Beat Culture & the SP-404
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Category: Video
SATURDAY MATINÉE: Fresh Fest 2 (1985)
Stream some of the highlights from 1985’s Fresh Fest 2, featuring LL Cool J, Whodini and much more.
9th Wonder talks about DUCKWORTH. for NPR's 'The Formula'
In this video, 9th Wonder spoke about DUCKWORTH. and the samples he used.
VIDEO: Mr Ekow – I Am Hip Hop
London rapper Mr Ekow pays homage to a host of hip hop legends in his video for “I Am Hip Hop”.
Ornette Coleman's influence on jazz
Watch this awesome take on Ornette Coleman and how he shaped jazz music as we know it today.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Khruangbin in conversation at Loop 2018
The Texan band sat down with Ed Williams at Loop 2018 and talked about their origins and how they make their music.
Virtual Insanity: jazz analysis and dancing penguins
Stream two cool videos about Jamiroquai’s Virtual Insanity – one about music theory and one about cartoon penguins.
Madlib on his influences and love for music
Madlib sat with Konbini and talked about his musical influences, his first ever record, and the album his parents listened to the most.
Tracy Chapman Performed Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution for 'Late Night with Seth Meyers'
Seth Meyers’s musical guest last night was Tracy Chapman and she performed a rendition of Talkin’ ‘Bout A Revolution.
Unknown P – Diss & Chips (Stormzy & Chip Beef)
Unknown P grabs some Diss & Chips from a petrol station in response to the beef between Stormzy and Chip.
How Charlie Parker Changed Jazz Forever
Arthur “LA” Buckner chronicles the life and influences of Charlie Parker on jazz and music history.
VIDEO: Khruangbin's Musical Influences
Khruangbin blends music from around the world to make their signature sound. Watch them discuss their influences with Reverb.
Throwback Thursday: Michael in Moscow (1993)
Even the GOATs have off days. Here’s what happened to Michael Jackson in Moscow in 1993.
DOMi & JD Beck – [bc] tm_s not promised (Knxwledge cover)
This cover of Knxwledge’s ‘[bc] tm_s not promised’ by DOMi & JD Beck is incredible.
Thelonious Martin Dissects 'makeitbetter' For 247HH
The Chicago producer talks about Dilla, meeting Madlib, and how he approached the production of ‘makeitbetter’.
When Miles Davis was Beaten and Arrested in 1959
Adam Neely discusses the legacy of Miles Davis’s experience with police brutality in 1959 and it’s connection to Black Lives Matter.
How Nile Rodgers Turned 'Let's Dance' From Old Folk To New Funk
Watch the story of how Niles Rodgers worked with David Bowie and switched the style up on what would later become “Let’s Dance”.
7 Reasons Why Khruangbin @ Villain Is The Best Live Gig
Khruangbin live at Villain for Pitchfork is the best ever. Here are 7 reasons why.
VIDEO: The Leonard Simpson Duo - Heavy Organ
Leonard Charles and Guilty Simpson teamed up as “The Leonard Simpson Duo” for their debut psych-hop album, LSD. Here’s the video for “Heavy Organ”, featuring Oxnard’s Wildchild.
VIDEO: Knxwledge - dont be afraid
Knxwledge enlists the help of Rhymezlikedimez to animate his latest video for ‘dont be afraid’.
