Gimmie That Beat

In a time when music seems to be lacking creativity and originality to our surprise comes an artist sent from the universe to remind us that creativity and orginality still exist.  The artist that I am speaking of is producer Myke Forte .  The Birmingham, UK producer has given us such gems as the Zodiak beat tape series, a series of beat tapes inspired by the astrological signs.  Enough talkin', check out Myke Forte 's favorite 5 and more. Your Favorite 5 Producers:  James Yancey (J-Dilla), RZA , Black Milk, Madlib, Just Blaze/9th Wonder ... This is not fair there are so many! Favorite Beat They Produced:  Climax, C.R.E.A.M, The Reunion, Distant Land/Stepping Into Tomorrow, PSA/Far Away From Me Why or What do you like about their skillz behind the boards?  They all have something unique about their production style, whether its the drums or the way they chop samples. There is certain vibe you get wh...

Some of the best shit in music drops in your lap through email or word of mouth such as one day last year I recieved an email from Oddisee ( Mello Music Group )  and it was a link to a beat tape EP called "First Step" by and up and coming producer named Maverick . After listening I automatically became a fan and began to follow Maverick 's musical endevors.  Since that time Maverick has worked on various projects such as Redistricting (Diamond District's In the Ruff Remixes) ,  Ghostface Beat Tape   and the Smooth Grooves Beat Tape .  So with that said,  Maverick lets you in on his favorite 5 an more. Your Favorite 5 Producers:  It's funny because I think that this question gets asked to every single hip-hop producer in every single interview...and every single person has a different answer.   I will go ahead and throw it out there that I am assuming you are talking about hip-hop producers...because dudes want to act like th...

Judah , the groundbreaking producer from the DMV  that brought the world such talents as Wale , Raheem Devaughn , Ras Kass , Stat Quo , C-Rayz Walz , Tabi Bonney and many more. Judah 's projects are always filled with sonic soundscapes that are always on point. His critically acclaimed project "Amber Rose Instrumentals" prepared the masses for his latest project titled P.U.S.S.Y. . Check it  out as Judah lets you in on his favorite 5 and more. Your Favorite 5 Producers: David Axelrod Alchemist Kanye West Just Blaze Dr. Dre Favorite Beat They Produced: David Axelrod  -   Complete Catalog Alchemist - Complete Catalog Kanye West - Complete Catalog Just Blaze - Breath Dr. Dre - Chronic Why or What do you like about their skillz behind the boards? Attention to detail and prefection. You can feel their personality in their beats How have they influenced or inspired you? They inspired more than influenced. When I hear their ...

DJ Concept is a DJ & producer from Long Island, New York. He is the co-founder of The Bash Brothers DJ Crew along with DJ Mickey Knox . Concept is well known for his creative use of obscure samples in his mixtapes. He gained a loyal fanbase through his nationwide hip hop show, The Mix Chronicles , on Sirius Satellite Radio . He has been DJing for 15+ years and brings much hip hop knowledge to the table. DJ Concept has released tons of mixtapes , as well as, a few albums including The BYOB LP , Heavy Smoke (Limited Edition Amsterdam Version), his last beat tape M99 : a Dexter themed instrumental album.  DJ Concept is on the verge of becoming one of the most sought after producers in the game, his latest masterpiece "Flight Patterns" is garnering nationwide as well as international attention. Enough of the talkin'...check it out as DJ Concept lets you in on his favorite 5 and more. Your Favorite Five Producers: I hate doing favorite lists because I list...

You may be asking yourself "who in the hell is IV the Polymath ?"... He's a helluva producer that always bring that head nod ish.  Peep It,  IV the Polymath is a US-born instrumental musician & hip-hop producer with over a decade of musical experience.  After several well-received digital & cassette releases he's back at it with New vs. Old ; a unique blend of live instrumentation & hip-hop production.   Despite flying under the radar, IV has been steadily building a name for himself thru music licensing ( Mountain Dew Tour 2011 ), collaborations ( junclassic, Atari Blitzkrieg ), radio play ( XM Radio, WEFUNK Radio ), & charity work ( St. Jude Children's Hospital, Charity: Water ). So with that said, IV the Polymath lets you in on his favorite 5 an more. Your Favorite Five Producers: Creed Taylor, Pete Rock, J Dilla, Damu the Fudgemunk, & RJD2 . The Favorite Beat they Produced: Creed Taylor - I love almost everything he did with ...