Elevator catches up with producer Maker for an interview at his studio in Chicago’s west side. Maker tells us about making beats, collaborations with Qwel, Chicago hip-hop, records, new projects, Stones Throw, Now-Again, and more. Check it!
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Beat Swap Meet 2010 (Sneak Peak)
Preview of what went down at this years Beat Swap Meet in LA
Came across a little footage of Dibiase at the producers showcase at the Swap Meet….it’s a little rough but the beats are sick!!!!
This was last years Beat Swap Meet
Interview with HouseShoes Courtesy Of Elevator Hip Hop
Throwback for anyone who didn’t catch this on Elevator Hip Hop
Focus – “Free Cheese”
Free download from Focus…..This shit is CRACK!!!!!!!
Bernard Purdie Groove
Couldn’t tell you how many times I sampled this dudes drum work…… Definately my favourite drummer, if you ain’t ever checked for Bernard Purdie’s material then your sleeping.
Red Bull Big Tune 2010
Red Bull Big Tune producers battle series has already kicked off, so far they have touched down in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Denver with battles still to take place in Seattle, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Ann Arbor/Detroit.
This year the qualifiying producers will compete at the final in Chicago on November 18th
Here’s whats happened so far
Red Bull Big Tune 2010: Denver – Round 1
Red Bull Big Tune 2010: Denver – Final
Red Bull Big Tune 2010: Philadelphia – Round 1
Red Bull Big Tune 2010: Philadelphia – Final
Red Bull Big Tune 2010: Los Angeles – Round 1
Red Bull Big Tune 2010: Los Angeles – Final
Red Bull Big Tune 2010: San Francisco – Round 1
Red Bull Big Tune 2010: San Francisco – Final
“Oddisee” West Coast Beats
Taken from Oddisee Blogspot
“In preparation for Trek Life’s new album “Everything Changed Nothing” available July 27th, I put together a “West Coast” beat-tape.
Coming from the city of Go-Go, I’ve always loved production inspired by funk. when it comes to funk inspired hip hop, no body does it like the west. While I was on the west producing Trek Life’s album that inspiration went further than being a fan. I don’t know if it was the palm trees, beaches, or burgers but this is what I was making in LA. Listen, Download, Enjoy & purchase “Everything Changed Nothing”
Remarkable Mayor “No Swag Needed” Prod. SciFi
Produced by SciFi outta Edinburgh (UK) this is Remarkable Mayor’s latest joint featuring John Robinson
Pete Cannon: Iller Minimix
Manchester based producer Pete Cannon put together a selection of his new beats exclusively for iller in this fire minimix. Bass heavy beats laced with crisp drums and a healthy slice of synth – just the way you like it. We know alot of people slept on this so we just wanted to resurrect this for a minute and put it on the bandcamp for free download for those who might have missed it
Illmind Presents “Smokey Robotic”
“These past 3 months have been SUPER exciting for me.. behind all of the other projects i’ve been hard at work completing, I produced an album with a new group I formed.. we are called SMOKEY ROBOTIC… it’s POP.. it’s ELECTRO.. it’s HIP HOP..it’s “4 on the flooor”, there’s some singing.. some rapping.. a few ballads..but above everything else, it’s FUN music.. we were all completely free while making this album, and i’m so proud of it… I want to share it with you.. it’s 12 complete tracks.. bump it in the car, on the ipod during your commute, or anywhere that you want to just listen to music to make you happy….” – !llmind
Myke Forte Zodiak Beat Tape – Cancer
We already posted the full Zodiak series to date from Myke Forte, now you can check the latest addition to the series “Cancer”
01 BlackSkies (Moon Child)
02 iLiveDis (Emotional)
03 SadStoryOne (Empathy)
04 Galaxyway (Mood Change)
05 AstralPlane120 (Moon Water)
06 Positively (Negativley)
07 Percy Flip (Pinch Clip)
08 WithoutLove (Intimacy)
09 Resolve (Caring)
10 Rugged (Tough Skinned)
11 RealLife (Lonely)
12 Mystics (Secretive)
13 HurtWithin (Soft Natured)
Black Milk “Welcome (Gotta Go)”
Album of the Year out on Fatbeats/Decon September 14th.
Aye Pee Beat Library Volume 2 Prod. Apatight
We had some net problems before we jetted out to New York for some business, so later than expected we link you with Aye Pee Beat Library Volume 2 produced by our very own Apatight.
Go check this follow up to the very dope Vol 1
Sean Price – “Let Me Tell You” Prod. Beat Butcha
Having recently posted a spot on Beat Butcha a week later this dope shit drops!!!! Check it out
Producers : Submit Beats For Sha Stimuli Album
Currently working on the follow up to his debut album “My Soul To Keep” which features production from the likes of Just Blaze, Lord Digga, Jaisu, and Beat Butcha, Sha Stimuli is looking for production for his next album UNSUNG Vol. 1: The Garden of Eden.
