The Impact of Drum Sounds On Rhythm In Hip Hop/ Rap Music
The drums of the ‘60s and ‘70s powered the drums of most hip hop/rap music from the late ‘80s to the…
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Making Beats
Using Time-Stretch with Samples
Time Stretching Might Help with Timing, But Not Always Good for the Sound; Tempo Modification an…
Using the Alternating Pitch Technique on Drum Sounds
Technique Adds Unique Dimension to Your Drum Frameworks
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
Even though "the drums" are…
Nipsey Hustle’s “Hustle in the House,” a Reusable Good
Recycled Sample Drives New Beat
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
I remember when I first heard of Nipsey Hustle.…
One Key to Customizing Drum Sounds
When it Comes to Drum Customization, Continuity Remains Is Paramount
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
For Part the…
BeatTips MusicStudy: O.C. & A.G. – “2 For The Money,” Beat by Showbiz
Street Corner Laced Rhymes and A Hard-Hitting, but Intricately Arranged Beat
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Gain Edge in Beatmaking Through Your Own Pre-Mixing
Pre-Mixing Gives Your Sound Design its Own Character
By AMIR SAID ("SA'ID")
Mixing is one of the most…
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…
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…
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…