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…
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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…
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…
The car crash that is the ongoing controversy over Timbaland seems to have taken yet another turn. The legendary VA Producer known for shaping the sound and direction of contemporary urban music has been outed…
In music production, every day is a school day. Or at least it should be if you intend to progress your skills and career. While experimenting on your own is essential for creative growth, there…
While Timbaland’s legacy is assured, his reputation has taken yet another knock.This followed an enthused and impassioned livestream debate where he went head-to-head with highly respected engineer and producer Young Guru. The four-hour-long Instagram Live…
It was confirmed yesterday evening that the world has lost a true musical pioneer and visionary. Sly Stone, the enigmatic and groundbreaking frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, has died at the age of…
I was chatting with a fellow producer the other day who, like me, has been excited and inspired by the creative possibilities AI brings to music. He had recently generated rapped AI Vocals, and they…
