Showing posts with label producer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label producer. Show all posts

Monday, February 1, 2010

Exile is a monster on the beats and in LIVE performance!!!!



Action speaks louder than words is an understatement

Monday, July 6, 2009

Illmind - "Inside The Craft" video



Shoutout to Illmind for continuosly dropping knowlegde and beats!!! And he doin for the kids!! Respect

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Just Blaze Interview



talks about plug-ins and gear. Izotope is the shit. Props to Def Dom (Akai Pros)

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Sunday, December 7, 2008

True School TV



Theres more parts also. 9th Wonder playin the classics.

Monday, September 22, 2008

Dub MD & Illmind Presents Blaps, Rhymes & Life (Mixtape)

01.) Get Ya Ass Up! (Intro) (Produced By Illmind)
02.) Heltah Skeltah - Everything Is Heltah Skeltah (Produced By Illmind)
03.) Brooklyn Academy - Raise Ya Hands (feat. Jean Grae) (Produced By Illmind)
04.) Fresh Daily - Get Over (Produced By Illmind)
05.) D. Black - The Come Up (feat. Skyzoo) (Produced By Illmind)
06.) 50 Cent - Make A Movie (Produced By Illmind)
07.) Supastition - Thankful (feat. Kil Ripkin) (Produced By Illmind)
08.) Naturel - The Bullets (Produced By Illmind)
09.) K.O. (K-Otix) - 48 Seasons (Produced By Illmind)
10.) Torae - New Blood (feat. Skyzoo, Emilio Rojas & Fresh Daily) (Produced By Illmind)
11.) Fortilive - The Come Up (Produced By Illmind)
12.) Broken English - Different World (Produced By Illmind)
13.) Skyzoo - Lyrically Inclined (feat. Wale) (Produced By Illmind)
14.) Naps N Dreds - Do What I Should (feat. Copywrite) (Produced By Illmind)
15.) Quan - Geez Like Deez (feat. Rapper Big Pooh) (Produced By Illmind)
16.) Naturel - Resurrect (Produced By Illmind)
17.) 8th W1 - A Fool’s Lullaby (Produced By Illmind)
18.) Faro-Z - Clap Ya Hands (Produced By Illmind)
19.) A.P.E.X. - One More Time (Produced By Illmind)
20.) LL Cool J - Queens (feat. Prodigy, 50 Cent, Kool G Rap, & Tony Yayo) (Produced By Illmind)
21.) Wannabe? (Outro) (Produced By Illmind)

DOWNLOAD LINK
http://www.mediafire.com/?4mhm2mxyzrt

This dude Illmind is a BEAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Support dope Jersey HIP HOP!!!

Sunday, September 21, 2008

DJ Priority's "Beat Cinema" Beat CD is now AVAILABLE upon request!!!



I have worked with Vast Aire, LXG, Mel Official, Daniel Joseph, After Image, 8thW1, LXM (Unitus), Delinquint Soundz, Completion etc....

leave a comment and Ill send u a copy

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Timbo aka ""Ill make you go platinum instantly"



If this ever come out..... WHOAAAA!!!! Me and fellow Akai pro member Trinidad was just talking about Timbo. I thought he was the top Producer (not just hip hop) right now. Do the history!!! haha. Timbaland is one of the few producers thats been in the game CONSISTENTLY for over 10 years

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Mr. Green and Pace Won "Hip Hop" and "The Eye Of A Needle" Videos





That ol' Jersey Boom Bap is back. Jersey native Pacewon teams up with Mr.Green to provide some dope Hip Hop for your ears. Take a look.

Sunday, April 6, 2008

Clinton Place #9 - "Neva Judge A Book: A Journey Through The Industry" Album



01) Intro
02) Brick City ft. Runt Dawg
03) Imma Rida ft. Kurupt, Roscoe, Tri-Star, Spider Loc, & Mr. Holloway
04) Left Da Drugz ft. Taje
05) Bangin' At The Party ft. Westside Connection
06) Free Ya Mind ft. Roscoe, Tri-Star, & Sir Jinx
07) Comments on Yukmouth [Interlude]
08) Super Bad ft. Yukmouth & Brotha Raheem
09) I Still Luv U ft. A L.A. Ni@@a
10) Not 4 Play ft. The Horsemen (Canibus & Kurupt)
11) Get By ft. Noni Spitz, Dae One, & The Bloc Boyz
12) Tryna Eat ft. Runt Dogg
13) Click Clack Be Cool ft. Spider Loc & Smurf
14) Look At My Life ft. A L.A. Ni@@a
15) Bangin' At The Party [Original Version] ft. Spider Loc
16) Press On ft. N.E.D.

