VIDEO: DJ Mustard Addresses Vato Criticism, Talks Blacks & Latinos, Jay Z, Son, New Album

In part 4, the final segment of our interview, DJ Mustard addresses criticism for his song Vato which contains no Latin rappers. Mustard said he wanted to get B Real from Cypress Hill on the track but was not able to because of scheduling conflicts. Mustard also talks to Nick Huff Barili about Blacks & Latinos in Los Angeles, wanting to work with Jay Z on his New Album, what it means to be a father and much more.

VIDEO: Curtiss King | Behind The Beat: Ab-Soul "Tree Of Life"

Producer Curtiss King takes us behind the making of the beat for (TDE) ab-soul's song "tree of life". The producer talks in-depth about the creative process behind crafting the beat.

Paul Oakenfold's favourite music software

Paul Mark Oakenfold is an English record producer and trance DJ. The bona fide dancefloor legend tells us what's on his hard drive.

VIDEO: HHS1987 Presents Behind The Beats with Drumma Boy

Recently HHS1987 sat down with Grammy nominated produced Drumma Boy to discuss his production career and more. 

Drumma Boy opened up and spoke to us about his road to success and the steps that led him to success. Drumma Boy explained how his grind or building relationships with the right people helped land him where he is today. 

VIDEO: Moving Mixes Between DAWs

In this tutorial we look at how to export tracks from one DAW to another. We're moving from Logic Pro to Cubase, but the same steps should work for other DAWs. Tutorial provided by by Tuts+ Music & Audio.

VIDEO: BridgeTown Behind The Beat: K.Michelle "Cant Raise A Man"

Award Winning Music Producer/Songwriter BridgeTown (Trey Songz "2Reasons "Ladies and a Drink") (Mary J Blige "Love A Woman" Feat. Beyonce) (Austin Mahone "Banga Banga") takes you behind the scenes of the instrumental creation of Kmichelle's "Can't Raise A Man".

Producer J. Oliver Breaks Down the beat for French Montana's “I Told ‘Em”

J. Oliver is a Artist/Producer from Baltimore, Maryland. He has Produced records For Meek Mill, French Montana, Kirko Bangz and many more.

Mixing Advice You Don’t Want To Hear

If you’re like me, you’re always looking for new tips and techniques that will help take your mixes to the next level. You want your recordings to sound like the pro’s right? Me too.

The problem is that too often we blindly choose to ignore advice that can really help us and instead turn to anyone and everyone who will tell us what we want to hear, not what we need to hear. I understand, because I'm the exact same way.

How Gloves and Wearable Tech Could Change Music Performance: In Depth with Imogen Heap and Team

“The gloves are like a second skin. They are part of me. An extension of me. I become hyperreal.” -Imogen Heap.

In fits and starts, musical interface inventors have tried for decades to make manipulating digital music more expressive. But that persistence comes out of a clear goal post. They want the machine’s seemingly-endlessly possibilities to fit the human like a glove.

DJ MUSTARD ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM

DJ Mustard Shared His Soon To Be Released Album Title Via Twitter.

Young Chop Says Kanye Knew Yeezus Wasn't a "Fan Favorite"

Young Chop opens up about working with Kanye on Yeezus, explaining that he served as a production consultant for the album, giving Kanye a "younger input" on songs. When asked about the record not being a favorite among fans, Young Chop said that Kanye knew that when making the album, but wanted to prove that he could do anything. 

Red Bull and VBS.tv Present The Producers with Diplo

The Producers, a co-production between Red Bull and VBS.tv, is a six-part documentary series showcasing a selection of the most innovative and exciting producers in the world, working in the Red Bull Studio London as their creative hub. Episode three turns the spotlight onto Diplo. 

Beats Audio: Explained!

Youtuber Marques Browniee Breaks Down The Mystery Behind The Beloved "Beats Audio". High tech or hoax? Find Out What He Has to Say.

Jon Bellion - The Making Of Ungrateful Eyes (Behind The Scenes)

Watch Jon Bellion Co-Producer & Songwriter on Eminem's "Monster" and Jason Derulo's "Trumpets", try to recreate a track titled "Ungrateful Eyes" from his album "The Separation". Shot on Location "Jungle City Studios".

Ski Beatz on "Rhythm Roulette"

On this episode of Rhythm Roulette we have the legendary Ski Beatz. From legendary tracks like Jay-Z's "Dead Presidents" to modern day classics like Curren$y's Pilot Talk, Ski has been laying legendary production down for more than 20 plus years.

