LA Beat Swap

This is what its all about for Producers and DJs. DOPE SHI* from Cali!

visit http://www.beatswapmeet.com

WFMU Record and CD Fair - Oct 24-26

Location:
125 West 18th Street, NYC

Hours and Admission:
Friday, October 24th, 7-10pm, $6
Saturday, October 25th, 10am-7pm, $6
Sunday, October 26th, 10am-7pm, $6
Early Admission: Friday, October 24th from 4-7pm, $25 (includes re-admission all weekend)

Live Bands:
Monotonix perform Sunday afternoon 10/26 at 2pm and DMBQ perform the same day at 3:45

AV Lounge:
Movies will be in the AV Lounge Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 7pm. Full schedule here.

Debbie D's Wedding:
Debbie D gets hitched at the fair on Saturday at 1pm, with a Ghoul-A-Go-Go Dance Party to follow, live on Rex's show.

Live Broadcasts:
Saturday, 10/25, Michael Shelley, Rex and Terre T all broadcast live from the fair, from 10am -6pm.

Costume Contest
Sunday October 26 at 5pm, the listener wearing the best costume wins an iPod Nano. Come to the broadcast booth for the judging.

Other Features:
On Saturday and Sunday, play the Rockband challenge, modify LP covers at the LP Modification Stand, play WFMU's Wheel of Fate or 45 rpm toss, or just hang out in the AV Lounge!

The Art of DIGGIN!!!!!!!!!! (shoutout to DJ Kaos)

If u have never been there AND u live on the eastcoast AND u collect records your an idiot. lol. $2 any record u find!!!!

Technology + Beat Heads = Digital Diggin

ummm.. yeaa.... HA

WFMU Record and CD Fair - Oct 24-26

I went to one before and they have Cheap records :)

Brooklyn Record Riot - 9/28/08!!!!!!!!!!!!

Following an extraordinary debut this July, The Brooklyn Record Riot returns to The Warsaw in Greenpoint Brooklyn for another Sunday of Records, CDs, DVDs, DJs, Beer, Delicious Food, Good People, and Good Times.... The Brooklyn Record Riot Sunday, September 28 11am-8pm...Check out http://www.irisrecs.com for directions and additional information as the date approaches. Contact for customers and dealers: John at 914-948-2674 or johnbastone@optonline.com

Iris Records supported MTP in our early stages. They got HEAT!

The Worlds Largest Record Collection!!!!

The Archive from Sean Dunne on Vimeo.

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!! Bow down to him collectors.. and kiss the ring. ha

Wax Poetics Magazine Mini-Documentary

When u see this mag in borders, record stores etc. pick it up. It always has gems to read about. Info galore about records!!!

Pete Rock (Deep Crates 2) Interview

He talks about diggin and what it means to be a true digger. Go cop NY FINEST!!!

9th Wonder diggin in the crates and Young Guru drops some knowledge

9th Wonder plays a beat in the studio then takes us to Cue Records in Philly. The owner of the store plays him some JOINTS! 9th is like a kid in a candy store. Every producer I know wishes we can go somewhere and the records/songs are readily available and packaged up for you to buy. lol. pretty good "in tyhe life of a producer" video. Not just in the studio

Illa J Interview (J Dilla's younger brother)

The 20-year-old John "Illa J" Yancey, carrying the ball after the death of his older brother, producer J Dilla, keeping the dream alive and making wide steps into the music scene.



check out http://www.rebolextv.com

DJ SOULiva Interview (Record Collector)

Meet The Producers - Where are you from?

DJ SOULiva - The South side of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The South Valley to be more specific.


MTP - Do you make beats?

S - Yeah, I do.


MTP - Who are your top 3 producers?

S - It depends on the time of day. I can't just pick 3.
Between Pete Rock,Premier, Large P, Diamond D,
Finesse, Muggz, Shadow, Quik, Dre, Alchemist.
I guess today at 2:17 pm. I would say Quik, Alchemist,
and Marley Marl. But it will probably change in a
couple of minutes.


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

S - My first piece of equipment was my mom's coffee table record player and a 8 track. Then way after was some generic belt drive tables and a Dr. Sample. Now it's an Akai Mpc2000xl, 2 technic turntables, a vestax mixer and original wax.