If you have that heat then send your submissions to stimulimusic@gmail.com
Check the 1st leak from the album Produced By Astronote “Beleive Me”
The Stupendous Adventures Of Marco Polo Beat Showcase: Toronto Edition
With the release of another hard hitting hip-hop album on the horizon – The Stupendous Adventures of Marco Polo – Toronto’s own Marco Polo is teaming up with some of the city’s finest producers to showcase their beatmaking skills and to celebrate his upcoming album release. On June 26, 2010, The Stupendous Adventures of Marco Polo Beat Showcase: Toronto Edition will be the first in an ongoing series of events highlighting the work of the city’s hardest working musicians and the endless musical talent that T.O. has to offer. This Beat Showcase will be a unique and unprecedented opportunity for Canadian hip-hop fans to witness live, the incredible sounds that are being sought out by emcees and vocalists worldwide.
TICKETS:
$10 Advance / $15 Door (before 11pm)
AVAILABLE AT:
Proper Reserve (498 Queen Street W)
Play De Record (357 Yonge St)
Rotate This (801 Queen St W)
Montana Colors (166A Spadina Ave)
Soundscapes (572 College St)
Sunshine (2604 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough)
Dr. Disc (20 Wilson St, Hamilton)
Loop Clothing (56 King St N, Waterloo)
Liquid Chrome (11 Dunlop St E, Barrie)
The ARE & Brokn Englsh “Can’t Fuck With Detroit”
Brokn Englsh’s ode to Detroit Hip Hop and it’s wide reaching influence, produced by The ARE
Rappers I Know Exclusive : Flow Factory “Last Days” feat. Praphecy, Big Shang, Tabu and The Niyat Produced by Dockmini
Rappers I Know bring you this exclusive from Houston Hip Hop group Flow Factory feat. Praphecy, Big Shang, Tabu and The Niyat Produced by Dockmini.
Check it out
Catch Up : 9th Wonder Mini- Documentaries For IWWMG
Week 1 9TH WONDER presents ACTUAL PROOF
Week 2 9TH WONDER presents BIG REMO
Week 3 9TH WONDER presents RAPSODY
Bug Featured Mix – Bonafide Beats Volume 4
BUG X BONAFIDE BEATS #04 by Bonafide Magazine
DZA & Hudson Mohawke – Untitled (Unfinished)
JSBL – The Flu (Dorian Concept Remix)
Pharoahe Monch – Simon Says (BoomBaptist Remix)
Pete Cannon – Rustie Is From Glasgow & Didn’t Get Back To Me
Kidkanevil – When Doves Bounce
Khia – My Neck My Back (Shlohmo Remix)
Alex B – You and I Both Know
BUG – Delorean
Lorn – Void 1
Starkey – Stars (Slugabed did a Remix)
KP & Envyi – Swing My Way (B. Bravo Remix)
S-Type – CleanYaActUp
The Blessings – Faberge
Broken Haze – Block
GIRL UNIT – WUT
Producers I Know Presents : AyePee Beat Library Prod. Apatight
One of the hottest producers in the UK right now is a young beatsmith by the name of Apatight who recently featured on the Behind Closed Doors Vol2 production DVD magazine.
Apatight has been getting busy in the lab working on the 3 part series from his library of breaks which he has amassed over his many years of crate digging and the fact he lives yards away from one of the illest record stores in the UK might have a bit to do with it.
Producers I Know brings you the 1st part of this 3 part series in the form of the AyePee Beat Library which is a soulful blend of instrumentation with those noticeabley knocking Apatight drums. Grab the free download from the bandcamp below
Be sure to check the crowd reaction to his Beat Em Upz joint at the Louisden Beat Cypher
Studio Sessions: Making of “Im Goin In” with Needlz
Zingari Entertainment presents Studio Sessions : Episode 1
Multi-Platinum Producer Needlz breaks down how he came up with the beat for the hit single “I’m Goin’ In” by Drake ft. Lil Wayne and Jeezy.
The Soul Dojo Presents : The Soul Spectrum Beat Tape
If you don’t know about The Soul Dojo blog, you need to pass through and check their site and grab this dope beat tape they just posted “The Soul Spectrum Compilation”
Crate Diggin Volume 30
We’re really feeling some of the breaks posted on Mr Galactus You Tube Channel so far….. Now at Vol 30 and counting
Some real nice gems right here, we recommend you go check out some of the breaks he’s posted on his video’s
Nefew – Studio Session (Sample Reproduction)
With all the publishing issues on sample clearance it pay’s to re-create the sample, peep this video from Nefew and sample re-production by Polemikk
FWMJ's Producers I Know 