March, 2009

Dream Big & Work Hard — Part # 2 — 6 Tips to Pursuing Your Dreams

Mar 30, 2009 - 13 Comments

Here is part 2 of the Dream Big & Work Hard series.

9th Wonder on the MPC

Mar 30, 2009 - 4 Comments

It looks like 9th has moved on from FL Studio, and jumped on a MPC 2500 . He shares some good insight of how he slices his samples.

Dream Big & Work Hard — Part # 1

Mar 29, 2009 - 15 Comments

I know way too many people who have became content with their lives. Like they can’t go any further than they have in their personal lives and their careers. Like becoming a security guard or lifting boxes at Fed Ex was their lifelong goal.

Mike DaSilva – Turn My Swag On (Soulja Boy) [Rock Version]

Mar 27, 2009 - 3 Comments

I’m not sure why rock producers are choosing Soulja Boy to remix songs for. But its still interesting to see him produce the song with live drums, guitar, etc.

Drummer Boy Gives Advice to Future Producers

Mar 27, 2009 - 1 Comment

This is some great information for up and coming producers.

The Dream in the Studio Making Beats and Recording

Mar 26, 2009 - No Comments

I thought The Dreams first album was very well produced, and its great to see him in the studio work on a Roland Fantom and MPC 3000.

The Runners & John Walsh – Making of the America’s Most Wanted theme song

Mar 25, 2009 - 1 Comment

Here is a video of The Runners who have produced big songs for Rick Ross, Fat Joe, Lil Wayne and more. Are now hitting it big main stream working with John Walsh. The host of America’s Most Wanted. They are working on a new theme song for the show.

Video Tutorial: MPC Pad Replacement

Mar 25, 2009 - 1 Comment

Recently I bought a used MPC 1000 off of Craigslist.com. What I didn’t know when I bought it, was that the 3 of the MPC pads were bad. So I decided to spend $8 per pad ( $24 in total ), plus $8 for shipping, and replace the pads myself.

Chad Hugo killing the keys on a MacBook Pro

Mar 23, 2009 - 2 Comments

Who needs a midi keyboard? Not Chad Hugo from the Neptunes. I have to say he is doing his thing.

Rockwilder Responds To Polow Da Don’s Followers Statement

Mar 23, 2009 - 10 Comments

Polow Da Don a pretty well known producer recently put out a video saying him, Timberland, and Danja are the best producers in the game, and everyone else in the game are followers. Rockwilder responds to Polows Da Don’s statement.

Ryan Leslie in the Studio with Jim Jones

Mar 23, 2009 - No Comments

I think this is a great video, because it shows Ryan Lesie making a beat that I cosider to be some what simple, into a great song named "Precious".

Producer Blog Introduction: Mike Rockmore

Mar 20, 2009 - 6 Comments

I am happy to announce we now has its second producer to join the Hip Hop Makers Producer Blog. Lets get to know our latest producer blogger.

Mysto & Pizzi interview with Thisis50.com + Beatmaking video

Mar 20, 2009 - 5 Comments

In this video Mysto & Pizzi give some insight on the industry and their music making past.

Free WordPress Beat Selling Theme Coming Soon! Feedback Needed!

Mar 19, 2009 - 42 Comments

Soon I will be giving a way a Free WordPress theme for everyone to download. This was designed with a producer in mind.

DJ Babu Korg Kontrol49 Demo

Mar 16, 2009 - No Comments

DJ Babu talks about how he has become a fan of the Korg Kontrol 49. I personally think the M-Audio Axiom is a little more solid. But this is still a cool video.