The Soul By The Pound producer showcase returns for Floridians looking for local beat related event. The free showcase will take place on July, 8, 2009 at Tatame.
Wednesday July 8, 2009
Free Entry: 18+
10pm to 2am
Tatame
223 West Fairbanks Avenue
Winter Park, FL
Visit UJEmpire for more details.
With accusations of stolen battle routines and ample in-your-face antics, the DJ Supreme vs. John Swan round of the 2009 DMC Battle for U.S. Supremacy was definitely entertaining.
DMC Battle for U.S. Supremacy Results:
1st Place: DJ Supreme
2nd Place: DJ SPS
Check out DMC USA for more info about upcoming events.
Audio Perm, the recently formed production crew consisting of Julian Fairbanks, Depo Shot, and Cory Grindberg, has united for its first collective instrumental release.
The 22 track beat tape features a robust collection of impressively layered and well thought out instrumentals, which should come as no surprise considering that each member of Audio Perm was instructed by Big Quarters (Meduim Zach & Brandon Allday) and I Self Divine.
Download: Audio Perm Beat Tape
Visit Audio Perm for more info.
Another Crate Kings favorite, DJ Ian Head delivers his July ‘09 Mixtape along with insightful commentary explaining the selections. As the result of a coast to coast Amtrack train ride/vinyl hunting adventure, Cross-Country Digging features a soulful extravaganza from such artists as Bernard Purdie, Soul Children, Idris Muhammed, Ripple, Lonnie Smith, and even Bob Dylan.
"What I came home with was an eclectic set of joints, some for sampling and some for just vibin out to. I tried to make the mix flow between genres as easily as possible, but there’s definitely some obscure selections. However, I feel like all these songs have a unique, soulful quality to them." - DJ Ian Head
Download: Cross Country Digging by DJ Ian Head
Visit Ian over at Everyday Beats
Award winning astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and Antares founder Dr. Harold Hildebrand will examine the scientific basis of Auto-Tune in the premier episode of Nova Science Now, which airs tonight on PBS.
Check your local listings and make sure your DVR is set for what promises to be a unique, informed discussion of Auto-Tune voice technology.
Bonus:
Dr. Hilebrand will even answer seleced viewer questions that are submitted via email by July 1st.
See Nova Science Now for more info or submit your questions to Dr. Harold Hildebrand
Marco Polo & Torae appear with DJ Pemier on Live From Headquarters to discuss their album Double Barrell, hip-hop, and more.
Here we have the official video highlight reel for Sha Money XL’s One Stop Shop Producers Conference featuring panel highlights and conversations with producers such as Just Blaze, RZA, Hi-Tek, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, Steve Lobel, Dru Ha, and Drumma Boy, and more. In addition, the video features beat battle footage and the crowning of the 2009 champion, Billboard.
Notable Quote:
"The goal is to meet as many people as you can whether you like them or not. Half the time you do business in this game with people you hate." - Grouchy Greg
[Thanks RTC Shogun!]
Gooch sits down with The Alchemist to discuss DJ’ing/button pressing for Eminem, career milestones, future goals, and the difference in recognition between being The Alchemist vs Eminem’s DJ.
[via Paul Cantor]
Mixtape and club legend DJ Kid Capri discusses first becoming involved with hip-hop, the significance of Serato, production, upcoming projects, and his impact on the improved career prospects and increased salaries for other DJ’s.
Notable Quotes:
"I started a revolution with the DJ’ing thing. There were DJ’s before me that came out, but I was able to take the DJ to the level where they’re looked at as artists now and they’re making money."
"Before me DJ’s were getting fifty dollars… a hundred dollars. When I started getting ten thousand dollars a show, that was unheard of. It worked out for everybody."
Influenced by the Vinyl Killer, Rhea Jeong’s concept of a magnetic levitating vinyl "turntable" features a neat square base and self-propelled red ball containing stylus, amp, and speaker.
The seemingly magical vinyl player looks great, but don’t get your hopes up. As a concept design, the retail release date for the Void is set for sometime between never and someday in your dreams.
More pics after the break!
