Producers
Action Bronson, Harry Fraud, and Killer Mike Speak On the ‘Current State of Rap Music’ (Video)
May 20, 2013
Journalist and music industry insider Matt Sonzala hosts a panel discussion at the Scion AV Music(less) Music Conference. The first segment of the ‘Current State of Rap Music’ is ready for viewing above. Matt has Killer Mike setting it off with straight talk on his story in the rap game. No punches pulled. No anger. Just Mike stating his point of view. Powerful! In part 2 of this exclusive panel discussion, the other panel members (Action Bronson and producer Harry Fraud) join in the discussion with their opinions of major labels. Check that out – as well as the rest of the panel discussion – after the jump.
‘The Scion Music(less) Music Conference 2012 is an exclusive mix of panel discussions and one-on-one conversations highlighting the brightest minds in today’s creative culture. Learn first-hand from industry movers and shakers as they offer their views on art and commerce.’
Great viewing. Watch all the clips. Thank me later!
– @ojones1
Posted in Hip-Hop, Opinion, Producers, Technology, Videos | 
Tags: Action Bronson, Current State of Rap Music, Harry Fraud, Killer Mike, Matt Sonzala, MUSIC, Music Conference, Music(less), SCION A/V | 
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The Bee Shine Asks, ‘What Inspires Apollo Brown?’ (Video)
May 16, 2013
Creative control, looking out the window, a new beat, good music… These things inspire Detroit producer Apollo Brown. Watch this clip from The Bee Shine Series ‘What Inspires.’ Apollo goes on to list other inspirations – his hometown, his fan base (recognizing the blessing of him having one), and more.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Producers, Videos | Tags: Apollo Brown, Bee Shine, BeeShine, What Inspires | No Comments »
DJ Kid Capri on ‘The Round Up with Shaheem Reid’ (Video)
May 16, 2013
Over 30 years of deejaying is lot of ground to cover on this episode of The Round Up. So, host Shaheem Reid gets right to it with the legendary Dr. Spank DJ Kid Capri. The two reminisce, dig in the crates, and comment(ate) at Scratch DJ Academy. Talk on the mixtape game, favorite career moments, the present and the future make for a full 20 minutes of good viewing.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Producers, Videos | Tags: DJ, DJ Culture, Kid Capri, Shaheem Reid, The Round Up | No Comments »
Rakim – “Get Visual”
May 15, 2013
Unreleased heat from the lord Rakim. Dominic Owen did the production for the track, recorded in 1995, “Get Visual.” Kept under wraps ever since Owens shares it with the world now.
‘Another classic unreleased Rakim song from my archive.“Get Visual” is the third song out of four I recorded with Rakim. This would later turn up on the “18th Letter” Album as “When I’m Flowin.”‘
– Dominic Owen
Scoop DeVille – “One on One”
May 14, 2013
Scoop DeVille looks to be locking things down with a series – “Scoopaloops: Vol. 1” (with Famous Stars and Straps). Check out this flip of Hall & Oates’ classic “One On One.”
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music, Producers, R&B, Soul | Tags: One on One, SCOOP DEVILLE, SCOOP DEVILLE X FAMOUS STARS AND STRAPS PRESENTS SCOOPALOOPS, Vol. 1 | No Comments »
Crate Diggers: Kid Capri (Video)
May 10, 2013
Show the skills at the start. Like that! In this episode of Fuse TV’s Crate Diggers, the legendary Kid Capri speaks on his funk and soul days (the 1970s, when he came up, including his love of James Brown and Michael Jackson, his break and sample sources, and shows us the first record he scored back in 6th grade. Kid Capri… aka ‘Poochie’ rocked the house way back then, too… Hahaa!
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Focus… – “Just Don’t Know”
May 8, 2013
Hypnotic beats and lyrics from the homie Focus… on his first leak – “Just Don’t Know” – off his upcoming project “FP : 1172 II”
DOWNLOAD: FOCUS… – JUST DON’T KNOW
K-Def – “The Fundamentals†feat. Blu x Quartermaine
May 7, 2013
K-Def drops a single – “The Fundamentals†featuring Blu and Quartermaine – from his latest LP (“The Exhibit”). Eleven instrumentals, two vocal tracks. Listen to this one below. You can grab the album now, too.