Blueprint Minute: Drumma Boy

Drumma Boy (Produced for 2 Chainz, Juicy J, Young Buck, Young Jeezy and more) sat down with MercyHope Productions for their Blueprint Minute series, and he spoke about the importance of being ready for any situation while making a name for yourself in the music industry. The Southern producer from Memphis, who produced two tracks off August Alsina's debut album Testimony and has upcoming records with Jeezy and Big K.R.I.T., laid out his philosophy for how to properly prepare yourself.

What Does Sound Look Like?

We all work with sound every day, but how many of us have actually seen it? Now thanks to Schlieren Flow Visualization and a high-speed camera, we can now see what a clap actually looks like. Thanks to my buddy Buzz Goddard for the heads up on this.

Nas Enlists Timbaland, Swizz Beatz & No I.D. for New Album

Currently working on his new album, Nas gave an interview for NPR and threw light on the project. The rap legend enlisted the likes of Swizz Beatz, and No I.D. to handle the production work on his next project. In addition, Nas said he started working on the album a year and a half ago with Timbaland.

Dj Mustard "More Than Beats" Vlog Episode 1 (Atlanta)

VIDEO: SXSW 2014 Beat Battle Recap: Boi-1da's #TeamTO vs. Symbolyc One's #TeamTexas

The Beat Academy presents "The Road to SXSW" a mini-doc about a team of young producers, including Wondagurl, Rich Kidd, Chef Byer and more in their journey to compete in the first-ever international team beat battle at SXSW 2014. 

Regeneration Music Project: Skrillex and The Doors- The making of 'Breaking a sweat'

A catalyst for musical innovation, RE:GENERATION MUSIC PROJECT is a new documentary, produced in association with Grammy's and presented by Hyundai Veloster, that examines music's past, present and future, while yielding five revolutionary collaborations in the process. Directed by award-winning documentarian, Amir Bar-Lev (The Tillman Story, My Kid Could Paint That), the documentary follows five electronic DJs/producers working with artists from other genres generally considered unrelated to electronica.. In the film, The Crystal Method, DJ Premier, Pretty Lights, Mark Ronson, and Skrillex use technology to mix musical styles and generations for the creation of five original tracks that are nothing short of magical. 

Rap Radar Interviews Top Dawg Entertainment’s Mixed By Ali

While many credit TDE’s rise to Kendrick Lamar’s debut good kid, mAAd city, the ascent wouldn’t have been possible without the fine tuning of in-house engineer, Derek “Mixed By Ali” Ali. For the last eight years, the L.A, native has curated all of the label’s recordings. Outside of his camp, his signature crisp can be found on YG’s engrossing debut, My Krazy Life. 

HHS1987 Presents Behind The Beats with Black Metaphor

In this edition of HHS1987's segment Behind the Beats, we caught up with Atlanta native, producer Black Metaphor. 

Black Methphor who is responsible for hits such as Jeezy's "Get Right", Rick Ross' "Rich is Gangsta". Lil Bibby's "Water", Game's "Ali Bomaye" and more spoke on his love for the art of production, his musical background, learning from and interning with the J.U.S.T.I.C.E league and more.

VIDEO: Key Wane Works On Beyonce's "Mine"

Watch Music Producer Key Wane (Produced for Big Sean, Drake, Wale, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, Tyga) try to recreate Beyonce's "Mine" (Featuring Drake) of her recently released Ground Breaking self titled album "BEYONCÉ". The features additional production from "Noah Shebib, Majid Jordan, Omen and Beyoncé"

[Video] Doing It Your Way: The Story Behind Krewella’s Meteoric Rise To Fame

During their time in Australia for Stereosonic, Krewella sat down with their manager Jake Udell and legendary producer/DJ Tommie Sushine for a panel at Electronic Music Conference 2013 to discuss their meteoric rise to fame over the past few years. Topics of discussion ranged from how Jake got involved with Krewella and how his new perspective helped take their careers to the next level, how they’ve developed their live performance into the worldwide festival crushing powerhouse it is now, their musical backgrounds and influences, their hectic lifestyle (aka Krewlife), the making of their hit single “Alive,” and their incredibly successfully business strategy that hinges on the deep bond they been able to foster with their Krew all over the world thanks to the interactive nature of social media.

