All Entries tagged with "Production Breakdown"

Production Breakdown: Marion Write’s “Field of the Dollar”

Posted by Richard on 09/03/10 | Filed under Features, Production Breakdown, Marion Write

I've never been to Las Vegas and, until now, I've never felt the urge to visit. A dope record, however, is a powerful thing – and “Field of the Dollar,” the latest mixtape leak from up-and-comer Marion Write, is about as intriguing an introduction to Sin City's mystique as a hip-hop connoisseur could ask for. Read More/Watch Video...

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Production Breakdown: The Convoluted Sampling History of “Bumpy’s Lament”

Posted by Richard on 08/27/10 | Filed under Features, Production Breakdown, Freddie Gibbs

When I did a little research on the instantly-recognizable sample that formed the backbone of Freddie Gibbs' latest offering, “Something New"” I quickly realized that I'd struck Production Breakdown gold – I knew those couple bars had appeared in numerous tracks, but I didn't guess just how ubiquitous it was... Read More/Watch Video

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Production Breakdown: Soul Khan’s “Thunder in Paradise”

Posted by Richard on 08/13/10 | Filed under Features, Production Breakdown, Soul Khan

As excited as I am by the mounting tide of crazily creative urban pop we've been hearing in the Booth, there's still nothing like a deftly-flipped vintage-soul sample to brighten up my day – especially when said sample is borrowed from a classic joint I haven't heard before. The latest joint to earn a place in my headphones, along with its source material was “Thunder in Paradise,” the DJBooth debut and latest solo single from Brown Bag All-Stars member and renowned battle rapper Soul Khan. Read More/Watch Video...

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Production Breakdown: Moxie Black’s “So Much Better”

Posted by Richard on 08/06/10 | Filed under Features, Production Breakdown, Moxie Black

This week, yet another dope vocalist/producer duo landed on the Booth's radar. Illaj and Dekk, together known as Moxie Black introduced themselves to the Booth with “So Much Better,” a leak off their forthcoming "How Did This Happen?" mixtape. While I quickly decided I liked what I was hearing, I was anxious to see just how readers would respond. Read more and watch video...

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Production Breakdown: Genres - Who Needs ‘Em?

Posted by Richard on 07/30/10 | Filed under Features, Production Breakdown, AudioDax

Can you believe that, not long ago, there was a sizable contingent of heads who really and truly thought that hip-hop was either dead, or on its last legs? I'm sure there are still those who'd agree with that sentiment, but it's been quite a while since I've heard anyone seriously espouse it – and anyone who would, well, they're probably not paying a whole lot of attention. See more...

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Production Breakdown: Hip Hop & Video Game Beats - A Match Made in Heaven?

Posted by Richard on 07/23/10 | Filed under Features, Production Breakdown

While I'm fairly sure that making the high-score list in Pac-Man is no more likely to get you laid than it ever was (although I'm terrible at that game, so who knows), the bleeps and bloops emblematic of retro gaming have most definitely made their mark on the hip-hop scene. Too many artists to count have made old-school gaming samples part of their music, but here are just a few of my favorites. Read More/Watch Video...

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Production Breakdown - Gilbere Forte’s “Take One x Dawn”

Posted by Richard on 07/16/10 | Filed under Features, Production Breakdown, Gilbere Forte'

Amidst all the freshness to hit the Booth this week, there was just one feature that elicited not one but two consecutive reader reviews consisting entirely of the word ”Damn!” I speak, of course, of “Take One x Dawn,” the latest leak off recent reader fave Gilbere Forte's forthcoming, DJBooth-sponsored “87 Dreams” street album As the dual title indicates, the track found the restlessly-creative Philly up-and-comer flowing over two separate beats – two beats which, at first listen, could hardly have less in common with each other. Read More/Watch Video...

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Production Breakdown: Von Pea’s “Something to Do”

Posted by Richard on 07/02/10 | Filed under Features, Production Breakdown, Von Pea

When a rapper cuts an incredibly dope record centered around a sample from my favorite track off one of the most underappreciated albums on my hard drive, causing me to spit coffee all over my monitor, how can I, in good conscience, allow that sh*t to be slept on? Which track am I referring to, you ask? "Something to Do," the latest mixtape leak from Tanya Morgan member Von Pea. Read More/Watch Video...

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Production Breakdown: Killah Priest’s “B.I.B.L.E” (Video)

Posted by Richard on 06/25/10 | Filed under Features, Production Breakdown, Killah Priest

One of my favorite tracks to vibe out to when skies are gray, “B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth)” should be familiar to anyone who's listened to Wu-Tang member GZA's acclaimed solo debut, "Liquid Swords." Tacked onto the LP's back end, it presents a drastic shift in tone from the rest of the tracklist, and acts as a powerful climax to the set – or it would, if it were part of the album. In reality, it isn't by GZA and, unlike the rest of the LP, isn't even produced by RZA. The record is by the the lesser-known Killah Priest, and was included presumably to create buzz for the up-and-coming Wu-Tang affiliate. Read More/Watch Video...

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Production Breakdown: Doesn’t Anyone Make New Music Anymore?

Posted by Richard on 06/18/10 | Filed under Features, Production Breakdown

“What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.“ To my mind, that statement is both crucial to understanding today's pop music landscape, and totally, dangerously misleading. See more...

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