88 Keys Interview: First Samplers, Mos Def, & Black Star

Dork Magazine presents an interview with 88 Keys as he tells of breaking into the music business, inspiring producers, getting paid $700 for his first project, and becoming involved with the Black Star album.  He also goes on to discuss his first production setup (Akai S950 w/ keyboard), discovering the Akai MPC 3000 while interning at The Music Palace recording studios, and receiving his moniker from Large Professor.

Read the complete interview.

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