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The Art of Sampling
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 Approved: Joell Ortiz – “Sing Like Bilal,” Beat By DJ Premier
Bass Chops Underscore Premier's Boom Bap Send-Up; Joell Ortiz Delivers Solid Rhyme"
By Amir Said (Sa'id)…
BeatTips Pick of the Week: Troubleman f/ Raekwon – “Bastard Child”
Sample-Based Banger Flanked By Additional Orchestration
By Amir Said (Sa'id)
Although I've never really…
Nottz In Action
Impromptu Nottz Interview Delivers The Goods
By Amir Said (Sa'id)
This Nottz video's been around for some…
BeatTips Pick Of The Week: Alchemist Still Finds It Unbelievable
Master Beatmaker Talks Shop About His Path To Music Success
By Amir Said (Sa'id)
Alchemist Making Beats 3…
BeatTips Pick of the Week: Paten Locke – “Soup for One” &…
With Live Studio 2-Song Set, P Locke Serves More Notice Of The Impending Beatmaker-Rapper Era
By Amir…
BeatTips Pick Of The Week: Marco Polo, Frank Dukes, Rich Kidd, and Moss Flip The Same Sample Source
Each Beatmaker Sends Up Their Own Take And Transformation
By Amir Said (Sa'id)
Each beatmaker has their…
Rsonist Plays The Akai MPC 4000
One Half Of Acclaimed Heatmakerz Duo Offers Close-Up Look At His Technique On The Akai MPC 4000
By Amir…
Spacing Is Fundamental
The Right Element Spacing In Your Beats Is Critical
By Amir Said (Sa'id)
Sonically, hip hop/rap beats…
BeatTips Pick of the Week: Sauce Money – “Snipershot” Music Video
Slept On Rhyme Veteran Torches Sample-Based Heat Rock
By Amir Said (Sa'id)
When it comes to rhymin',…