K-DEF – THE FUNDAMENTALS FEAT. BLU X QUARTERMAINE | THE EXHIBIT
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Music, Producers | Tags: Blu, K-Def, Quartermaine, THE EXHIBIT, The Fundamentals | No Comments »
Ta-ku – “Boom”
May 7, 2013
Banging! The upcoming project from Australian producer Ta-ku entitled “Dowhatyoulove” is scheduled to be released June 21, 2013. However, Ta-ku drops a taste here for you. Stream “Boom” below. To get in early on the release of the rest, hit the other link below:
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 9: European Tour With DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
April 30, 2013
The world famous DJ Jazzy Jeff returns with episode 9 of his Vinyl Destination series. In this segment Jazzy Jeff & his crew are embarking on the last week of their world tour but this leg finds them in Europe hitting up Norway, Sweden, Ireland, & Germany where they just so happen to also bump into R&B singer Estelle. A few other hilarious situations occur when DJ Jazzy Jeff’s emcee Skillz speaks of a wild fan who have Ruff Ryders tattoo next to his pubic hairs while another fan sports a rainbow-colored Wu-Tang Clan logo on his chest. Not to mention the team discovering some random dude in their hotel lobby watching gay porn in public view. This is truly different in Europe indeed….
WATCH: PREVIOUS ‘VINYL DESTINATION’ EPISODES
EPISODE 8 | EPISODE 7 | EPISODE 6 | EPISODE 5 | EPISODE 4 | EP. 3 | EP. 2 | EP. 1
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Posted in Hip-Hop, Lifestyle, Producers, R&B, Soul, Travel, Videos | Tags: DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ep. 9, Episode 9, Europe, European Tour, Norway, Skillz, Sweden, Vinyl Destination | 3 Comments »
R&B: Rochelle Jordan – “Shotgun” (KLSH Remix)
April 29, 2013
KLSH remixes “Shotgun” (from Rochelle Jordan’s EP “Pressure”) for the masses. Airy, haunting… keeping with the original Ro track’s sensual essence. Appropriate. FREE download below.
DOWNLOAD: ROCHELLE JORDAN – SHOTGUN (KLSH REMIX)
DJ Rahdu – “Le Moelleux de Danse V2” (Mixtape)
April 28, 2013
– @ojones1
Posted in Dance, Funk, Jazz, Mixtapes, Music, Producers | Tags: BamaLoveSoul, DJ Rahdu, Le Moelleux de Danse, V2 | No Comments »
Alternative: My Midnight Heart – “Solace” (B! Refix)
April 25, 2013
Puerto Rican/American songwriter Angélica Allen has been compared to the likes of Kate Bush and Bjork; and the group she helped start – My Midnight Heart – continues to make moves that put its and her career on par with such greats of alternative pop culture. Latest example of a big marketing move: The “Solace” remix contest. It is drumming up a participant fan base of producers (who have fans of their own) whose appetites will be whet for the first official release from My Midnight Heart, a forthcoming four-track EP entitled “Chest of Hearts.” The winning remix contest submission earns its producer $2,000 and a Converse Rubber Tracks feature. That’s some motivation right there!
This “Solace” remix contest submission is from Oakland producer B! I kinda like it. I think you will, too. Catch other submissions at mymidnightheart.com. Learn more about My Midnight Heart at the group’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/MyMidnightHeart.
– @ojones1
Posted in Alternative, Music, Producers | Tags: Angélica Allen, Angelica, B!, My Midnight Heart, Solace | No Comments »
‘Beat Society’ Is Back (feat. Pete Rock, !llMind, and More) [Video]
April 23, 2013
Beat Society – the Original Showcase for Beatmakers – presents this ‘7-minute look into the history, working parts and talent that make up the Original Showcase to spotlight the art of Beat making.’
Great video short. We’re talking Pete Rock, Oddisee, STS, !llmind, Blu, Statik Selektah, Hezekiah, Marco Polo, Truck North, Dice Raw, Eric G, Reef The Lost Cauze, Skyzoo, and Khrysis speaking on Beat Society, on their art and culture, and more.
Posted in Hip-Hop, History, Lifestyle, Producers, Videos | Tags: !llmind, Beat Society, Blu, Dice Raw, ERIC G, Hezekiah, illmind, KHRYSIS, Marco Polo, Oddisee, Pete Rock, Reef The Lost Cauze, Skyzoo, Statik Selektah, STS, Truck North | No Comments »
Flashback 1990: The Gangstarr Video Press Kit (Video)
April 19, 2013
1990 was my first first year in radio when I was doing a hip hop show called ‘Strictly Hip Hop’ in Pennsylvania. I had also started a cable access show of the same name later that year & it wasn’t uncommon to receive dozens of new records & videos in the mail every week. Back then most of the videos we would receive from the record labels & indie promoters would arrive in the form of 3/4 inch tapes or on VHS. I need to get on my job like Tampa Bay area DJ Sandman who digitized one of Gangstarr’s old video press kits from back in the day. I know I have this same video on VHS somewhere in storage. I’m literally kicking myself to get on it because I do need to take the time to digitize many of my old shows & interviews from the 90s. In the meantime check out the video of GURU & DJ Premier’s video press kit. Rest in peace GURU! On another note….I’m definitely feeling how DJ Premier is rocking my favorite NFL team’s baseball cap. #RAIDERNATION BABY!
