Month: November 2012

Lil Wayne: ‘Carter V is my Last Album’

Are Lil Wayne’s days as a rapper numbered? The Young Money superstar hasplans to retire after he releases Tha Carter V. “I know ya’ll want me around for a little bit and Carter V is my last album,” Wayne told Sway during MTV News’ special “MTV First: Lil Wayne.” His passion for skating has taken precedence over his music. “I’ve been rapping since I was eight…


Nicki Minaj: My Truth Ep. 3


Thanksgiving Day Sets New Record For Instagram

If you were one of the people who uploaded your dinner struggle plate on Instagram, here is a reason to celebrate. Yesterday, Instagram recorded 10 million photos were uploaded at 226 photos per second. This marks the busiest day thus far in the two-year history of the company. We’re thrilled to see people use Instagram to share their holidays….


Jackson Bad25 Documentary

Its been 25 years since “Bad” was released to the world. Spike Lee put together an amazing documentary to commemorate this incredible album. This gives you an in-depth look behind the scenes of the creative process. According to Spike Lee, this is a 64 minute version of the original 2 hours and 11 min version….


Live Nation Website Relaunches

Live Nation already has a stranglehold on the concert game, but that doesn’t mean it’s done adapting. While previously the website for the ticketing giant was just a place to look up and buy tickets, it has now become a place to more fully engage with those live shows. Its new feature “Showbook”, for instance,…


Howie B on Music Production

In the full interview with Native Instruments, Howie B talks in-depth about working with analog gear, producing in the box and why he loves the VINTAGE COMPRESSORS Series. See how he uses the VC 2A on “Summer’s Flower” – a track from his upcoming album.


Casio WK6500 Keyboard Package review – SoundsAndGear

A review the Casio Wk6500 personal keyboard package from american musical supply


Into The Lair #41 – How to Use Aux Sends While Mixing

GRAMMY Award-winning Mixing Engineer Dave Pensado shows you his favorite methods of using Aux Sends while mixing.


Rihanna’s ‘Diamonds’ Tops Hot 100, Lumineers Leap to Top 10

As previously reported, Rihanna’s “Diamonds” rises 2-1 on theBillboard Hot 100. The song replaces Maroon 5‘s “One More Night” (1-2) atop the list after a nine-week reign. With her 12th Hot 100 topper, Rihanna ascends higher into rarefied historical chart air, as she ties Madonna and the Supremes for the fourth-most leaders in the ranking’s 54-year history. Only the…


Lupe Fiasco On NBC Nitecap

Peter Bailey has his Nitecap with Lupe Fiasco. Above, the conscious rapper speaks on his lyrics, its affects on the business side of the industry, the commercial side of the game and Rick Ross.