Posts Tagged ‘STUDIO SESSIONS’
Marley Marl Recreates The ‘Classic Recipe’ For MC Shan’s ‘The Bridge’ (Video)
March 14, 2013
In this episode of Classic Recipes, the legendary producer explains and demonstrates how he created the beat for MC Shan’s “The Bridge,” one of the most memorable beats in hip hop history. As always, along with the beat programming tips and composition/production techniques he also gives us the lowdown on where and when the music was originally created.
Marl recalls the moment he first met MC Shan and recorded “Marley Marl Scratch,” and also remembers when legendary rap radio personality Mr. Magic rejected a Boogie Down Productions record that was submitted for airplay on WBLS-FM, later resulting in the feud between the South Bronx crew and Marl’s Juice Crew.
“The Bridge” was originally created using the Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer and the Korg SDD-2000 Sampling Digital Delay. Marley Marl programmed the beat by triggering drum sounds (the kick and snare) from the TR-808 into the SDD-2000, giving the track a unique sound and feel.
In this video he recreates the beat using the Akai MPC Renaissance; instead of just sampling The Honey Drippers’ track “Impeach The President” intro drum beat, Marley completely reprogrammed the beat from the kick and snare right down to the “Ladies and gentlemen” voice intro. Along with adding some ghost notes, he reversed The Magic Disco Machine’s “Scratching'” record to create the stabs and gritty noises you hear at the beginning of “The Bridge.” – Dubspot
WATCH: MARLEY MARL RECREATES THE ‘CLASSIC RECIPE’ FOR ERIC B & RAKIM’S HIT ‘ERIC B IS PRESIDENT’ (VIDEO)
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Studio Session: 9th Wonder & Big K.R.I.T. Work On His New Album ‘KRIT’ (Video)
March 4, 2013
Check out some interesting behind-the-scenes footage captured of Big K.R.I.T. & 9th Wonder live & direct from Bright Lady Studios in North Carolina. In the clip above, 9th Wonder & Big KRIT exchange recording ideas, concepts, & philosophies while working on the Mississippi natives upcoming project “KRIT” (King Remembered In Time) that’s coming soon. In case you missed it in our earlier posts, check out ‘Reign On’ & ‘Gettin’ Mine’ from a few of their recording sessions at the link below….
BIG KRIT – REIGN ON (PROD. BY 9TH WONDER)
BIG KRIT – GETTIN’ MINE FT. RAPSODY & HEATHER VICTORIA (PROD. 9TH WONDER)
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Joey Bada$$ x Pete Rock In Studio (Video)
February 21, 2013
This is the essence! CinematicTV channel on YouTube strung together some footage and let its rawness speak for itself. Featuring Joey Bada$$ and Pete Rock and others vibing in Ecko Studio Sessions working on a Bada$$ project.
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Studio Session: Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) x Mannie Fresh Recording New Song Called “OMFGOD” (Video)
September 4, 2012
This is some dope behind-the-scenes video showing Yasiin Bey (the artist formerly known as Mos Def) vibing with Mannie Fresh over some of his beats… so much so it makes him drop some quick verses over them AND then pick up his pen. The resulting single, “OMFGOD,” should be out soon; but just to see Hip-Hop being made in this organic way… still… This is what Hip-Hop is at its essence! Yasiin has always mentioned that he wanted to work with Mannie Fresh. Need proof? Click on the videos posted above & below to see for yourself…
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Studio Session: Raekwon Speaks On ‘The Purple Tape’ With The J.u.s.t.i.c.e. League Part III (Video)
August 20, 2012
This is part 3 of the video we posted a week ago showing Raekwon The Chef working in the studio with production trio The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League at Tree Sounds studios in Atlanta. In this particular segment Raekwon shares some stories & let’s heads know that ‘Ol Dirty Bastard was more than just an emcee, but had got it in as a producer as well.
WATCH: RAEKWON IN THE STUDIO WITH THE J.U.S.T.I.C.E. LEAGUE PART ONE & TWO (VIDEO)
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Studio Session: Raekwon Speaks On ‘The Purple Tape’ With The J.u.s.t.i.c.e. League (Video)
August 14, 2012
This is part 2 of the video we posted a week ago showing Raekwon The Chef working in the studio with production trio The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League at Tree Sounds studios in Atlanta. In this particular segment Raekwon shares some stories & drops a few little known jewels about his classic album ‘Only Built For Cuban Linx’ aka ‘The Purple Tape’ including who was the first to rock the luxury Jesus pieces back in the day.
WATCH: RAEKWON IN THE STUDIO WITH THE J.U.S.T.I.C.E LEAGUE (PART ONE)
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Studio Session: Raekwon Working With The Justice League (Video)
August 6, 2012
Raekwon was putting in work with the go-to production team Justice League to work on some new material down at Atlanta’s Tree Sounds Studios. Looking forward to see what ‘The Chef’ is cooking up with the Justice League. In part 1 of the video above they speak on the significance of Raekwon’s classic Only Built For Cuban Linx album…..
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Studio Session: Pusha T & R&B Singer ‘The-Dream’ Speak On Their ‘Exodus 23:1’ Collaboration (Video)
May 25, 2012
It’s interesting in this MTV video Pusha T & The-Dream discuss everything about working together on this song, but the interviewer may have failed to ask Pusha T about who he’s talking about in this new ‘Exodus 23:1’ record. Yeah Yeah it doesn’t take much to figure out who he’s talking about already **COUGH** Drake **COUGH** but it would good to see an official response. Battles are good for hip hop as long as cats keep it all on the record & showcase their skills….