MTP - I was first introduced to you by youtube. Explain to our readers what your youtube channel is about.

S - Well It started off by me searching the channels to see if anybody posted videos of their record collection. I didn't really find anything. But I did come across a couple videos of photos of an album cover and playing the song in its entirety. So I
thought it would be a cool little idea to post a vid of some random records of mine and focus on just the break, or sampled part. I did it because it's something that I would like to have seen.



MTP - How important is the diggin culture to Hip Hop?

S - Very, very important! And I take it very seriously.
But in a fun way. You gotta have fun in whatever you
do. Some days I wish the whole culture would die, and
everybody got rid of all their records, and I could be
the last of the dying breed and scoop everything
up. Nah, Nah just joking. But really.


MTP - How many records do you own?

S - Probably around 8,000 lp's and about 2,000 45's. Plus
another 3,000 Lp's that I sell at record conventions
and shows around the way.


MTP - What are the best diggin spots?

S - For me it's been Yard sales, rummage sales, and virgin
thrift shops. But any place can be the best spot if
time is on your side


MTP - What inspired you to do these "diggin in the crates" youtube videos?

S - My inspiration has been producers and the reaction you get from someone when you show them the original lick of something. And that feeling that you get when you hear it for the first time.


MTP - Your exposing a lot of rare records. Any negative responses for doing so?

S - Thanks. I guess it all depends on who you ask. Cause I know some grumpy ol' collector is just read this question and is saying "Those records aren't rare!!!"
I got a copy of blah, blah, blah and theres only 3 copies known to man. Thats rare!!" But the majority of feedback has been positive. There has been a couple
of responses saying that "I'm exposing the secrets of hip-hop" and stuff like that. But these aren't secrets. They have all been used before. Besides some of the earlier episodes that I'm not aware of some of the cuts being sampled before. And some of the same people that have said this stuff send me messages asking about artists, albums, song names, samples etc. But the way I see it is that at least your getting to hear the sample in it's original form with the cover and all. But believe me I'm not showing everything, I have my special stuff that I keep for my own ears.


MTP - How do you feel about digital digging?

S - It's a bunch of shit!!! wait. In which way? Because there are two ways. The ones who think digging on limewire and file sharing sites is digging. And theres the ebay and dustygroove diggers. The 1st group of people are suckers. The 2nd group it's ok if you incorporate buying online and actually go out and get your hands dirty. Your just using every possible resource. If you don't click and buy it somebody else
will. So both ways require you getting to it first. But you shouldn't just stay online all day and never get out. What fun is that?


MTP - In your opinion, does Serato better the DJ culture or take away from it?

S - Uh oh here we go! well real quick I don't think it makes it better. It makes it easier. But that doesn't mean it makes it better. The 1 thing I can say it's
better for is those who wanna play their beats, remixes, etc at their gig. But that's it. They should have certain requirements in order to own Serato. Not
anybody should be able to get. One requirement should be that whatever you play you should own 90% on wax. The other 10% is your gift for putting in work.
My favorite part of watching DJs perform is watching them go through their crate pull out the record and mix it in. Then your like "Damn they found a copy of
that". Now it's like "Oh he downloaded that". But you can see who the real heads. The real ones still dig. Even if they have the mp3 their still looking for the
vinyl. For other people the search stops when its on their hard drive. I just don't see how you can compare an mp3 file and album artwork on a monitor to an
actual physical copy of an album. But real DJs won't stop digging no matter what new type of technology is invented.


MTP - Have you ever been to a beat battle?

S - Nah. Personally I don't like the fact of my beats being judged by anybody. I have a really wide range of sounds that I like. So depending on my mood. Something can sound amazing to me, and sound like shit to you. And what you might think is dope, might sound like garbage to me. If that makes any sense.


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

S - I'm leaning towards the sample beats. But I can't take anything away from beats with a keyboard. But I think you should incorporate both. Or at least know how to
use both. I'm thinking of artist's like Quik, and Slick dogg. I got much more love for those who use samplers and keyboards than computer programs. But I feel all samples should be used from their original format.



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

S - Going back to the last question they sound too programmed. They lack that gritty sound. I'm not speaking for all beats though. Another thing is I think some beats are are getting way too technical, Unless you're doing an instrumental album it's
cool. But I miss older Simple beats. A couple layered samples or loops with hard drums.


