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Interview: Salaam Remi Speaks On Producing For Nas' “Life Is Good”

One of Nas' go-to producers talks about making "The Don" and shares the secrets of their creative chemistry.

Continue Reading » May 24, 2012 | 12:05:27 PM | Music | 3 comments

DJ Quik Tells All: The Stories Behind his Classic Records

He's made hits for everybody from 2Pac to Tony! Toni! TonÃ©!âand worked behind the scenes on smashes like 50 Cent's "In Da Club." Is Quik the most s…

Continue Reading » Apr 24, 2012 | 03:26:01 PM | Music | 5 comments

Erick Sermon Tells All: The Stories Behind His Classic Records (Part 1)

In part one of our two part series, the Green-Eyed Bandit breaks down the stories behind the making of his biggest hits from EPMD to the Def Squad.

Continue Reading » Mar 7, 2012 | 01:13:00 PM | Music | 5 comments

Beyond The Beats: Mike WiLL

We link up with the up-and-coming producer responsible for bangers like Meek Mill's "Tupac Back" and 2 Chainz' "Got One."

Continue Reading » Mar 5, 2012 | 12:59:11 PM | Music | Add a comment

Dot Da Genius Tells All: The Stories Behind his Classic Records

Kid Cudi's WZRD bandmate talks about producing Cudder's early classics as well as working with Chip Tha Ripper and Kanye West.

Continue Reading » Feb 29, 2012 | 01:10:03 PM | Music | Add a comment

Interview: No I.D. Talks Def Jam, Kanye West, & How He Affected "Watch The Throne"

The Chicago producer and label exec talks about challenging Jay-Z , how fame destroys people, and the time Michael Jackson called up Kanye West.

Continue Reading » Feb 6, 2012 | 12:22:03 PM | Music | 8 comments

Organized Noize Tells All: The Stories Behind Their Classic Records

The legendary ATL production team talks about making music with OutKast, Goodie Mob, Curtis Mayfield, and more.

Continue Reading » Feb 2, 2012 | 01:04:40 PM | Music | 6 comments

No I.D. Tells All: The Stories Behind His Classic Records

From Common and Kanye West to Jay-Z, G-Unit, and Killer Mike, No I.D.'s has quite the 20-year career. Let's take a look back.

Continue Reading » Dec 23, 2011 | 01:47:38 PM | Music | 3 comments

Prince Paul Tells All: The Stories Behind His Classic Records (Part 2)

From Slick Rick, BDP, and De La Soul to Gravediggaz, Chris Rock, and Handsome Boy Modeling School, Prince Paul keeps on making monumental moves in the…

Continue Reading » Dec 11, 2011 | 02:58:09 PM | Music | 3 comments

DJ Clark Kent Tells All: The Stories Behind His Classic Records (Part 1)

DJ Clark Kent talks about producing joints for Biggie, Jay-Z, Lil' Kim, and many more.

Continue Reading » Nov 11, 2011 | 11:59:12 AM | Music | 3 comments

Emile Tells All: The Stories Behind His Classic Records

Although he's best known for being Cudi's producer, Emile shared stories about working with everyone from Eminem to Lil Wayne to Lana Del Rey and many…

Continue Reading » Oct 28, 2011 | 11:58:17 AM | Music | Add a comment