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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)…
What Is “E-Diggin'” and Why BeatTips Endorses It
E-Diggin Provides Greater Accessibility to Valuable Music and a Pivotal Link to the Art of Sampling
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Hank Shocklee “Turns Off His Brain” With Reason; Says “Public Enemy #1” Came…
Beatmaking Pioneer Says Propellerhead Reason's Possibilities and "Simplicity" Is Crucial; Tells How He…
BeatTips MusicStudy: O.C. Feat. Yvette Michelle – “Far From Yours”
Unassuming Beat, but Intensely Hip Hop/Rap
By Amir Said (Sa'id)
One of the better marriages between hip…
BeatTips Interviews Mix Engineer Rich Keller
"Hip Hop Breaks All the Rules;" Famed Mix Engineer Discusses Challenges of Mixing Hip Hop/Rap Music
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The BeatTips Community Shop Talk: How Often Do You Sidechain?
TBC Members Talk Shop About The Use Of Sidechain Compression
By D. Kelloway, Brandon F42088, and Amir…
BeatTips MusicStudy: The Beat – “I Confess,” Up-Tempo 2-Tone Classic
Lyrics, Drums, and Horns Collide For Dope Ska Song
By Amir Ali Said
The Beat (The English Beat) is…
Nottz In Action
Impromptu Nottz Interview Delivers The Goods
By Amir Said (Sa'id)
This Nottz video's been around for some…