Executive Producers: Clinton Place #9, Sir Jinx, & Dae One


Free Download (review coming soon)
http://www.dubcnm.com/audio/mixtapes/clinton_place_number_9-neva_judge_a_book-a_journey_through_the_industry-(dubcnn).zip

Super Producer Prince Paul created one of the best HIP HOP videos ever!



You must cop the album "A Prince Among Thieves" to fully understand the story. Each and every song is a scene of the story. Crazy original!!

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Young Guru Interview (Engineer Extraordinaire)


He talkes about how he got into engineering, importance of a school audio education and the concept of using apllication. Check the credits producers. He makes the shit bang in your speakers!

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Friday, August 10, 2007

DJ Mentplus Interview (El Da Sensei Remix Contest Winner)



Meet The Producers - Where are you from?

Mentplus - Originally, I'm from B.K....Now I live in Brickz (NJ). I rep both to the fullest.


MTP - When and Why did you start producing?

M - I've been a Dj for 10+ years spinning here and there. I started making beats around 95'. I got serious around 99'. It was a natural progression. I played music for so long, I just wanted to start making my own. I wanted to be like the greats you know....Premo, J Dilla, Pete Rock, Diamond D, Large Pro, etc. People heard my beats and wanted more, so I never looked back once I started.


MTP - Do you scratch and do tricks?

M - Yes sir, I cut, scratch & trick mix...My partner Dj Priority and I are known as "FREEHAND". We've done our part in keeping turntablism part of this culture in Jersey. "What is a DJ if he can't scratch??"...hahaha.


MTP - How do you feel about the digital turntables and there effect on the "Hip Hop" dj?

M - In my opinion, its just a natural stage in the evolution of Dj'in as a whole. Serato ,for example, helps a Dj with thousands of records bring his entire collection anywhere he does a set without having to lug around those heavy ass crates. I can testify to that; 10+ years of doing that I paid my dues. If there is an easier way, I'm all for it. But don't let it take the place of learning the fundamentals. Learn analog as well. You might have to do a set on analog turntables. Trust me its close but its not the same....so don't get fooled. You just might get thrown out of a party you're supposed to be spinning at..haha.


MTP - What was your first piece of equipment and what do you use now?

M - Ha..wow, my first pieces were a Boss Dr. Rhythm drum machine and a Gemini scratch master mixer/ 8-12sec sampler (With my turntables of course). I'd use 2 tape decks to put beats together. I only wish I could find those old beat tapes. haha.

As for now, I'm using an akai MPC 2000xl, Reason 3.0,
EMU MP-7 sound module, an akai DPS-12 (for effects and cuts), DIGI 002 (tracking with protools), korg ms 2000, a snare drum, microkorg and a shit load of records. And I'm still using my 1200 tech turntables till this day.


MTP - Do you collect records? How do you feel about the diggin culture?

M - Yes I have a couple of records..haha. You got to have that. I'm a Dj who just happens to be a producer. So naturally the records just fit in my way of life. It's not like i collect them just as a hobby, its part of my sound. Either for inspiration or sampling.

I fully support the digging culture because I am a part of that culture. If you are a "real" Dj who spins breaks as well as cuts or rocks a party, you already know!


MTP - What type of records do you collect?

M - Some old some new...really great sounding stuff ya know. I don't stick to just one genre I'm all over the place when it comes to diggin. Thats all I'll say..ha.


MTP - What should up and coming diggers know about collecting?

M - Listen before you buy. Theres always a place that has the record you bought for $40 that sells it for less so shop around!!!! If you see Dj Kaos with a crate of records for sale you better cop them sh-ts EARLY!! Big shouts to the Art Of Diggin Crew.ha. Don't just buy for the hell of it you better know about what records you buy do research. You never know where that dope break will pop up.


