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GQ - Can't Run (video)

From the Jamla Records release "E 14th". 2017 Jamla Records.

 

GQ is the artist 9th Wonder calls his “secret weapon” at Jamla Records. Over the past few years, the Bay area native has released several records (including 2014’s Rated Oakland) as part of the label roster that have cemented his reputation as an artist with fine lyricism and a clearly defined voice

tags: GQ, 9th Wonder, jamla, Jamla Army, Oakland, Hip Hop
categories: music, features
Wednesday 11.15.17
Posted by Torrance Scott
 

Producer G Koop talks Bad & Boujee & the art of Sample Replays

Did you know "Bad and Boujee" was based on a sample? A sample created by a man named G Koop, who explained sampling, sample replays and more to me in this exclusive interview.

Oakland based producer G Koop (Migos, Future, Atmosphere to name a few) sits down with Beatstars and breaks down the pros and cons of sampling verses sample replays. Nuff jewels for up and coming or established producers, tune into this 3 part interview. Check our Drums & Ammo interview with G Koop for his upbringing and introduction to music and production HERE

tags: G koop, Migo, Atmosphere, Jake One, DJ Khaled, MF Doom
categories: Interviews, features
Friday 10.20.17
Posted by Torrance Scott
 

Drums & Ammo "Architects" Interview with ZION I

DJ Ammbush sits with MC Zion of Zion I for a in depth interview covering Zion I's early years in the ATL to building and establishing a solid fan base in the Bay Area for the last couple of decades. Zion breaks down the importance of maintaining independence after a stint with a major label (which label?). Tune into to a cool conversation with friends discussing the Bay Area, the changes the Bay has seen over the years and how the music scene has evolved.

DJ Ammbush sits with MC Zion/Zumbi of Zion I for an in depth interview covering Zion I's early years in the ATL, to building and establishing a solid fan base in the Bay Area and World wide. Zion breaks down the importance of maintaining independence after a brief stint with a major label (which label?). Tune into a cool conversation with homies discussing the Bay Area, the changes the Bay has seen over the years and how the music scene as a whole has evolved. #DNA

tags: zion i, zumbi, Hip Hop, Bay Area, too short, town, rap, The Revolution, bboy
categories: Interviews, features, news
Tuesday 06.06.17
Posted by Torrance Scott
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The History of 22 Iconic Music Logos, by RBMA

Def Jam, the Ramones, Wu-Tang Clan, DFA, and more: The story behind nearly two dozen of the most iconic logos in New York music history. Read Here

tags: art, logo, graphics, def jam, public enemy, nervous records
categories: features
Friday 03.25.16
Posted by Torrance Scott
 

The Jealous Guys

tags: The Jealous Guys, San Francisco, Continuation School
categories: features
Tuesday 01.05.16
Posted by Torrance Scott
 

KEAK the SNEAK MEGAMIX

Mix I did with some Keak Sneak Mix songs and some random cuts. Been a minute since I did a artist mix. This mix is in the same vein as the Mix & Rendition's I did with PSD tha Drivah. Hella scratchin, mixing, funny ass skits. Fool with it. Hunnnnnnid!

The unauthorized 'Keak da Sneak" Ammbush mix. With some unheard/exclusive cuts, Ammbush blends and creates a soundscape for the 3xKrazy member aka "Mr. Sickaluffa". Tune in.

tags: keak the sneak, oakland, krazy, hip hop
categories: features
Saturday 08.22.15
Posted by Torrance Scott