5 Female Electronic Music Producers We Love: RYAT, TOKiMONSTA, Vaccine, Kate Simko, Cooly G

Women are making waves (and .wavs) in electronic music. While this is not earth-shattering news to most, there is an emerging group of prolific female producers who are not to be missed. The sheer number of women releasing quality tracks is great enough that chopping this list down to only five was a very difficult task! However, after some deliberations, chop I did.  These five women are garnering critical attention, and they deserve your attention as well.

VIDEO: How To Use Hi-Pass & Low-Pass Filters To Improve Your Bass with Dave Pensado

Dave Pensado shows you how to get the most of your Bass tracks by using Hi and Low-pass filters while mixing.

The 14 Pieces of Software That Shaped Modern Music

Sure, there are always going to be some contrarian sorts...

VIDEO: Scott Storch speaks Dr.Dre Introducing Him to Eminem

Scott Storch speaks on Dr.Dre Introducing Him to Eminem and Working on 'Just The Two of Us' on the Slim Shady LP...

Hit-Boy Presents "The Legacy" - HS87: WE THE PLUG Ep. 4

In this week's episode of "HS87: We The Plug," Hit-Boy takes us back and reveals where his passion for music comes from. Fueled by his mother's undying support, a unique relationship with his father, and his HS87 crew, Hit-Boy will not be stopped. #HS87 #WeThePlug #HitBoy 

Hit-Boy Breaks Down His Production For Beyonce's Bow Down Record.

Everything is a Remix Part 1, 2, 3 & 4 by Kirby Ferguson

An ambitious four-part documentary on the history and cultural significance of sampling and collaborative creation. The latest instalment covers the three basic elements of creativity and explores how innovations emerge.

Cardiak x The Making Of Lean Wit it

Producer Cardiak shows how he produced the Meek Mill street banger "Lean Wit It".

“8 Things Truly Outstanding Leaders Do Without Thinking”

Once in a while you meet a leader who stands out–even in a room filled with skilled, experienced, successful people. She isn’t just remarkably charismatic. He isn’t just remarkably likeable.

You can tell, in an instant, they simply think and act and lead differently than most people.

But those rare individuals don’t become outstanding leaders overnight. While some are born with an aptitude for leadership, truly outstanding leaders are made. Through training, experience, and a healthy dose of introspection they learn how to make quick decisions. They learn to work with different personalities. They learn to nurture, motivate, and inspire.

HIT-BOY X G-LIFE Studio Tour Bus Report

Hit-Boy gives an overview of the experiences and opportunities the HS87 crew had while on the G-Life studio tour bus this summer, highlighting stops in Cincinnati and Detroit.

Akai iMPC Pro Sneak Preview

The developers at Retronyms have kicked off a series of weekly video previews on the development of iMPC Pro – a new music production center app that they are creating in partnership with Akai Pro. 

6 Tips for Producers Mixing Instrumentals.

If you’re a beat maker looking to improve your own mixing, this article is for you!

When mixing, remember that less is more. Ideally, the perfect arrangement and sound selection will need very little processing.

If you feel you need tons of stuff to make your drums hit, or you synths growl, or your bass move, you might need to go back to the drawing board and find some better sounds. But let’s suppose that you have strong sounds on deck and you just need them to fit together.

Talent vs Imagination by Jason Timothy

I am a proud non-musician.

I cannot read or write musical notation. I rarely know what musical key I am playing in. I have stickers on my keyboard reminding my which note is which. I’ve never taken any lessons (although I have discussed some fundamentals with a couple music teachers). I can still learn from picking up a “for beginners” or “for dummies” book on just about any instrument.

How to Choose an Audio Interface

In a world without tape, the audio interface has become the gateway to preserving sound for many people. Having your inputs, outputs, and conversion in one small box provides a cost effective alternative to discrete units. However, with such a saturated market, finding the right audio interface is now harder than ever!

What Difference Does It Make: A Film About Making Music.

Red Bull Music Academy has put together myriad projects to mark its 15^th anniversary, chief among them a film and a book. 

"Fantastic Man" A Documentary about Nigerian Electro-Funk Mystery Man William Onyeabor.

One of 2013′s most potent and mysterious records, "Who Is William Onyeabor" posed as many questions as it answered even as it introduced the wider world to the titular Nigerian electro-funk enigma.

