 Baltimore City Paper |
Salamader Wool: Solar Solipsis
Baltimore City Paper … beats that comes easily to mind, mainly just a floor tom partnered with a bit of reverb echo—so it sucks into itself—and machine hand-claps backing a kinda Eastern-sounding horn anthem. Instrumental hip-hop situated at the edge of a black hole. |
 News One |
Happy Birthday To Legendary Detroit Producer J Dilla!
News One Tragedy struck the hip-hop world on February 10, 2006, just three days after his 32nd birthday and the release of his critically acclaimed instrumental album “Donuts.” Dilla, according to friends and family, recorded 29 of the album's 31 tracks while … |
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AraabMUZIK and Le1f Shake Eclectic's Grounds
Wesleyan Argus By Elise Blanchard, Contributing Writer “Hip Hop producer AraabMUZIK has worked with dipset members Cam'ron, Duke Da God, and Hell Rell. He's made beats for Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Cassidy, Gucci Man, Young Dro, and Fabolous. His first album ”Electronic … |
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Nightlife Agenda: Charity dance parties and free local beer
Washington Post (blog) DC hip-hop elder statesman Head-Roc has been curating a community-focused hangout spot at Ras in Petworth. The recipe is heaping plates from the kitchen, classic banging hip-hop beats and featured performances. Catch Head-Roc himself performing at this … |
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New solo album by Roberta Flack covers the Beatles
Sacramento Bee She's taken 12 Beatles songs and infused them with gospel, neo-soul, hip-hop, or smooth jazz rhythm and beats to go along with her distinct alto voice. “For example, on 'Hey Jude,” I started out with a much bigger instrumental base with orchestra … |
 DJBooth.net |
Judah Jumps “In the Mix” [DJBooth Interview Exclusive]
DJBooth.net What are the defining characteristics of a Judah beat? Whether we're listening to you produce for Wale, Raheem Devaughn or yourself, what about the instrumental makes it a Judah beat? The creativity I put behind the simplest samples or keys make it a … |
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Goings On About Town Night Life
New Yorker 17: This cozy little night spot, nestled in the back room of the Lovin' Cup Café, hosts an evening with two members of the trailblazing Wedidit Collective, a loose coöperative of West Coast producers currently pushing hip-hop instrumentals into … |
 HipHopDX |
Samsonite Man: Live From Planet China With DJ Wordy
HipHopDX Call it a rhythm problem. As far as rap beats go, he's on his Lil' Wayne shit. “Right now, in Hip Hop, I'm mostly listening to myself.” It's a conceited way of touching on the reality that inventiveness on a strictly Hip Hop instrumental scale might be … |
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Jimmy Castor
Irish Independent Jimmy Castor, who has died aged 71, was a prolific singer, saxophonist and songwriter credited with inspiring the birth of hip-hop. Castor's command of many genres during his long career — doo-wop, hip-hop, Latin soul and disco to name a few — earned … |
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Blue Sky Black Death
Patch.com 27-year-old Healdsburg native Ian Taggart is making big name for himself in the West Coast hip-hop music scene world-wide. His unique, melodic music spans many genres. Blue Sky Black Death with Nacho Picasso US Tour 2012 to kick off soon! |