“This was a VHS Promo sent out by Chrysalis Records at the time the legendary Hip Hop group, Gang Starr was getting ready to release their 2nd album, “Step In The Arena” (Released 1/15/91) This video tape has been sitting in a box in my studio for years..I’ve always wanted to share it with Hip Hop fans who may have never had a chance to see it. It includes rare footage of Dj Premier & Guru in the studio working on their album and also a rare interview.” – DJ Sandman
Posted in EPK, Hip-Hop, History, Producers, Videos, Vintage | Tags: 1990, Classic, DJ Premier, FLASHBACK, Gangstarr, Guru, Video Press Kit | No Comments »
Crate Diggers: DJ Babu (Video)
April 19, 2013
“It’s like all the records got up and died and went to Japan.” – DJ Babu
Whatchu talkin’ ’bout Babu? Watch this episode of Crate Diggers and see.
‘In this episode, Dilated Peoples and World Famous Beat Junkies member DJ Babu talks about his love of country western music and hitting up flea markets in Brazil with Cut Chemist and J. Rocc.’ – Crate Diggers
And he shows us the vinyl collection. It’s D.I.T.C. TV!
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Posted in Lifestyle, Producers, Television, Videos | Tags: Crate Diggers, DJ, DJ BAbu, DJ Culture, DJs, Fuse | No Comments »
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 8: From Russia With Love – DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
April 17, 2013
The magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff returns with episode 8 of his web series ‘Vinyl Destination’. After completing his tour of the the Middle East in episode 7, the world traveling producer & spinmaster arrives in Europe for a series of dates in Paris & Norway before running into a few issues in Russia but it was all love. We’d like call this episode ‘From Russia With Love’ for DJ Jazzy Jeff. Yippee Kai-Yay Mother Russia!
WATCH: PREVIOUS ‘VINYL DESTINATION’ EPISODES
EPISODE 7 | EPISODE 6 | EPISODE 5 | EPISODE 4 | EPISODE 3 | EPISODE 2 | EP. 1
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Posted in Hip-Hop, Performance, Producers, R&B, Travel, Videos | Tags: DJ, DJ Culture, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJs, Ep. 8, Episode 8, Episode VIII, Vinyl Destination | 4 Comments »
‘Rhythm Roulette’ With 88-Keys (Video)
April 16, 2013
Anybody can make a dope beat from digging in the crates, right? Hahahaaa…No! Now imagine if you are digging blindfolded. In effect, you’re not even consciously choosing the records to make that ‘dope beat’… Them’s the rules of Rhythm Roulette!
‘In the second installment of Rhythm Roulette we linked up with Grammy award-winning producer 88-Keys. From a Steve Martin standup record with no music to a hardcore noise metal record, 88 wasn’t given much to work with but stuck with the challenge.’
– Mass Appeal Magazine
Rich Kidd – “I’d Be Lying” (Produced By DJ Dahi)
April 12, 2013
The best music usually comes from a truthful place whether the topic of discussion is bad, good, or in between. Toronto emcee & producer Rich Kidd understands that & it works for him on this DJ Dahi produced track called “I’d Be Lying” where he laments about how things aren’t all good in his life at the moment in his quest to greater things. Hopefully it gets better with his next project ‘In My Opinion’ due April 16th. VIBE to this joint below……
“This song is about me coming to terms with shit in my life and being real with myself. I usually smile and brush shit off like nothing can dent my armor but in my head i have insecurities and doubts like the next man. The same way you got to live with regrets, you also have to live with the truth. It’s inescapable. Many try and hide from their own truths because they fear failure, non-acceptance, or maybe it’s a pride issue. Either way, this is me venting because I felt I needed to. I’d be lying if I said this wasn’t one of my more personal songs but I’d be dying if I didn’t share it with you.”
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music, Producers | Tags: DJ Dahi, ID BE LYING, Rich Kidd, RichKiddbeats, Toronto Hip Hop | No Comments »
Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) Brings Out Kanye West At His Show In Paris (Video)
April 12, 2013
I’m doing better but I’m still trying to get used to Mos Def’s official name change to Yasiin Bey. Often when I bump into people on the street anywhere in the world & we bring him up I find people still haven’t made the connection yet as well. Once they do make that connection then they already know that Yasiin Bey will represent on stage no matter where he is on the planet. Check out this recent footage spotted at HHNM of the mighty Yasiin Bey rocking in Paris with Robert Glasper & as a special treat he brings out Kanye West. Seems like it was a dope night in Paahh’reee……
YASIIN BEY – THE LIGHT IS NOT AFRAID OF THE DARK (PROD. BY KANYE WEST)
Posted in Hip-Hop, Performance, Producers, Videos | Tags: Brings Out Kanye West In Paris France, France, Kanye West, mos def, Paris, Robert Glasper, Yasiin Bey | No Comments »
