Month: February 2012

Peter Shukat On Choosing a Lawyer

Peter Shukat is an entertainment lawyer with Shukat, Arrow, Hafer, Weber & Herbsman in New York City. He discusses two important aspects to consider when choosing a lawyer. First, by recommendation and second, through an informal interview with the firm under consideration.


Michael Jackson About Songwriting and Dancing to Billie Jean

Michael Jackson talks to Martin Bashir about how he came up with Billie Jean and (reluctantly) shows him how he dances. From the Living With Michael Jackson documentary in 2003. One individual’s way of writing may not work for everyone but it is always helpful to hear different ways to write songs.


NAMM 2012 Studiologic Sledge Polyphonic Synthesizer

Interview with the designer of the Sledge synth from Studiologic, getting a bit more information on the product. The synth is powered by a Waldorf synth engine. Listen in!


Danja & Marcella Interview

Producer Danjahands and Marcella (engineer) talk how they started their careers, what their roles are in the studio, and why they build their own studio. Listen in as they professionals talk about doing what they love.


Ideal Routes to a Sustainable Music Career – Midem 2012

Midem (a music conference) 2012 was a huge success. In this video they discuss the changes that are occuring within the music industry in regards to the internet. 3 main contributors and experienced artists answer questions from the panel. So many of your questions about the industry are answered in this video. Tune in!


KE On The Track feat RICK ROSS & NICKI MINAJ

In-Studio Footage from KE On The Track making a track for what is now know as Rick Ross “Your the Boss” featuring Nicki Minaj.


Orange Tree Samples Cherry Electric Bass Review

Watch as they check out the new Cherry Electric Bass from Orange Tree Samples. This is a really expressive and realistic sounding electric bass library for Native Instruments Kontakt. Great brand, so listen in.


BLAKROC 3: Feat. Jim Jones

The third webisode in the series of BlacRoc. Watch as Jim Jones put his expertise into the making of a song on the album.


Ryan Leslie In-Studio

Ryan is an up and coming producer that has worked with artists such as Cassie, Fabolous, Jadakiss, LL Cool J, 50 cent, and Kanye West. Watch him in the studio.


Peter Schwartz Booking Agent

Meet Peter Schwartz, booking agent extraordinaire. He is the secret weapon behind the “rock-n-roll”-esque touring of artists like Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller. He talks about starting at MTV, working at William Morris, and finally making the move to The Agency Group.