The Grammy Award-winning producer discussed his style of beatmaking and much more at Loop 2016. 4:44 was a success not only for JAY-Z but for…
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Every Sample from JAY-Z’s 4:44
Samples include Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, and The Fugees. For JAY-Z’s first solo album since 2013, much was expected from 4:44 in the way of…
VIDEO: Jake One Talks About Making The Beat For “3 Kings”
Producer Jake One discusses the intricate elements of his beat for Jay-Z’s 3 Kings. We told you about Jake One’s beat for 50 Cent’s The…
The Best Five Songs To Sample The Beatles (According To Houston Press)
Houston Press put together a list of their five best songs made from Beatles samples. The Beatles are probably the most famous band ever (yes,…
Jay-Z – Open Letter (prod. Timbaland & Swizz Beatz)
Jay-Z addresses his life over the past few months and some political views in Open Letter. His trip to Cuba may have caused controversy for…
A Tribe Called Quest To Perform At Wireless Festival
A Tribe Called Quest will be performing in London in July. No, it’s not 1st April and you’re not dreaming. Pretty much lost for words…
SATURDAY MATINÉE: Reminisce For a Spell With Pete Rock
In this week’s Saturday Matinée, Pete Rock talks about his work with Jay-Z and Kanye and his relationship with J Dilla. “The Chocolate Boy Wonder”…
Halloween Playlist
We get a ghoulish playlist for Halloween from Thegirlwhowas… It’s Halloween, All Hallow’s Eve, day of the dead, and although one wouldn’t immediately couple Halloween…