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
MHz featuring The Architect
The Bay Area's "The Architect" blacks out on 60 back to back productions creating a sublime soundscape filled with dusty Soul Psychedelic loops. Stay tuned for the DNA X The Architect interview/collaboration coming soon. #DNA
Drums & Ammo "Architects" Rob "G Koop" Mandell
DJ Ammbush sits down with producer Rob "G Koop" Mandell (DJ Khaled "I Got the Keys", Atmosphere, George Clinton and more) for a discussion covering his upbringing in Boston, his transition from Berklee Music school to the Music Business. Peep the series G Koop & O-Man. #DNA
Jake One ‘#PrayerHandsEmoji’ Beat Tape
Jake One’s beat tapes are always noteworthy, often featuring jawns he produced for major label artists, as well as unreleased instrumentals. His latest effort, Prayer Hands Emoji (released exclusively through Rappers I Know) picks up where he left off with Seaplane. Highlighted by a running theme of gospel samples, the project features his production for the likes of Rick Ross, Jay Z, The Game, and more.
Jake One really went in, flipping over 24 joints for this project. Listen above and get some of that gospel soul in your ear.
Porter Ray – “Outside Looking In” [Official Video]
Seattle spitter Porter Ray follows the release of his 2015 Nightfall EP with the official video for “Outside Looking In” featuring Ca$htro and JusMoni. The clip directed by Malcolm Procter and Astro King Phoenix boasts a screenplay written by Ray, Geoff Gillis and Jeff Harris (aka Ca$htro). Billed as a “6-minute short film,” the visual is scored by the second single from the project – a track recorded during the sessions for Porter Ray’s forthcoming full-length debut, due out later in the year via Sub Pop Records. Check the footage below to watch the official video for “Outside Looking In.” Purchase the Nightfall EP via Bandcamp.
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D&A "ARCHITECTS" Interview with Jake One
From MF Doom to 50 Cent, Seattle's Jake One has carved a section out of the music industry on his own terms. After a long run as the go to producer for the G-Unit in it's hey day, to becoming half of the funk/soul duo Tuxedo (along with Mayer Hawthorne), Jake One has consistently stayed in the conversation of Hip Hop production. Ammbush of Drums & Ammo holla's at Jake about Seattle, Hip Hop production and his entry into the music industry.
Produced by Jake One (Rick Ross f. The-Dream Money Dance)
New Rick Ross "Money Dance" featuring The Dream. The highlight of this particular joint is the soundscape produced by Seattle's Jake One. This Friday catch the first episode of Drums & Ammo's special segment "Architects" with 1/2 Tuxedo member Jake One. #DNA