DOWNLOAD: PUSHA T – EXODUS 23:1 FEAT. THE-DREAM
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Studio Session: Warren G & Game Recording ‘Party We Will Throw Now’ featuring Nate Dogg (Video)
April 25, 2012
Some behind the scenes footage of the recording of Warren G’s “Party We Will Throw Now” featuring Game. Nate Dogg also appears on the track posthumously, of course, & the song is the first single from Warren G’s “No One Could Do It Better” EP. I wonder if the D.O.C. will have an issue with that ‘No One Could Do It Better’ title….haha
DOWNLOAD: WARREN G – PARTY WE WILL THROW NOW FEAT. NATE DOGG & GAME
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Studio Sessions: Freddie Joachim (Video)
December 15, 2011
Producer Freddie Joachim gives us a tour of his studio & his creative process…
DOWNLOAD: FREDDIE JOACHIM – PATIENTLY EP
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Big Boi Working with Little Dragon (Video)
October 29, 2011
I’m a fan of the Swedish band Little Dragon & it’s obvious I’m not the only one as Big Boi aka “Daddy Fat Saxxx” has begun work on his next album which will feature a track or two with Yukimi of Little Dragon. While taking a break following a 10 hour recording session at the world famous Stankonia studios here in Atlanta they talked a little bit about the project. What I really want to know is where did Big Boi get that hoodie he’s rocking because that joint is kinda dope.
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The Roots – “Life, Love, & Loot”
October 28, 2011
Inspired by the Captain Morgan commercial campaign of “Life, Love, & Loot”, Philly’s finest The Roots flipped the musical theme of the liquor brand’s primary song into a dope ass joint with a great classic rock feel. Black Thought aka Tariq Trotter kills this joint on the vocals so well it sounds like he may have outdid Lenny Kravitz himself at his own signature vocal style. The song won’t appear on the The Roots upcoming album “undun” due December 6th, but damn this joint is dope even if for a commercial campaign. Check out the Spin Magazine article with Questlove regarding the project & listen to the track below. Some Behind The Scenes video after the jump…. Glasses Up!
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Jadakiss Speaks On His Recording Process & Future Projects (Video)
October 25, 2011
While in his Yonkers, New York recording studio Jadakiss was reminded that this year is the 10 year anniversary of his certified Gold “Kiss The Game Goodbye” album that dropped in 2001. Jadakiss didn’t dwell too much on his past projects but provided insight on his new album, his team, his future, & his recording process in the studio.
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Studio Life: Jamla & The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League (Video)
October 20, 2011
Kenny of The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League playing the sax over a 9th Wonder beat here in Atlanta, In the background you can see 9th’s Jamla Crew.
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Studio Session: Dr. Dre Previews ‘Detox’ Track For Studio Guests (Video)
October 14, 2011
Damn this joint sounds like it’s gonna be a banger! Dr. Dre gotta stop playin’ around & drop this Detox album. Diggin’ the vocals of the singers on the Slick Rick inspired hook…’Hey Young World’
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Studio Sessions: Slaughterhouse Records ‘The Illest’ In Atlanta (Video)
October 13, 2011
Some behind the scenes footage of the Slaughterhouse gang while they were recording a new track called ‘The Illest’ here in Atlanta several days back. This particular track bangs & the verses are “ill”. Crooked I, Royce Da 5’9, Joe Budden, & Joell Ortiz do what they do best while they appear to have some friendly support in the studio from DJ Green Lantern, Justus League, Yelawolf, & a few others who are hanging in the studio during the recording process.
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Snoop Dogg Recording Session For ‘Detox’ with West Coast Producers (Video)
September 29, 2011
Snoop Dogg gathered some of the West Coast’s greatest producers for a special recording session geared towards Dr. Dre’s upcoming ‘Detox’ album. DJ Quik, Battlecat, 1500 Or Nothing, & DJ Pooh are given a pep talk from Snoop about what kind of heat they need to bring to get Dr. Dre’s attention for the project. This video is really dope because it shows the true friendship among many of Cali’s finest, but it also displays another side of Snoop when it comes to articulating what he wants from a production standpoint. Snoop also makes a great point that if the song doesn’t bang in the first 10 seconds nobody, including Dr. Dre, will like it. I tend to agree with that theory for the most part. The D.O.C. also makes an appearance in the behind the scenes video as well. Part 2 after the jump…
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Studio Sessions: Rick Ross In The Studio With Alchemist (Video)
July 26, 2011
Rick Ross is proving to me to be a real student of the hip hop game in his choices of producers, beats, his ability to become a better rap artist lyrically, & some of the choices he’s made in terms of the types of artists he’s signed to his Maybach Music Group label like R&B songstress Teedra Moses. Just when I thought I couldn’t be surprised much more we find Ricky Rozay in the studio with Alchemist?! Awwwww man I’m hyped already to see what they cook up! If Ricky Rozay keeps bringing in ill producers like Alchemist I’m positive his new album ‘God Forgives, I Don’t’ will at least bang…
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Classic Clips: Biggie In The Studio with Lord Finesse (Video)
July 17, 2011
This is some rare unearthed video of a studio session with Biggie in the studio with Lord Finesse. There’s more conversation in the this video about how wack Biggie thought Red Hot Lover Tone was back in the day. Biggie also mentions how Puffy wanted him to be prepared to rhyme at any time & at any moment.
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Studio Sessions: Common x Nas – ‘Ghetto Dreams’ (Video)
July 13, 2011
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