Mark Ski Makes A Beat Using J57’s Sound Design Vol. 1 [Video]
Mark Ski makes a beat on the MPC 5000 using J57’s “Sound Design Volume One” from Maschine Masters. Get the sound kit now here.
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Polyester The Saint Making A Beat @ Truth Studios [Video]
Step inside Truth Studios for a birds eye view of Polyester The Saint making a beat.
Read more1500 or Nothin x YG: The Making Of “Still Brazy” [Video]
“Still Brazy” is out now!
Read moreJ. Cole Makes A Beat On His Tour Bus [Video]
Through this video we can say that J. Cole really work hard on his beat. And guess if this would be the beat of his next album. Start rhyming people lol . So all out there having hard time making beats. Keep on trying even though you are having hard time. And remember “No such thing as a life that’s better than yours” And don’t forget to keep fire extinguisher while you listen to next J. Cole album cause it will be lit asf.
Read moreThe Making Of J Dilla’s “The Diary” [Video]
“This is the last piece of the puzzle,” says DJ House Shoes of long-time collaborator J Dilla’s The Diary. Rumored since 2002, Dilla’s unreleased rap album — featuring the prolific producer on the mic rather than behind the boards — had tantalized die-hard fans. A short EP released back in 2014 wasn’t enough. A few months ago, our own Mass Appeal Records put out the full version of “The Diary”, and the puzzle was complete. When Dave Cooley found the drives that Dilla had recorded his long-rumored rap album, featuring his own lyrics over others’ instrumentals, it seemed all hope was lost: the drives were locked. Even when opened, there came a second challenge of posthumous art: piecing through the many studio takes and mixes, trying to channel Dilla’s intentions for the project. We put together a short doc on how The Diary came together, catching up with producers who worked on the album such as Hi-Tek and Nottz, as well as musicians like Snoop Dogg and Bilal. J Dilla will probably remain an enigma forever, but “The Diary” and this short doc gives insight into what may be the last full project we get out of his catalog. Read our piece on Dilla’s legacy, and purchase “The Diary” via iTunes here.
Read moreHavoc Makes A Beat From Scratch @ HNHH Studio [Video]
Watch as Havoc creates magic in the HNHH studio.
Read moreThe Making Of “Nobody Speak” w/ DJ Shadow & Run The Jewels [Video]
An exclusive look in the studio with DJ Shadow and Run The Jewels for the recording of “Nobody Speak” from Shadow’s forthcoming album “The Mountain Will Fall,” coming 6/24.
Read moreMasta Ace: Disposable Arts (Official Album Documentary) [Video]
Originally released in 2001, “Disposable Arts” is a thematic/concept album by Brooklyn emcee Masta Ace. The concept follows that Masta Ace is being released from prison, his return to home and joining “The Institute of Disposable Arts”. The album is one complete story with the skits and songs together. The album contain many guest artists like Masta Ace’s group eMC (Stricklin & Wordsworth), Apocalypse, Greg Nice of Nice & Smooth, Rah Digga, J-Ro of Tha Alkaholiks, King Tee, Jean Grae, Punchline, Young Zee and more. Also a bunch of different producers (Paul Nice, Domingo, Deacon The Villain of CunninLynguists, Xplicit, Ayatollah, Sabor and more), this album is seen as a classic album by most Hip Hop heads. The CD reissue which came out in October 22nd 2013 on Below System Records, contains a 2 hour DVD documentary where you will see most of the contributors to the “Disposable Arts” album. Interviews, stories behind the tracks and more content about the making of “Disposable Arts”.
Read moreKirk Knight Breaks Down His Production Process [Video]
While in Chicago for a headlining show at The Metro, Kirk Knight breaks down his influences, production style, and more. Catch Kirk on the Thief In The Knight Tour starting next month.
Read moreRihanna – Work (In Studio / Behind The Scenes) [Video]
Rihanna’s eighth studio album “ANTI” is available now.
Read moreThe Making Of “Rubble Kings: The Album” w/ Little Shalimar [Video]
Little Shalimar, multi-instrumentalist, producer and Run The Jewels collaborator, takes us into his studio for a look behind the scenes at the making of the Rubble Kings soundtrack. Inspired by the documentary Rubble Kings, Rubble Kings: The Album is produced by Little Shalimar (who also scored the film), and features appearances from Run The Jewels, Bun B, Ghostface Killah, Killer Mike, Mr Muthaf*kin eXquire, Boldy James, Cuz Lightyear, Ka, Tunde Adebimpe and Roxiny.
Read moreElijah Blake – Blueberry Vapors [Mixtape]
Elijah Blake is giving fans a new mixtape. In the summer, Elijah Blake delivered his debut album Shadows & Diamonds, which was led by singles like “I Just Wanna…” (later remixed, to great effect, by DeJ Loaf). Now that fans have been able to sit with the album for several months, the singer is ready to make his return. This time, it’s a free project though, hosted by Young California’s own DJ Carisma and Yesi Ortiz. Elijah tells us via e-mail, “This project was done over the span of two weeks at No I.D.’s studio on sunset. Me and Djemba Djemba were just brainstorming on what music would be like if it went back to pure honesty & feeling.. Not overthinking about the “radio record”, the current tempo of other singles, etc. So we did.. The coolest thing was watching these creatives who were all respected in their own right leave the ego at the door and collaborate freely in the name of music. They say some of us see music in color so when all was said and done, Blueberry Vapors was the most appropriate title for the mood, tone, color, and texture I feel this project conveys.” Download: Elijah Blake – Blueberry Vapors I’ve also included a mini-doc for “Blueberry Vapors” after the break.
Read morePusha T: “M.F.T.R.” Studio Session [Video]
Studio session for Push’s new single “M.F.T.R.” off his upcoming project “King Push: Darkest Before Dawn”, due out December 18th.
Read moreThe Game Explains Why “The Doctor’s Advocate” Is His Best Album [Video]
Do you agree with Jayceon? Bonus: Watch The Making of Game’s brand new LP “The Documentary 2” down bottom.
Read moreTorae & Pete Rock In The Studio Working On “Entitled” [Video]
Torae is gearing up to release his sophomore album #Entitled & of course he has to call in the best of the best to work on it. Here’s a glimpse into the creation of their newest collaboration. Torae had launched a Kickstarter to finish up his new LP. You can contribute here.
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