programming Hi-Hats to Fit Your Style of Beats
A Solid Understanding of Time and Rhythm Leads to More Effective Hi-Hat programming
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