The word alchemist describes someone who can transform or create something through a seemingly magical process. And that’s exactly what Alan the Chemist, better known as The Alchemist, does best. As one of underground hip-hop’s…
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Nnovad, also known as Fourteen, is a versatile music producer originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, now based in Hampton, Virginia. Known for his emotionally driven Trap style production, Nnovad thrives on experimentation with a strong…
If variety is the spice of life then Sorrow Bringer is bringing that spice. With a wide ranging beat offering that spans dusty Lo-Fi to ambient garage you are sure to find a high quality…
If you are starting to explore the world of beats and beat selling chances are you will have come across the term ‘type’ beats. They’re a simple, powerful way to zero in on the exact…
When deciding to prepare this producer profile I faced a slight dilemma. Do I tell the story of The Neptune’s or focus on the member who became a global icon in his own right, Pharrell…
With the recent sad and untimely passing of RnB legend and Neo-Soul architect D’Angelo, we felt it would be appropriate to take a deeper look at what many consider to be the greatest Neo Soul…
Creating a memorable beat that bangs requires attention to both the big picture and the small details. Every element plays a role in how a track comes together. In this post, we’ll highlight seven essential…
Very often, when discussing the greatest boom bap hip-hop producers of all time, two or three names usually enter the ring. DJ Premier, J Dilla and the subject of this producer profile: Pete Rock. So,…
Did you know that tomorrow (Sat 11th of Oct) marks Universal Music Day? And before you start worrying, this has nothing to do with promoting the Universal Music Group. Instead, it’s designed to celebrate music…
Few products have gained the mythical status of Akai’s MPC (MIDI Production Centre) series of Drum machine style samplers. From the revolutionary Rodger Linn designed MPC 60 through to their latest highly portable stand alone…