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

S - I've had a few. But mainly somebody will bring over their homeboy who thinks he's a rapper and wants beats from me. And it's always the wackest shit I've ever
heard. Mostly some wannabe gansta shit. That or some kid who sounds like he's reciting a thesaurus. Just stuff I wouldn't be caught dead with their lyrics
over my beats.


MTP - What projects are you currently working with?

S - I'm always in middle of mix tapes, and upcoming beats. But struggling with every day life, it's always hard to find time to just stop and work on a certain project.


MTP - What's something the readers may not know about you?

S - I'm a jack of trades! I'm a student in the morning, Repo man and Porn shop project manager in afternoons, and a Dj at night. I just recently got engaged. I also collect
cassettes, Nintendo and Super Nintendo games. And my favorite band is a Love metal group from Helsinki Finland named HIM.


MTP - Whats your contact info?

S - soulonely505@yahoo.com , http://www.youtube.com/user/souliva -- Before you ask. I don't fuck with myspace. But my homeboy's from my Dj crew got one. It's
http://www.myspace.com/alafaderzcrew -- I might have some random beats and pictures on there.


MTP - Any last words?

S - Thank you for this interview. Readers hit me up if you got any vinyl for sale or
trade, or if your ever in New Mexico.

What's up to my fellow Nuevo Mexico Dj homeboy's Ala Faderz Crew-Heavy rotation, Marv rock, Episode, and also Clout, Shakedown, n Justincredible. And to my lady Jodie, I love you. God Bless.


DJ SOULIVA "WITHOUT LOVE" BEAT

NJ Producer Maleet (MTVtres Promo)

Maleet is a first generation American who made it his goal to expose the sounds of forgotten Latino musicians to a whole new generation of music fans. Maleet has discovered some of his most prized records in some pretty strange places. You might find him digging for albums anywhere — from the local beauty salon and barber shop, to the far reaches of Latin America! The only downside to his music quest? Developing allergies from the dust while flipping through record bins! But that's not going to stop this music hunter from continuing his search for the rare sounds of Latino artists gone by...

Music is his life.


For more information on Maleet, visit: http://www.myspace.com/maleetbeats

Short Clip From Beat Kings DVD

Beat Kings is an in depth documentary about hip hop producers spear-headed by longtime Wu-Tang Clan Producer/DJ Mathematics. Beat Kings chronicles the history of beatmaking from the days of Afrika Bambatta to Marley Marl to modern day greats like Kanye West. Tapping a who's who in hip hop music, Beat Kings get the first hand accounts of the equitment they use, how they learned to make beats, and anything else a budding producer or hip hop fan would want to know. The DVD features in the studio interviews with Kanye West, Just Blaze, Havoc (Mobb Deep), Trackmasters, Swiss Beats, RZA, Premier, Pete Rock, Marley Marl, Alchemist, Easy Moe Bee, Prince Paul and more. These producers are the architects behind the rhymes of superstars like Jay-Z, Notorious BIG, 50 Cent, Nas, The Wu-tang Clan and now anyone can learn how they do it.

The Kings Of Diggin compiled by Kon and Amir and DJ Muro

Kon and Amir and DJ Muro EPK for the LP Kings of Diggin', features a rare appearence from Showbiz.



visit http://www.rapsterrecords.com/kingsofdiggin/ 4 more info

Beat Diggin Documentary

This is a classic video. Its only right I put it up on here..



Legends talkin and showin yall the art of Crate Diggin

Diamond D (D.I.T.C)
Mr. Walt (Beatminerz)
Showbiz (D.I.T.C)
Evil D (Beatminerz)
Godfather Don
Paul Lepe

Special Appearences by: Common , Mos Def, & Royal Flush

http://www.myspace.com/busybodyfilms

Rugged N Raw Interview (2005 MTP Season 1 Champion)

Meet The Producers - Where are you from?

Rugged N Raw - I am born and raised in NYC, the borough of Manhattan. But not for too much longer, rent is goin up!!!

MTP - When and why did you start producing?

RnR -I started producing about 6years ago. My school's radio station had an MPC, and my boys I.mpaq, DJ Static of Stronghold and Notic were the production heavyweights. I was just an MC. I started because no one was available to give me original beats. I was the newbie around and the hot beats had to go to other people, so I learned and made my own beats.