The Key to Writing a Flo Rida Song

Want to write a hit single for Flo Rida? Well first of all, don’t be all soft and feminine. FACT got their hands on an email from Flo Rida’s team that details exactly what they’re looking for, and it’s kind of hilarious… or depressing, depending on how you look at it. Keep in mind, Flo Rida has had nine songs in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, and he’s got over 18,000,000 Facebook fans.

Read the email below:

Ryan Leslie presents "Black Mozart" (Epilogue)

In The Studio with DVLP … (Producer of EMINEM's "Rap God")

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta Profiles Music Producer Noah "40" Shebib

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta Profiles Drake’s Trusted Producer and Engineer "Noah "40" Shebib" Who Was Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis In His 20's. 

Scott Storch Speaks on New Music With Keyshia Cole + Hits the Studio

Mikey T The Movie Star Exclusive Inside the Studio with Scott Storch and Keyshia Cole recording for her 6th Studio Album "Point of No Return"

Noah '40' Shebib - Pensado's Place #151

Hip-Hop Producer and Engineer Noah '40' Shebib (Drake, Lil Wayne, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, and Jamie Foxx) join Dave and Herb on the 151st episode of Pensado's Place!

BitWig Studio Overview - GUI And On-Board Effects

BitWig Studio is the latest DAW to hit the music Music Production World. Producer Dom Kane gives us an overview of the main GUI interface and on-board effects of the DAW platform BitWig Studio (http://www.bitwig.com/)

How To Create Uplifters With Common VSTs

DJ Pain (Produced For Young Jeezy, 50 Cent, Schoolboy Q) Prodiveds A Very Insightful Tutorial On How To Create Simple Uplifter/Rising LFO Sound Effects Using Common Vsts Such As Refx Nexus, Sylenth And Vanguard. Check on It

VIDEO: Ryan Lewis Calls Rick Rubin A “God Producer” & Discusses Macklemore’s Future (Part 1,2 & 3)

Ryan Lewis, who released the Grammy Award-winning album The Heist in 2012 with Macklemore, says the duo is set to embark on its next phase.

“Obviously going into the studio and doing another full length album together is the immediate step,” Lewis says in an interview with Prologue. “In the long term, I would love to make another album that is really receptive to people. I would love to make another album that is culturally relevant. I would love to be one of the few artists that hits a point of success and can go back into the studio and make another album that matters and relates to people and not go back in and be super tainted by this whole thing. That would be the immediate goal.”

Rico Love - What Is A Producer ???

Rico Love (Producer/Songwriter for Beyonce, Usher, Kelly Rowland) Explains The True Meaning of a Producer, Songwriter & More.

K.E. on the Track production SECRETS, working on Pro Tools & FL Plus Some Exclusive Insights

K.E. on the Track (Producer for Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, DJ Khaled, Future, Gucci Mane) reveals some of his Production SECRETS while making the beat from scratch in this See the Sound exclusive follow up!

K.E. on the Track makes a Dope beat in front of our eyes. Using FL Studio and Pro Tools the Super Producer lets us in on how he approaches certain aspects of his beats. He also tells us what his first major placement was.

Rodney Jerkins In The Studio With Justin Bieber Working on "As Long As You Love Me"

Rodney Jerkins In The Studio With Justin Bieber on "As Long As You Love Me" 

Steve Aoki x Scott Storch - AokiJump 2014

Steve Aoki & Scott Storch Working In The Studio.

BING presents DIGGING with Jeff Bhasker

Minidoc made back in 2010 with super producer Jeff Bhasker (Jay Z, Kanye West, Beyonce, Fun, Drake). Jeff takes us back to his native New Mexico and shows us the albums that inspired him to become a musician.

Understanding Music Publishing

Many people don't know exactly what a Music Publisher does, or why they need one on their team of experts, that's why this week on Renman U I'll be covering everything you need to know about Music Publishing. 

I Want To Work For Diddy: Meet Sean Combs' Real Revolt Recruits

Back in 2008, a program called I Want To Work For Diddy made its debut on VH1. As its title suggests, the program follows a handful of Millennials as they perform outrageous tasks in order to win approval—and, eventually, employment—from Sean “Diddy” Combs.

The contestants had plenty to worry about, given the difficulty of Diddy’s marching orders in that reality show and others. In Making The Band, for instance, he famously ordered some of his charges to walk from Manhattan to Brooklyn and pick up cheesecake for him.

Drake Is Reportedly Being Sued Over the Opening Monologue on "Pound Cake/Paris Morton Music 2"

According to TMZ, Drake is being sued over the opening monologue on his Jay Z-assisted track "Pound Cake/Paris Morton Music 2" off Nothing Was The Same. 

