M-Phazes Upgrades a Beat He Did for Pharoahe Monch

In this video, M-Phazes upgrades a beat that he did for Pharoahe Monch. Nothing major in this video, but a decent look at his setup, and a glimpse into how he works.
-Sa'id

In Control Live On WBLS DVD Trailer

The 'In Control DVD' looks to be something real dope. Aside from seeing DJ Marley Marl right before his prime, DJ'ing live on the radio, the other subtle nuances that this DVD is sure to hold makes it something worth checking out.
-Sa'id

9th Wonder On "Breaking In" and Producer Boom

9th Wonder speaks about his situation as a new producer making it in the music industry; also assesses the new boom in beatmaking/production.
-Sa'id

Drugs Will Stop Your Career...Ask Scott Storch

Scott Storch was on the road to iconic status in the world of beatmaking and hip hop/rap music production. Then drugs became a part of his life, and his career slowly began to disappear...
In this clip, Storch touches a little bit on how drugs has affected him and his career. I respect him for the disclosure, as you can see how difficult this is for him... Hopes he gets it together, cuz drugs are never a good look...
-Sa'id

Scott Storch Speaks On Drug Addiction + Money Loss

9th Wonder Tries To Increase Chances of Nas Placement

In this video 9th Wonder demos a recent beat that he submitted for an upcoming Nas album. The beat is decent...But you have to wonder, does it actually hurt or help his chances of a landing a placement with Nas. I mean, part of the lure of a new album is NOT having heard the 'new' beats already. But on the other hand, anticipation might build up around what Nas does with this beat. In that case then this will prove to have been a genius marketing ploy by 9th Wonder. (9th is real, so I hope it works out for him...)
-Sa'id

Just Blaze Breaks Down "All The Above;" Dispels Beat-Jack Accusation

Beat-jacking is a hazard of the beatmaking/production game. Accusations regularly fly whenever a well-known beatmaker/producer scores a hit. Such is the case with the song "All The Above" by Maino featuring T-Payne, produced by Just Blaze. To be fair, I've never heard of beatmaker/producer Total Chaos -- the accuser, nor have I heard the beat that he has apparently claimed was jacked. However, in the following video, Just Blaze breaks down the evolution of "All The Above", while seemingly clearing himself from all beat-jacking accusations.
*Note. Video is dope also for the jewels that Just Blaze reveals about the beatmaking/production process.
-Sa'id

All The Above - Brief History from justin smith on Vimeo.

Rsonist of The Heatmakerz Gives "360" Look at State of Music Industry

Rsonist, 1/2 of The Heatmakerz, gives a very straightforward glimpse at how the sales struggles of the music industry have created an environment that's difficult for recording artists to succeed. All the more reason why hip hop producers/beat-makers need to increase their position and value...
-Sa'id

RZA on the Roland MV8000

RZA not only gives a revealing look at the Roland MV8000, he sheds some light on his particular approach to hip hop production and beat-making. Listen closely, he points out what he used for the movie Kill Bill...
-Sa'id

Needlz Breaks Down his Workflow with the Akai MPC 2000XL and the Kurzweil K 2661

Needlz illustrates how he uses his Kurzweil K 2661 keyboard to trigger samples from the Akai MPC 2000 XL. Pay very careful attention, while watching this video. Of course Needlz drops science, but there's also a nice glimpse of his routing chains. And notice how he does use the 8 individual out from his MPC 2000 XL. Also, points out how he's actually more into vintage gear... hmmm... A post-90s era producer who uses vintage equipment to make contemporary music. That's dope.
-Sa'id

Nottz In Action, plus Interview

This Nottz video's been around for a minute, but a lot of people have slept on it. Real good closeups of Nottz's setup. And another thing, peep all the keyboards... Puzzled how he gets his sound... Oh, wait, it's the ASR-10!
- Sa'id