Month: April 2012

The Forbes Five: Hip-Hop’s Wealthiest Artists 2012

Back in 2007, Jay-Z, Diddy and 50 Cent released “I Get Money (The Forbes 1-2-3 Billionaire Remix).” The song was a celebration of the artists’ inclusion atop the first-ever Forbes Hip-Hop Cash Kings list, now an annual package on the genre’s top-earning artists. It seems fitting that those same three artists find themselves in an even more exclusive…


#TTLO | V.Blog 18 | The Creative Process

Rico gives you a personal look at his creative & writing process and a look into his methods of not sticking to a format but instead feeling music and creating it organically..


Novation Impulse Full Review

Shorn’s back with a look at the new super controller from Novation. With Automap 4.2 integration and semi-weighted keys.


RYAN LESLIE WORKIN AT SONY STUDIOS

When creative inspiration comes you just have to follow, just like Ryan Leslie in this video. Tux or not he makes a beat on the piano, drums and keyboard. Enjoy!


GUITAR THEORY: Along the Neck Scale Patterns

Andrew Wasson of Creative Guitar Studio answers a viewers question. I’m not too bad with playing my scales in position, but I am terrible when it comes to playing my scales along the neck! Do you have any ideas for me regarding how scale patterns can be played more along the neck instead of just…


Chuck Ortner On Advice for Being an Entertainment Litigator

Entertainment lawyer Chuck Ortner gives great advice on important steps to take when pursuing a career in entertainment law.


DJ 101 – The Foundations of Beatmatching / Pioneer Ergo Controller

This week Point Blank DJ tutor Ben Bristow got the chance to have a play around with Pioneer’s new DDJ-ERGO-V. As an entry-level controller with a selection of the features that you will find on some of Pioneer’s more expensive decks this is a great option for DJ’s who want something portable and easy to…


Lil Jon in the Studio with Rick Rubin


Ne-Yo Explains His Move from Def Jam to Motown

Ne-Yo discusses taking over the position of Senior VP of A&R at Motown Records, explaining that the goal of the label is to rediscover the greatness it was once known for.


Dawn Richard in Studio Rec “These Tears”

Watch one of the best in action inside the studio.