I know what you’re thinking, not another blog featuring Timbaland, BUT this time we will not be focusing on his recent love affair with AI. Instead, let’s celebrate the huge contribution he has made to…
Author: Simon Gilbert
In this brand new series, we take an iconic producer and put them under the spotlight. We chart their background, influences, and every facet of their production style and techniques. To kick off the series,…
If there’s one element that defines the sound and energy of hip-hop, it’s the bass. From the earliest moments of the genre in the 1980s, what set hip-hop apart from other styles of music was…
Every now and again two very different musical worlds collide and a producer will work with the most unlikely of artists. These collaborations can often produce unexpected results, and in the case of some of…
Similar to the mystery of chess boxing, diving into RZA’s unconventional production methods can be both fascinating and enlightening. Fortunately, YouTuber Cats Eye has got you covered. In this clear and concise video, he breaks…
The genres UK hip hop, grime, and UK drill all stem from hip hop culture but differ considerably in terms of sound, origins, tempo, lyrical content, and production style. In this post, we explore UK…
Another day, another AI story. But this time Timbaland is thankfully nowhere to be seen. This quickly evolving story centres around an obscure psych-rock band called The Velvet Sundown. Yes, the name does sound suspiciously…
Who doesn’t like a free plugin? Well how about six free virtual instrument plugins? Scottish-based Music Tech company Crow Hill very generously operate a rotating 6 free plugin policy. Every month, when a new plugin…
With generative AI now capable of producing virtually any style of music, many singers and rappers are beginning to ask: Can I use AI to generate backing tracks? And while this is certainly possible, before…
If you have been following our blog posts recently, you will be aware that legendary Producer Timbaland has been facing a huge backlash recently over his championing of AI. The Latest Scandal The most recent…
