J.Cole recently found himself on the wrong side of The Anti-Bullying Alliance. On Drake’s song ”Jodeci Freestyle”, he spit: “I’m artistic, you niggas is autistic, retarded”. Shortly afterward, the group launched a petition requesting the lyric be removed. This evening, Cole addressed the situation and apologized for his insensitivity via his blog. Recently there’s been a…
New Music Gear Monday: Apple Logic Pro X
Apple very quietly released the latest version of Logic last week, called Logic Pro X, to pretty widespread acclaim. There’s a lot to like in this new version, including a new streamlined look, a new collection of virtual instruments (including the incredible virtual Drummer, with sounds from Bob Clearmountain), built-in pitch correction and remote control from…
Sony Intros Sound Forge Pro 11 & SpectraLayers 2
Sony Creative Software has released Sound Forge Pro 11, the latest version of its audio editor for Windows, and SpectraLayers Pro 2 for Mac & WIndows. Sound Forge Pro 11 introduces more efficient recording and processing workflows and new signal and effects processing plug-ins. SpectraLayers Pro 2 now has a faster processing engine and a host of new tools, methodologies…
The BGR Show – Producer Just Blaze on Making Beats
What does it take to make a chart-topping song? Superstar producer Just Blaze has created many hits over the years. Take an inside look at Just’s studio, his creative process, all the great gear he used for the making of “The BGR Show” theme music, and reminisce on his favorite gadgets from back in the…
Adrian Younge Discusses Timbaland Sampling His Work For “Magna Carta Holy Grail”
Musician Adrian Younge has been gaining in popularity recently after his work with Ghostface Killah on Twelve Reasons to Die. It’s been gaining so much so that his music recently appeared on Jay-Z’s latest album, Magna Carta Holy Grail. Speaking with Out Da Box Radio recently, Younge detailed how Timbaland even got the sample to…
In Which John Gotty Talks Summer & Music
The question was already answered before it was finished being asked. “What do summer and music mean to you?” The two are so synonymous the question didn’t require any thought when the Urban Bytes crew posed the question. My favorite memories of summer automatically include friends and family. Road trips and new experiences accompanied with…
Review: TC Electronic Spark Mini – Clean Boost
Rob gives us a look at the brand new mini pedal from TC Electronic and finds it to be rather useful. [SonicState]
Pharoahe Monch Explains His Creative Process & Early Career Songs
Pharoahe Monch is often considered to be one of the greatest writers in Hip Hop history and any insight into the mind of someone who can pen in his fashion usually draws attention. On the latest installment of The Process with Peter Rosenberg the Queens native explained how some of his earlier songs came together…
DJ Self Interviews 2 Chainz
While in New York, 2 Chainz stopped by DJ Self’s Midnite Mixx on Power 105.1. He talked about his new single and Atlanta artists. After the jump, Juicy J steps into the studio, and Chainz discusses his cook book, New York artists, and B.O.A.T.S II [Rap Radar]
Composer Marco Beltrami and the Soundtrack of “Wolverine”
Sony Music is proud to announce the release of the original motion picture soundtrack of The Wolverine, composed by the Oscar-nominated Marco Beltrami. Based on the celebrated comic book arc, this epic action-adventure takes Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), the most iconic character of the X-Men universe, to modern day Japan. Out of his depth in an…
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