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A rapper uses a sample from a song of another artist to create a new song — said rapper places new song…
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Marco Polo: The Journey of a Beatmaking Pioneer
Marco polo on the anatomy of a producer, how hip hop and beatmaking helped save his life, how he’s…
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
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)…
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…
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…
Rapper Saigon Joins Ranks Of Beatmakers
Acclaimed Lyricist, Now Also Beatmaker, Poised For New Appeal
By Amir Said (Sa'id)
From the looks of…