The liner notes on the album credit the opening 35 second monologue to a 1982 song "Jimmy Smith Rap" by jazz musician Jimmy Smith. 

Just Blaze Interview: The Business of Beats

Justin Smith, Known As Music Producer "Just Blaze", Who Produces For Artists Such As Jay-Z and Eminem, Talks With Lee Hawkins About His Role In VH1's DJ Show, "Master Of The Mix" And The Lucrative Business Of Beat-Making And Production. Plus He Shows Step-By-Step How He Built The Beat For Hit Song "Higher."

Acoustic Treatment For Home Studios (Part 1, 2 & 3)

Mastering Engineering Ian Shepherd Takes A Look At Studio Acoustic Treatment In The Latest Of His Video Series On Building A Home Mastering Studio.

While Shepherd’s Goal Is To Be Able To Do Useful Mastering Tasks In His Home Studio, Much Of The Information Will Be Useful To Anyone Planning A Home Studio.

Jake One Making of the Beat for J Cole "3 Wishes"

Music Producer Jake One (Drake "Furthest Thing", Chance The Rapper "Acid Rain") Breaks Down The Process Behind Making The Beat For J. Cole's "3 Wishes". The Song Was Originally Slated To Be On His Album But Didn't Make The Final Cut. It Was Later Included In The Mixtape "Truly Yours 2". Check On It.

DJ Mustard “I try not to stick to Fruity Loops because everybody uses Fruity Loops so everybody’s got the same sounds.”

Roc Nation producer DJ Mustard discusses his work with YG during an exclusive interview with HipHopDX.

“That’s one of my best friends,” DJ Mustard says. “I know what he don’t like, what he like. I know everything, like he know about me. I used to live with him. I slept in his garage.”

The 23-year-old Los Angeles native formed independent Hip Hop label Pushaz Ink with YG in 2008. The pair have collaborated on hit records such as “My Hitta” and “Left, Right.” 

Breakfast Club Interviews Rico Love

Rico Love visited Power 105 this morning. He spoke on his Interscope deal, women’s response to his single “Bitches Be Like”, situation with Tiara Thomas and Wale and more.

Scott Storch - Studio Sessions SMG Part II

Scott Storch Working on Several Beats in the Studio. 

Source :::::::::: Storch TV

Success Happens: Young Guru

Young Guru is the authority in Hip-Hop audio. He reigns as the trusted mixing engineer for Jay-Z, Rick Ross, T.I., Kanye West, Beyonce… the list goes on (See Below). Young Guru continues his great journey as a true living legend in the audio world. Not only has he set standards by shaping the sound scape of hip-hop,Young Guru appears to be an enlightened individual that is willing to share his wisdom to those who seek success.

Source :::::::::: Tomazo

Producer James Fauntleroy - Pensado's Place #142

Fresh Off Contributing Writing And Vocals To Justin Timberlake's The 20/20 Experience And Jay Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail, Singer-Songwriter And Producer James Fauntleroy Joins Dave And Herb In The 142^nd Episode of 

Pensado’s Place!

SONGWRITING & PRODUCTION TEAM 2 WATCH: THE MONSTERS AND THE STRANGERZ

The Monsters and The Strangerz are a production and songwriting team from Miami, Florida. The team consists of The Monsters: Alexander “Xplicit” Izquierdo, Stefan Johnson, Jordan Johnson and The Strangerz: Marcus “Marc Lo” Lomax and Clarence Coffee Jr. The Monsters originated as a group in 2008 when Stefan Johnson engineered a session for then Hip-Hop artist Alexander “Xplicit” Izquierdo, which we have featured here before. Xplicit a Miami-bred artist had been working on his artistry before meeting Johnson, ranking local radio plays with his record “WE GET MO”. 

SERIOUS INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE: STRAIGHT SHOOTERS WITH !LLMIND ON HIS COME UP

“We Titled This Episode “A Conversation With Illmind” Because This Is Not Your Typical Straight Shooters Show. Ilmind Took Us Into Super Duper Nerdy Producer World And Fascinated The Shit Out Of Us. From Working On The New Mobb Deep Album To His First Sessions With 50 Cent And Sha Money XL — Illmind Brings Us Into His World As A State Of The Art Producer. There’s Also Some Cautionary Tales In Here...

