Month: May 2012

Grammy Award winning producer Rockwilder “Behind the Rhymes”

May 20, 2012
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I sit down with Legendary Grammy award winnning producer Rockwilder as he discusses hot topics in the music industry. For more vids and interviews on the top producers in the industry visit

The Throne Begins European Tour

May 20, 2012
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Hov and Kanye kicked off the European leg of their Watch The Throne tour last night at the O2 Arena in London. If you couldn’t make it overseas, here is some footage from the show. They perform “Niggas In Paris” after the cut. Check out the second video after the jump. –Rap Radar

How To Make It: Engineering – Preparation

May 19, 2012
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In this installment of “How To Make It” we sit down with engineer, Jonathan Friedlander, as he discusses the necessary steps to prepare for a session as well as his most challenging setup.

Focusrite Control 2802 Digital Mixer Control Surface

May 19, 2012
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http://www.soundsliveshop.co/p/Focusrite_Control_2802_Digital_Mixer_Control_S… Focusrite Control 2802 is a dual layer Digital Mixer and Conntrol Surface. Focusrite Control 2802 digital mixers feature Class-A mic preamplifiers and 32 inputs.  

Day After IPO, Mark Zuckerberg Marries Longtime Girlfriend Priscilla Chan

May 19, 2012
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What a week. After eight years, Mark Zuckerberg takes Facebook public at a $104 billion valuation. His longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan gets her medical degree from the UC San Francisco. And to top it all off, they get married today. Mazel tov. An amazing ride for the pair and for the company, and hopefully a lot…

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Waajeed Explains Dilla’s Sample Flip On Q-Tip’s “Higher”

May 19, 2012
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Waajeed of Bling47 breaks down the Roy Haynes sample J Dilla flipped on the beat for Q-Tip‘s “Higher”. Needless to say, without Q-Tip’s contributions to Dilla’s career, most people would’ve never heard of him at all. In May of 1999 I got a chance to hang out with Dilla and Tip in New York during…

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Entertainment Lawyer and Author Don Passman

May 19, 2012
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In this clip from www.artistshousemusic.org – Don Passman, entertainment lawyer and author of All You Need to Know About the Music Business, introduces himself and the world of music law. He discusses numerous legal aspects of the music business — from what a music lawyer does and when artists should find one, to what a…

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50Cent Feeds The Hungry, Donating 250 Meals Per Every Set Of Headphones Purchased

May 19, 2012
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Inspired by his humble beginnings in Jamaica Queens, New York, starkly contrasted from his now larger than life G-Unit empire, 50 Cent has made efforts over the last few years to embrace those who are less fortunate. From his trips to Africa, to his Street King Energy drink charity initiatives, 50 Cent has ramped up…

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Norman Buckley Editing To Music

May 19, 2012
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In this clip from www.artistshousemusic.org – Norman Buckley discusses editing to music. Norman Buckley is an American television director and editor best known for his work on The O.C., Chuck, and Gossip Girl, and Pretty Little Liars (TV series).

Live Nation Cuts It’s Beer Prices For All Concerts

May 19, 2012
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For all of those hitting the big Live Nation concerts, don’t worry about your beer run. All domestic 12 oz beers are going to run you $4. That’s right, $4. That’s cheaper than most bars in NY. Now if they could only find a way to lower their outlandish ticket prices, then we’ll be cooking….

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