Sampleface is now 3 years old. They grow up so fast… So, it looks like we’re nearly three weeks late to our own party. On 1st October 2012, we officially launched the site and in those three years, we’ve achieved more than we could have imagined. We’ve spoken to the likes of Phife Dawg, Black …
In Hip Hop By Numbers, we take a look at the latest hip hop news and the numbers connected to them.
Akai release their latest sampler, the MPC Touch. MIDI controllers, drum machines and samplers (most combine the technology of all three) are constantly evolving and now Akai have upped the ante with the MPC Touch. The Japanese company have implemented a 7″ multi-touchscreen to their “music production center”, adding the capability to drag and chop …
In the first of a new series, we take a look at the latest hip hop news and the numbers connected to them. We always associate hip hop with words, sounds and even art but never numbers but they play a part, humorously or otherwise. Here are some rap stats to get your dome around.
In this series, we look at the ways of sampling and how you can get involved. The first article is all about the basics.
Still in its infancy, house music made it onto Chicago TV news in 1986. Here’s what they thought.
Newark’s 050 Boyz have been on the scene in various guises since the illustrious Golden Era, but it’s been only two years since they joined forces proper to launch an assault on the industry. Being from Brick City; Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK no doubt rubbed shoulders with some of the areas …
While to some the name “Beirut Groove Collective” may sound like a hipster’s art rock band fantasy, it is the real brainchild of Lebanese DJ Ernesto Chahoud, better known as DJ Spindle. “Middle Eastern Heavens II” is an exclusive mix for Jakarta Records’ 10th radio episode. Middle Eastern funk and disco galore, Chahoud amalgamates a …
Get into Jae Franklin’s Music & Love produced by Wax Mantic. To continue the smooth theme for Sunday, we stumbled upon Jae Franklin’s Music & Love and thought it pertinent to share the decadence. Produced by French producer Wax Mantic, the track glides from start to finish with sensual chords and Franklin’s sultry vocals. A …
New Zealand’s Electric Wire Hustle sign to Bastard Jazz and release new track “Brother Sun”.