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DJ Toomp Studio Talk: Hardware vs Software

February 8, 2010

BLVDST interviews DJ Toomp to add his thoughts to the never ending hardware/software debate. Toomp explains his personal preferences for a number of studio items used most frequently and offers insight into his ideal sound. I still just like to blend the two of them together. It’s hard and software together. Software got its own … Read more

DJ Toomp On Label Politics “It’s Not An A&R’s Job To Pick Beats!”

April 16, 2009

A routine beat preview session goes off the rails as DJ Toomp lets loose on producer/rapper/A&R politics, "You’ve got some rappers who really don’t know how to pick beats." DJ Toomp and 9th Wonder then go on the combined tirade against A&R’s picking beats for artists and pushing their own personal agendas. Notable Quotes: "It’s … Read more

Remix Hotel ATL Producer/Engineer Panel: Mixing Audio + Multitracking

December 5, 2009March 16, 2009

Footage from the 2008 Remix Hotel ATL Producer/Engineer panel which featured J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, DJ Toomp and more discussing recording with too many tracks, the concept of less being more, the importance of minimalism, and favorite studio tools.

DJ Toomp Vs Chairman Mao At Red Bull Music Academy

March 11, 2009March 5, 2009

DJ Toomp runs down some of his production history, career highlights, and working on Jay Z’s "Say Hello To The Bad Guy" and T.I.’s "Motivation". The two hour interview covers everything from samples and drums to preferred equipment and personal sound.

DJ Toomp On Atlanta, T.I., And Upcoming Projects

October 22, 2008

Producer DJ Toomp talks upcoming projects, the Atlanta music Hip-Hop scene, working with T.I, and plays some older production work.

DJ Toomp Talks Propellerhead Reason

October 16, 2008

Atlanta producer DJ Toomp talks about how he started using Propellerhead Reason as a free demo and how it changed the way he made music. Toomp emphasizes the speed of sketching ideas, ability to experimentation, and favorite features.

Patchwerk Music University Video + DVD

September 13, 2008September 13, 2008

Atlanta’s Patchwerk Recording Studio presents a mini-workshop/clinic focused on business matters of concern to those involved in various aspects of the music business. Now in it’s fifth session, previous events have featured such notable figures as Bangladesh, DJ Toomp, Don Cannon (Aphilliates), Bryan M. Cox, DJ Nabs (So So Def), Drumma Boy, and more.

Included in your registration breakfast and lunch, plus panels focused artists, producers, songwriters, and executives.

Video of previous events after the jump.

DJ Toomp On The Making of “The Recession” by Young Jeezy

September 2, 2008

DJ Toomp conducts studio show & tell with this MacBook and breaks down the circumstances surrounding the making of Young Jeezy’s "The Recession".

DJ Toomp Interview On Producing Ludacris & T.I.

August 11, 2008

DJ Toomp tells of working with Ludacris & T.I., upcoming projects, and keeping a look out for the DJ’s who actually have to spin these joints. Nice to see that producers are still keeping the turntable tastmakers in mind when they sculpt tracks.

DJ Toomp Early Battle Footage

July 9, 2008July 8, 2008

Before being a master of the boards, he was a beast behind the turntables! Here’s early 1990’s footage of T.I. producer DJ Toomp at an Earwax Records DJ battle where he ended up being one of the co-winners. Notice the skills while juggling doubles of Jeru The Damaga’s "Come Clean" and Afrika Bambaataa’s "Planet Rock".