Video: Rick Ross Speaks On “Mastermind” & Wanting To Go Platinum

Rick Ross talks “Mastermind,” his favorite record on the album, working with Puff Daddy and his future.

Source :::::::::: Real Talk NY

YG - THE TRUTH With Elliott Wilson

In the season five premiere of The Truth With Elliott Wilson, Elliott heads to Los Angeles to talk to YG about his debut album, My Krazy Life, working with DJ Mustard, and the resurgence of the West.

Source :::::::::: JAY Z's Life+Times

14 Studio Etiquette Tips

Knowing the proper etiquette while recording is almost as important as doing your gig. If you make people uncomfortable or do something that’s considered out of place and chances are that you won’t be asked back.
Let’s look at the way everyone expects you to act during the session with these 14 points taken from The Studio Musician’s Handbook. Most of them apply to just about everyone on a session.

DJ Mustard Breaks Down Kid Ink’s “Show Me”, talks Kendrick, New Album + More

Exclusive in-depth interview with producer DJ Mustard. In part 3 Mustard talks to Nick Huff Barili about how he created “Show Me” for Kid Ink featuring Chris Brown, breaking down each element that went into the beat while at the legendary Encore Recording Studios where he records at. DJ Mustard reveals his forthcoming single will feature Ty Dolla $ign and 2 Chainz, plus discusses connecting with Kendrick Lamar for the rapper’s new album. 

Source :::::::::: Hard Knock Tv

How To Wrap A Cable.

One of the most overlooked parts of recording is treating your equipment properly and it all starts with your cables. Here's a great video on one of the most basic operations in the studio - how to properly wrap a mic cable.

Bangladesh: "I Don’t Think Gucci Mane Needs Jail"

http://www.vladtv.com - Bangladesh opens up about his relationship with Gucci Mane, saying that the last time they worked together was in May of 2013. When asked about his epic Twitter meltdown, Bangladesh says that he doesn't pay too much attention to that.

He adds that he really "f*cks with Gucci," and says that he doesn't feel like Gucci needs jail, but admits that he might need something to help him out.

Source :::::::: Beat Making Videos

Video: Hip-Hop Reflects On Illmatic

Nas, Kendrick Lamra, Schoolboy Q, Sir Miichael Rocks, and several others speak to Google Play about "Illmatic", and the mark it left on the culture.

Audio: Michael Jackson's "Beat It" Demo

Establishing a groove on a song is usually the job of the rhythm section, but not always. Sometimes a rhythm guitar part or a percussion track makes the groove and everything is built around it. Quincy Jones once told me that Michael Jackson's sense of time was so good that he could establish the groove with his vocal.

Video: Memphis Bleek Details Jay Z's Stern Advice Regarding D'usse Liquor Business

When Brooklyn rapper Memphis Bleek found himself with the urge to work on something outside of music, he says he was approached by fellow artist Jay Z about working with D’usse, a cognac that was introduced to the U.S. market in 2012, and was subsequently introduced to “a whole new world.”

While speaking with Mikey T The Movie Star, Bleek recalled a phone call he made to the Brooklyn lyricist about wanting a change in his career. Jay Z then asked Bleek to come to his office to discuss a new liquor he was pushing.

Video: Drake Wears Disguise To Ask Strangers What They Think Of Him.

Drake wanted to find out what people really thought about him and In a hilarious sketch filmed for Jimmy Kimmel Live, dressed up in glasses and a beard, he set out to ask pedestrians what they think about Him. This is fake Drake - in "I Witness News."

HS87 We The Plug Episode 2: "Where It All Began" (Introducing Kent M$ney + N.No + B.Carr)

In this week's episode of "HS87: We The Plug," Hit-Boy introduces you to more artists from his crew - Kent M$ney, N.No, and B.Carr. Watch as they reminisce about their humble beginnings and prepare for their inevitable success. #HS87 #WeThePlug #HitBoy 

Will The Next Akai MPC Run Windows 8?

The next Akai MPC workstation may run Windows 8, based on a sneak preview of a MPC prototype that Akai and Microsoft showcased at Microsoft’s Build 2014 – a developer conference held April 2-4 in San Francisco.

Nas Interview With Zane Lowe

Nas is currently promoting the 20th anniversary and reissue of his classic album, Illmatic, and while over in the UK, he stopped at BBC Radio to speak with Zane Lowe. Lowe has constantly been churning out extensive interviews with everyone from Kanye West to Jay Z and Eminem over the past year.