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NOTE: I apologize for the language. I simply copied and pasted the following.The Problem With Musicby Steve AlbiniWhenever I talk to a band who are about to sign with a major label, I always end up t... Posted by on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:21:00 GMT |
You’d never have a Village if you’ve never had a Tribe |
Soon after Jay Dee's death, a lot of people were on some "Dilla this, Dilla that." And, I was DEFINITELY one of those people talkin' this guy up to high heaven. Fine. I loved his music. That's est... Posted by on Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:03:00 GMT |
Mr. Brown said it best... "Please, Please, Please!" |
I see so many producers advertising their beats. This is a good thing. The part I don't like is how short they are selling themselves. I won't be specific about prices but I will say it's not a goo... Posted by on Thu, 15 May 2008 11:06:00 GMT |
TAPS |
I will be the first to admit I idolized Jay Dee for quite some. He seemed to be humble in his personal life but not in his beats. Not by a long shot. But I can go on and on about how great he was, ... Posted by on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:43:00 GMT |
This blog contains a sample of "Finally Waking Up" used by permission |
Ladies and gentlemen, I have finally seen the light. Music is music. Specifically, Hip-Hop is Hip-Hop. You are either doing it or you're not. It doesn't matter if it's from the "Boogie Down" or th... Posted by on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 04:59:00 GMT |
This blog contains a sample of "Staying Up Past My Bedtime" used by permission |
I was up this morning thinking about my favorite beatsmith, the late Jay Dee. His body of work continues to amaze me, even posthumously. The beats are dope but that opinion was formed years ago. Wh... Posted by on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 03:39:00 GMT |
So, what of humility? |
I always wonder if some musicians realize how talented they are. You always hear stories of how humble some musicians are but there has to be some degree of complacency regarding one's own talent. B... Posted by on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 09:21:00 GMT |
Break records: Is it snitchin?' |
By now, I'm pretty sure most musicians know about the "infamous" break records that publicize the sampling secrets of some of Rap's (even R&B's) most pervasive tracks. And, I'm pretty sure anyone who... Posted by on Fri, 27 Oct 2006 14:33:00 GMT |
The Perfect Mistake |
I wonder how many mistakes made are when artists are recording songs. Of course, it would be ideal for a song to be released without any mistakes at all. But, as many us of know, there are songs out... Posted by on Wed, 18 Oct 2006 02:40:00 GMT |
The never-ending "war" |
This never-ending "war" between Hip-Hop purists and technological enthusiasts eludes me at times. I, as a programmer, understand the "authenticity" behind the "vinyl/MPC/SP" movement but, at some poi... Posted by on Tue, 10 Oct 2006 04:03:00 GMT |