We’ve all gotten excited about bouncing down what we feel like might be the final mix, but when played somewhere else, in a different environment, or on a different listening system, we wonder what on…
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The late 80s in the UK saw the so-called Second Summer of Love: a cultural explosion of raves and hedonism. It also ushered in a revolutionary new form of dance music, the squelching, Roland TB303…
Synthwave music represents pure retro nostalgia, inspired by a decade where the synthesizer was king. Traditionally, recreating those iconic sounds meant tracking down vintage gear like a Yamaha DX7 or an Oberheim DMX. But here’s…
When it comes to shaping the sound and direction of sample-based hip-hop, few producers can match the man we’re profiling in this latest instalment. In his tragically short career, the late, great J Dilla flipped…
Sampling is at the heart of modern music production, but the magic lies in making that sample truly yours. Whether you’re flipping a dusty old loop or scooping something digital, there are countless ways to…
Often flying under the radar, Chauncey Hollis Jr., better known as Hit-Boy, is the unassuming architect behind some of modern hip-hop’s most unmistakable anthems. Living up to his name, Kanye, Jay Z, Nas and Travis…
Are you about to start a music tech course this Autumn? If so it can be a very exciting time but also filled with a degree of trepidation. While most music tech courses will have…
Most die-hard hip-hop heads can rattle off their top five producers with no hesitation. These top producer lists will often feature the same old candidates. Usual suspects such as Dr Dre, J Dilla, DJ Premier,…
Music has a way of bringing together the most unexpected voices, blending genres and styles that, on paper, seem worlds apart. Sometimes, these unlikely collaborations produce magic; other times, they leave us scratching our heads.…
Few figures have shaped the boom bap style of hip-hop as profoundly as DJ Premier. From his early start in the late 80’s as Gang Starr’s replacement DJ to becoming the genre’s gold standard, Premier…
