Interviews with your idols can open a world of understanding. I watched Madlib’s RBMA lecture in New York for the first time and here’s what I took from it. Of all the musical idols who have directly influenced my music, Madlib is one of the main artists. His breadth of work and Bohemian approach to …
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Often sampled, Isao Tomita is an electronic music pioneer. Here’s his RBMA lecture in Tokyo last year. Isao Tomita’s influence on electronic music cannot be understated. Since the 60s, Tomita’s pioneering work with the Moog synthesizer helped change the perception of electronic instruments from expensive toys to soundscape creators and bridging the gap between “real” …
Our latest edition of Leftover Links features interviews from the likes of Black Milk, Malcolm Cecil and Thelonious Martin.
It’s Leftover Links time and we’re looking into the wonderful world of synths, samples and drum machines thanks to articles from HipHopDX, RBMA and The Guardian.
The latest edition of Leftover Links is all about Jamaica, with articles featuring Lee “Scratch” Perry, Count Ossie and the beginnings of rock steady. We continue our Jamaica Month with a range of articles involving the island’s music and culture and how it has affected the world around it. You may be surprised to not …
The second episode of RBMA’s “Sounds Like…” series, featuring TOKiMONSTA, is our Saturday Matinée feature presentation. Ever wanted to know what your favourite producers do to get their sound? RBMA have you covered. “Sounds Like” is a series from Red Bull Music Academy and AKG about innovative musicians and their musical processes. The first episode featured BADBADNOTGOOD and special guest …
Nicolay’s RBMA lecture from Barcelona 2008 is our Saturday Matinée feature presentation this week. I’m a bit of a RBMA lecture junkie, to the point where I’ve saved them all to Watch Later on Vimeo. One of them is Nicolay’s lecture from Barcelona 2008 and in it, he discussed the humble beginnings of The Foreign …
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The Abstract aka Q-Tip dropped by the Red Bull Music Academy to talk at length about his illustrious career.
JJ DOOM are set to perform at Fabric in London on 13th June. JJ DOOM’s Key To The Kuffs was one of the best albums of 2012 and after a few separate gigs from the pair, they have rejoined for a live performance at Fabric in London on 13th June, in conjunction with RBMA. Support …
The God MC Rakim talks to the Red Bull Music Academy about his early days, his most famous lyrics and whether he believes he’s the GOAT.
The reggae DJ legend David Rodigan talks about dubplates and soundclash culture with the RBMA in today’s Saturday Matinée. When you talk about Jamaican music (and specifically reggae), you hear the usual names of people like Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs, Toots and the Maytals, Buju Banton, Beenie Man and the like. But in terms of …
Watch the supervillain DOOM give a lecture for the RBMA in Madrid back in 2011.
Waajeed, the man behind PPP, talks about growing up in Slum Village and getting militant on Dilla’s beat machine.
Decided to start a new feature called Saturday Matinee where we show you hip hop videos from the past for your enjoyment (usually more than 5 minutes long to keep you entertained). Today, we have a Red Bull Music Academy (RBMA) lecture featuring California producer Oh No a.k.a. The Disrupt. His real name is Michael Jackson, …
