Month: August 2013

Mike Will Made It Est. In 1989 – Documentary

M-Vision Films links up with Producer Mike Will in Atlanta,Ga as he talks about his new mix tape (Mike Will Made it Est. In 1989) & give our camera’s exclusive footage inside the lab, as he works with Gucci Mane , Jeremiah & Rocko. Follow @MikeWillMadeIt @MvisionFilms [McPhersonVisions]


T.I. Claims Atlantic Records Dislikes His Family-Friendly Image

Within a series of legal troubles in the late 2000s, Atlanta, Georgia superstar rapper T.I. went on a transformation. Arrested four times between 2004 and 2010, T.I.’s most recent two albums, No Mercy and Trouble Man: Heavy Is The Head touched on his battles with the law, and hinted towards change. Since 2011, the emcee…


Jimi Hendrix “Fire” Isolated Guitar Track

When it comes to modern rock guitar players no one is more revered than Jimi Hendrix. Here’s an inside look at his playing on one of the most popular songs from his first Are You Experienced album – “Fire.” In this isolated track, you’ll hear Jimi’s guitars like you’ve never heard them before. Here are…


Matt Damon Says He Was Not Competing With Eminem For “Elysium” Role

Get More: Matt Damon, Movie Trailers, Movies Blog Even though it has been implied that Eminem was chosen for a role in the film Elysium over Matt Damon, Damon says that he and the Detroit rapper were not competing for the main role in the film, which is scheduled to open August 9. “I don’t…


Get Lucky – In Just 10 Minutes!

In this video tutorial, Point Blank Music School producer Ski Oakenfull explains and deconstruct’s Daft Punk’s Get Lucky in just 10 minutes. Music theory nuts: F# minor or B dorian? Discuss. [Synthtopia]


Earl Sweatshirt Credits “Daddy Problems” As The Inspiration Behind His “Angsty Music”

With the release of Earl Sweatshirt’s highly-anticipated debut, Doris, set for release later this month on August 20, the Odd Future emcee briefly let the Los Angeles Times into his musical world for an in-depth feature. Unlike most artists, the hype surrounding Earl Sweatshirt was birthed when the rapper was far away from the public…


Maker Studio’s Epic Rap Battles Scores RIAA Gold

Maker Studios’ “Epic Rap Battles of History” YouTube series has snagged a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America, due in large part to its online video views. The award is being bestowed to “Barack Obama vs. Mitt Romney“, a video in the Epic Rap Battles series that is also available as a…


Karen Elson Filed A Restraining Order Against Jack White

If “eccentric” is a nicer way of saying “crazy,” then Jack White is as eccentric as a motherf*cker. “Wife fears for her and the children’s safety as a result of this harassment,” the order read, describing how White contacted [ex-wife Karen Elson]’s paralegal “in an inappropriate and aggressive manner.” Elson, who cares for the pair’s…


Bernie Krause: The Voice Of The Natural World

‘Soundscape ecologist’ Bernie Krause has been recording wild soundscapes, the wind in the trees, the chirping of birds, the subtle sounds of insect larvae, for 45 years. Krause was a pioneer of electronic music in the 60′s and 70′s, on his recordings with Paul Beaver, and, more recently, in sound environment recording. In this TED talk, Krause…


Jay-Z Calls Big Boy’s Neighborhood

While in Los Angeles, Hov called Power 106′s morning drive. He talked about touring with JT, inspiration, hyphen Craigslist ad, and tonight’s “Picasso Baby” video premiere. In other news, ”Holy Grail” has gone gold. <iframe width=”100%” height=”166″ scrolling=”no” frameborder=”no” src=”https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F103719820&show_artwork=false”></iframe> [Rap Radar]