Month: January 2012

Rico Love V.Blog 21 The Creative Process Of Songwriting

Rico gives you a personal look at his creative & writing process and talks about the importance of making sure his reference tracks are radio ready once they’re are recorded & mixed so that the artist he’s pitching the records to can feel it & believe it so they can make you the listener believe…


Music Producer Focus In The Studio Creating…

Multi-Platinum producer Focus in the studio talking about his process and giving a demonstration. Segment from the West Coast Theory Documentary.


Interview with DJ Calvin Harris on His Origins

DJ Calvin Harris talks about his origins, influences and the evolution of dance music in the last couple of decades.


FL Studio For iPad and iPhone

This is one of the newest features from NAMM 2012. It seems as though apps like these were the highlight of the convention. Tune in!


Quincy Jones Interview

Quincy Jones noted as one of the great musical influences of all time. He has won 76 Grammys and produced songs like Michael Jackson’s Thriller.


Blue Williams Interview (Outkast’s Manager) (2 part video)

Artist manager Blue Williams, talks about getting his start with Jodeci and Flavor Unit Management, first signing Outkast, and trying to break a southern act in the ’90s. We also talk about the ’95 Source Awards and why we he split with the group. He also talks about picking up Cee-lo and his partnership with…


Rick Rubin & Kid Rock Breaking Down the Album “Born Free”

Co-found of Def Jams, co-head of Columbia records, and Grammy winning Rick Ruben, who has had a huge impact on music since the 80s, breaks down Kid Rock’s album Born Free. This was Kid’s sixth platinum album. It peaked as number 5 on the US Billboard 200 and it was the US Billboard Top Rock…


Akai MPC Renaissance – NAMM 2012

Check out the all new Akai MPC Renaissance at NAMM 2012!


Pensados Place #2 – Jean-Marie Horvat (Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake and Whiz Kalifa)

In 2nd episode of Pensado’s Place with mixing engineer Dave Pensado, Herb Trawick, and Zan Nakari are joined by world renowned mixing engineer Jean-Marie Horvat (Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, TI, Reba Mcentire, Beyonce, etc.). Dave goes over stereo buss compression and the difference between compressors and limiters. The gang also breaks down Whiz Kalifa’s Black…


Tips From An Entertainment Lawyer

An excerpt of Curtis Urbina presenting advice and tips based on decades of experience working with major labels and major artists such as Kid Rock, Roger Daltry, Ron Wood and Charlie Watts. Definitely helps to know the business side of music before you dive in.