MTP - Whats it like being in a beat battle?

M - It is what it is.....a learning experience for any up and coming button pusher trying to make his or her mark; and most importantly MOVE THE CROWD (and the judges). I've been in just about every beat battle in the tri-state area except for that "fight club : beat club" joint...but i'm comin...haha. But I've paid dues and won a title in all of them. In my last beat battle "just blaze" told me keep searching for my sound....even though he he said, "I had madd skills"...so I have what the people want, I just have to focus a little more. Eventually my time will come. Thats what its like taking constant criticism from your peers. You have to learn its what the people want....move the crowd!!! (and the judges)


MTP - How can it help a producer?

M - It teaches a producer how to pay dues. Producers are also exposed to other ways of making music. And how to perform using what you made at the crib to entertain the masses. You might think your hot; your boys might tell you that ya beats are fiyah...ha.. even your moms might say you nice. But once you get in front of that crowd, "they" are your audience. And trust me if the crowd don't like your beats it will be known.


MTP - Who are the AKAI PROS?

M - J.S Krillz, Def Dom, Copicoo, Trindezzle, Dj Priority, And myself; we make good music. Producers who've just about won every beat battle there is as well as have releases you can cop in stores! We have many different styles & "we" move the crowd (and the judges..ha). If you go to a beat battle and one of us is performing, be sure to purchase a neck brace..ha



MTP - Whats your thoughts on the whole keyboard vs.sample beat discussion?

M - I'm a sample based producer. But wait a minute, I also make keyboard based tracks as well....i even incorporate the two at times. As a producer, you shouldn't limit yourself to just one genre. Just use what you have because as a producer, you will eventually get to a point where you want to try something new. That will make you just like the greats. Being able to make a dope joint with just about anything....a sampler, keyboard, whatever!!!!


MTP - How do you feel about the beats that are used in music today?

M - Some of its good; some of it is horrible...I don't even listen to the radio anymore...its a shame...cats are f-cking up the game and they know it. But its that money you know. I'm just gonna play my position to the fullest and make good music....That is timeless. I want my great great grand kids to be bumpin my sh-t!! haha!!


MTP - What is the worst studio session you have ever been involved with?

M - Back in 2000 before I started to engineer my own stuff i use to track my stuff at a big studio in East Orange. My old engineer...lets call him bob, use to fall asleep during sessions!!! I was paying like $40 an hour!!! I just saved up and bought my own recording equipment to save money and aggravation.


MTP - What projects are you currently working with?

M - Working on my solo instrumental album....Kice of Course's 2nd album....Mentalcase's album.....A couple of joints with BullyMouth. This new stuff should make Mr. Len very happy. I'm also doing some Delinquent Soundz joints also. You'll be able to hear cuts provided by your truly with my homie Dj Priority on the next Written on your Psyche album. All due out later this year or the next who knows. Oh yeah maybe a couple of beat battles..haha!!


MTP - Whats going on with Smacks Records?

M - Smacks records is my home and where: BullyMouth, Kice of Course, Mentalcase, the Dix and Dj Porno are the artists. We make good music. The work I've done with Kice has been featured in the Vibe and Elemental magazine. If you don't know the label is owned by Mr. Len; and if your a real hip hopper you should already know who he is. Our Label manager Dj Phillie Blunt takes care of all the details and makes sure everything runs accordingly. We stick with the formula to bring timeless music to the masses. Just make sure you buy two copies of our ish when we drop single or albums!!!


MTP - Whats something the readers may not know about you?

M - The song "miracles" by Kice Of Course produced by Mentplus was just featured in a soccer commercial over seas...crazy!!!! I just found out this past weekend.


MTP - Whats your contact info?

M - For beats!!!! mentplus@gmail.com or mentplus@comcast.net
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY!!


MTP - Any last words?

M - Like to give a huge shout-out to God for blessing me with all i have.... and without him i would be nothing!!!


DJ MENTPLUS (El Da Sensei "Frontline" Remix)

Thursday, August 9, 2007

Alchemist - The Making Of "Hold You Down"



*******BONUS VIDEO********
Prodigy "Stuck On You" Produced By Alchemist