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Dr. Dre HP Beats Audio Laptop Commercial

Semantik — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:04:40 +0000

Hewlett-Packard and Dr. Dre offer offer a glimpse inside the master’s studio during a promo for the HP Beats Audio laptop.

Yeah, we tore the computer apart and rebuilt it so my music will sound like it’s supposed to.

Focus Creates A Beat, Layers Drums, Plays Bass

Semantik — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:37:51 +0000

The makers of West Coast Theory went in-studio with Aftermath producer Focus. The producer offers a peek into his recording environment and explains his approach to creating music, thoughts on software, and experience working with Dr. Dre.

Throughout the interview Focus illustrates his process of crafting a beat from working with the original sample to layering drums, recording, and playing live bass.

Sometime I do sample, but I try my best to stay away from it cuz I just know it’s a pain.

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Dr. Dre: The Future of Hip-Hop (10+ Years Later…)

Semantik — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:46:35 +0000

If you’ve about an hour to spare, take a glance at this interview with Dr. Dre, which was filmed in January of 1997 during the production of the film Rhyme & Reason. Some of the covered topics include long term planning, artistic responsibility, critics, and his now over a decade old thoughts about the future of hip-hop.

[via StreetHop]

Dr. Dre + HP Aim To Improve Digital Sound Quality

Semantik — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:40:03 +0000

In a recent interview, Jimmy Iovine discussed ambitious plans to increase the quality of digital sound for more discerning listeners. By forming a strategic alliance, which so far includes producer Dr. Dre. and computer manufacturer Hewlett-Packard, all parties hope to address the needs of audiophiles by not only improving the quality of digital sound files, but also the hardware that is used to create and listen to music.

Visit CNET for more details

Murs On Dr. Dre’s Production Genius

Semantik — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:14:58 +0000

Murs talks about the true meaning of being a producer, The Chronic, and the significance of Dr. Dre’s musical creations.

Notable Quote:
"At the end of the day a producer is someone like Quincy Jones, like Diddy, and like Dr. Dre who gets in there and tells you what’s hot…"

DJ Khalil On Detox, Sampling, and LA Hip-Hop

Semantik — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:53:54 +0000

The Takeover Radio Show brings an interview with DJ Khalil as he discusses first getting involved in music as a DJ, dabbling in his fathers record collection, purchasing his first Ensoniq ASR-10 in 1990, and first meeting Dr. Dre. Khalil also touches on Detox leaks, the state of LA hip-hop, and why he no longer samples, preferring instead to compose completely original music.

[via Tha Bizness]

Many more after the break!

Nottz Detox Production At Dr. Dre’s Studio

Semantik — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:20:00 +0000

A quick clip of Nottz at Dr. Dre’s studio putting in a little work for Detox.

Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Tour In-Ear Headphones Announced

Semantik — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:06:02 +0000

It didn’t take long for Monster to release an in-ear version of their Beats By Dr. Dre headphones. Boasting the world’s first tangle-free cable and a slightly more manageable price tag than its predecessor, I’m sure many of you will be eager to get your hands on a pair to see what they’re made of. $149.99 gets your very own pair of heavily branded audio gear.

See the Apple Store for ordering info.

DJ Quik On Dr. Dre’s Detox, Chopin, Murs

Semantik — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:55:42 +0000

According to DJ Quik, Dr. Dre is receiving pianos lesson from Burt Bacharach and reinterpreting Chopin compositions. He also talks about mixing the Murs album and 9th Wonder’s production.

Bruce Williams: The Man Behind Dr. Dre

Semantik — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:01:35 +0000

Dr. Dre’s right hand man Bruce Williams drops some intimate details about working at Death Row, the mixing & mastering Snoop’s "Doggystyle" in 48 hours, and the truth about Suge Knight’s thuggish tendencies. Williams also reveals that during his entire time at Death Row he received a paltry $300 weekly salary and lays to rest any rumors of there being two version of The Chronic.

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