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

RnR - Always have, always will use an MPC. I am thinking about putting random kazoo sounds in my beats. HAHAHAHA But for real, I am learning the keyboard so that I don't gotta worry about samples all the time.

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

RnR - I got a bunch of records at the crib. I think diggin is kool as hell. It's definitely an art form that takes time and patience. I don't dig as much as I would like to because I don't make as many beats as I used to. But props to those that are doin it.

MTP - What do you think of digital diggin compared to crate diggin?

RnR - Nothing is ever like crate diggin. With crate diggin, you have to actually go out there and literally get your hands dirty, plus everything costs money. The only thing about digital digging is finding certain things that never made their way to vinyl. I made some beats where the samples are MAD obscure and is not on vinyl. Of course, I can't tell you my sources, but just know that I be lookin too!!!

MTP - What's it like being in a beat battle?

RnR - It's great if you're winning! HAHA It's definitely a unique experience. It's a competition to see who put more time and effort into their music. Everything is laid out and it allows you to speak without actually talking.

MTP - How can it help a producer?

RnR -Networking all day!! In the end, battles are supposed to introduce you to new people and new ways of doing things. They can work with local MC's and get their rep up.

MTP - Rumor has it, you are a 7 time beat battle champ? How do you stay successful and when are you gonna retire?

RnR - The rumors are true. I am a seven time beat battle champ. I stay successful by always staying one step ahead and differentiating myself. I used to go to battles and scout other producers. A lot of them stick too much to the same formula and I ALWAYS try to do stuff they can't. When I was involved with the MTP battles, I went almost every month and came to the championship with stuff totally different from what everyone else did. I'm not really tryin to battle anymore, I'm more focused on rhymin and puttin out songs. However, for money, someone can get their ass kicked!!!

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

RnR - As long as it's hot, I don't care what people use. I think that argument is overrated. When you really think about it, keyboards are just royalty free samples. So unless you are playing an instrument, guess what? You're sampling.

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

RnR - Some of them are phenomenal and some are doo doo pie, but it's always gonna be that way. But please, no more hit singles of just a drum pattern. That was kool back in the 80's when the drums were heavy and EQ'd properly. No more of these bullshit keyboard drums with a lil hi hat and a whisper. Put some effort in it, people!!

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

RnR - Hmmm... well.. I gotta say, I work part time as an engineer in the studio where I make my music and the worst session I had to record was a drunk emcee (beyond belief) that only came in to do ad libs for mad songs. He was yelling them all out, even on the love songs. What a waste of time!

MTP - What projects are you currently working with?

RnR - Mostly my stuff to be honest, and I am involved with Hasan Salaam and Hi Coup's new stuff too, but I am pretty in house as far as the projects I'm involved with now.

MTP - Tell me a little about 5th column?

RnR - 5th column is a collective of straight up illness. We are Hi-Coup, Badsportt, Hasan Salaam, I.mpaq and myself. I was actually the last member inducted. We are working as solo artists now, but we collaborate and keep each other sharp. They are a great bunch of people and we will be putting out LOTS of quality music for a very long time.

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

RnR - Reportedly, I talk A LOT in my sleep. Rumor has it, I have full conversations.

MTP - Whats your contact info?

RnR - http://www.ruggednraw.com/, www.myspace.com/ruggednrawrnr and email address rnr@ruggednraw.com

MTP - Any last words?

RnR - To every aspiring musician, just stay original and persistent, and your time will come. Oh, and get your copy of "Another Level" (Shameless Promotion) :)

The Beginning

MTP (Meet The Producers) is a monthly Beat Battle held at Axiom Studios in Newark, NJ. The events showcase local, unknown, underground & unsigned hip-hop producers from New Jersey and surrounding areas. Each month new producers battle head to head & show off their skill, talent, for a chance to win prizes and of course bragging rights. They are judged by a panel based on equipment demonstration, competition and performance. We also shed light on local and popular MCs such as Lord Jamar, A-Alikes, Hasan Salaam, Scienz of Life, Written On Your Psyche, Pumpkinhead, Mr. Len, El Da Sensei, Fresh Daily, Sav Killz, Skyzoo, Tame-One and many more. If you would like to compete, attend or perform please contact us at jerzeybeatz@gmail.com.