DJ Mustard - Where I'm From, Presented By vitaminwater®

JAY Z's Life+Times and vitaminwater® present the next episode of the new documentary series "Where I'm From."

Back & Forth with Rick Rubin & Russell Simmons

Two key figures that stand behind the evolution of hip-hop. 

Top 5 Tips for Learning to Listen

Listening is the most important skill a sound designer has, and yet, it’s probably the one that’s the most ephemeral and difficult to nail down. 

The First Step To Becoming King Is Declaring Yourself King – The Kanye Way

Kanye wasn’t born; he was made.

6 Tips for Better EDM Buildups and Drops

In dance music, builds and drops are crucial. A massive buildup followed by a wimpy drop can really undermine the overall success of a track on the dance floor. Just like a buildup without enough tension and energy followed by a strong drop can leave the audience feeling confused and dissatisfied.

Drumma Boy Tells His Story From The Beginning On Ebro In The Morning!

Drumma Boy Tells His Story From The Beginning On Ebro In The Morning!

Hit-Boy’s Production Journey Detailed In Jay Z’s Life + Times & vitaminwater ‘Where I’m From’ Documentary

Producer extraordinaire Hit-Boy has certainly lived up to his name but the producer’s humble rise to the top of his craft has been documented by Jay Z‘s Life + Times and vitaminwater in their new documentary series Where I’m From.

Fostex PM0.3 and PM-SUBMini: Best Speaker and Subwoofer Pair for Your Money and Space

Not everyone has an expansive amount of studio space for recording and listening to their productions afterwards. 

Madonna Is Also Working With Blood Diamonds and DJ Dahi on Her 2015 LP

Madonna’s bizarre cast of cohorts for her follow-up to MDNA just got a little stranger. 

Behind the Beat with S-X: The Making of Young Money's "We Alright" (feat. Euro, Birdman & Lil Wayne)

Watch 21 year UK born music producer S-X break down the beat for "We Alright" by Young Money.

Scooter Braun and Tiesto Invest in "Splice", a Cloud-Based Music Creation Platform

Splice, a cloud-based music creation and collaboration platform, announced yesterday that it has raised $4.5 million in a Series A round of funding led by True Ventures with participation from Scooter Braun, Tiësto, Steve Angello (ex-Swedish House Mafia), AM Only, WME, Plus Eight Equity Fund LP, Michael George as well as existing investors such as Union Square Ventures.

Producer Printz Board Speaks With GRAMMY Pro About Production Advice, Working With The Black Eyed Peas

Recording Artist/Songwriter/Producer Printz Board sat down with GRAMMY Pro in Austin, Texas to discuss his thoughts on producing other artists including the Black Eyed Peas, his approach to writing his own music, and his advice to aspiring artists.

Cardiak: "Rhythm Roulette"

We took the Cardiak to Amoeba Records in Los Angeles to make his blindfolded picks for the records he would be attempting to flip. 

Behind the Beat | Jessie Ware, Producer Benzel and Benny Blanco Break Down "Say You Love Me"

Jessie Ware took us into the studio to break down the parts of her track Say You Love Me, co-written with Ed Sheeran and produced by duo BenZel (Benny Blanco and Two Inch Punch). 

Childish Major Talks Jeezy's "Seen It All" Album, Two 9's Success, Matik Estrada & More

Recently HHS1987 sat down with South Carolina native, producer Childish Major for our Behind the Beats segment. Childish Major has been on his grind as a producer for a few years and his biggest single to date, Rocko's single "UOENO'" captivated the hip-hop community last year and hip-hop heads and labels really started to pay attention to Childish Major's sound and style. 

Watermarking Audio in FL Studio

Learn how to create audio watermarks in FL Studio using native plugin Harmor.

DJ & Producer Tips: Staying Creative On The Road

Whether you're playing live as part of a band, solo or as a DJ, traveling can seem like a drain on your creative process. So, here's some tips to staying creative on the road by DJ/Prodcer, Noah Pred.

Mendelssohn Effektorium: How to Control an Orchestra (with Live)

The road to becoming a conductor is a long and hard one, requiring years of dedication and a glut of musical knowledge. 

How Much Do Game Audio Professionals Really Make?

GameSoundCon founder Brian Schmidt reveals his findings. 

Black Metaphor Remakes Jeezy's "Perfection" & "Beautiful" For HHS1987

With Jeezy's new album "Seen It All" in stores now, HHS1987's Eldorado & Brian Da Director caught up with producer Black Metaphor to recreate two of his three tracks from the project. 

Ryan Leslie: Cassie Got Me Paid & I Still Make More Money Than Most Artistes!

Probably the most insightful interview of the year. Check on it

How Long Will it Take Me to Sound Like ______ ?

How Long Will it Take Me to Sound Like ______ ?

This is a question I get asked often from new aspiring producers. They often ask me this after they have purchased a training course from me or joined my Producer’s Playground, so given their current mindset, it’s a fair question, but it isn’t the best question. .

The Riser Synth Makes it Easy to Make Ridiculous EDM Rises, Drops; Try it Free

The Riser, the new synth from German developer AIR, isn’t shy about what it’s for.

Abayomi on Push

Producer and Ableton product specialist Jesse Abayomi performs his track ‘Chemistry’ using Push and Ableton Live, then talks through his setup for live performance.

Jake One Making of the Beat for Rick Ross feat Jay Z and Dr. Dre "3 Kings"

To celebrate the release of the Snare Jordan 3 Drum Kit its only right I finally show you how I made Rick Ross feat Jay Z and Dr. Dre "3 Kings".

Mass Appeal Presents: Mustard Tasting With DJ Mustard

DJ Mustard has been on a hell of a run, keeping people moving track, after track, after track; all leading up to the release of his new project 10 Summers. 

Pioneer’s New HDJ-C70 Headphones: Memory Foam, Interchangeable Parts & Sound Isolation

No matter what music you mix or what you mix on, headphones are a necessity for any DJ. Pioneer has always been one of the go to DJ brands when one is looking for quality in sound and production. Today, Pioneer has announced the HDJ-C70 headphones as part of their line-up of DJ headphones. Read more about the HDJ-C70’s look, feel, and construction inside.

DJ Mustard's Unstoppable Journey From Club Rocker to Pop Super-Producer

The in-demand beatmaker discusses his new album, '10 Summers,' and explains how he got pulled in to the "family business of DJing"

Roland Intros Mobile UA Compact USB Audio Interface "World's Smallest USB Audio Interface"

Roland has announced the Mobile UA, a compact USB audio interface, not much bigger than a deck of cards, that they say is the world’s smallest USB audio interface that supports both ASIO and DSD.

DJ Mustard: CRWN with Elliott Wilson Part 1 & 2

For the first time, Elliott Wilson is bringing the CRWN conversation to the City of Angels.