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Spectac & Amiri: Soul Beautiful

Corry BanksApril 30, 2013

Hot off the press for new music Tuesday, Spectac & Amiri team up again after 3 years to drop a fresh new album entitled "Soul Beautiful." In 2010 Spectac & Amiri dropped their debut collaborative album entitled Almost Famous on HiPNOTT... Read More...

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Rob Papen Urban Synth Bundle Review

Corry BanksApril 28, 2013

Rob Papen, world-renowned sound designer and synth guru, is known for creating some of the most popular and sought after soft synths available today. Recently, Rob Papen started offering limited edition bundles of his synths aimed at genre specific p... Read More...

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BEAT MAKERS TOOL KIT: 5 Must Have Maschine Kits Part 1

Corry BanksApril 26, 2013

In this edition of BEAT MAKERS TOOL KIT we will explore "5 Must Have Maschine Kits." There is something to be said for the fact that the market for beat making tools is ever-expanding. It's no secret that Native Instruments Maschine is one of the for... Read More...

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NAMM Oral History: DJ Johnny Juice

Corry BanksApril 25, 2013

DJ Johnny Juice is perhaps best known for his work on such records as “Rebel Without a Pause” with Public Enemy and “Musica Negra” with Rob Swift. The musical integrity of his contributions to Hip Hop cannot be overstated. In addition to perfecting... Read More...

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Boxed Ear Mighty M5 Review

Corry BanksApril 24, 2013

The good folks over at Boxed Ear put together an excellent 1.5gb sample kit of the super rare Macbeth M5 analog synthesizer. This sample library is available for a mere $49. It's perfect for those of us who happen to be less fortunate in the way of c... Read More...

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Black Milk: Synth or Soul

Corry BanksApril 22, 2013

Black Milk links up with illustrator Upendo “Pen” Taylor for "the music-meets-visual instrumental/art series Fuzz, Freqs & Colors (FFC)." The first release of this multi-part series of art and sounds is the "Synth or Soul" project. "Synth or Soul... Read More...

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Marco Polo Releases “G.U.R.U.” featuring Talib Kweli & DJ Premier

Corry BanksApril 19, 2013

Today marks the three-year anniversary of the passing of Guru and in commemoration, producer Marco Polo has released “G.U.R.U.” feat. Talib Kweli & DJ Premier, dedicated to his memory and a celebration of his life, legacy and all of the vast acco... Read More...

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RIP GURU – Gang Starr Forever

Corry BanksApril 19, 2013

Three years ago today, Hiphop lost one of its most recognizable voices, legendary emcee GURU of the legendary rap group Gang Starr. Born Keith Edward Elam on July 17, 1961, GURU passed away on April 19, 2010. As reported by NYDailyNews.com on Apri... Read More...

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Interview with Ben Jarvis of Dubreq (makers of the Stylophone 2)

Corry BanksApril 19, 2013

Ben Jarvis is the son of the inventor of the Stylophone, Brian Jarvis. Ben currently runs Dubreq, the company that manufactures the all new Stylophone 2 with his business partner Tim Crook. As a part of the family business Ben Jarvis is keeping in li... Read More...

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NAMM Oral History: DJ Jazzy Jay

Corry BanksApril 18, 2013

DJ Jazzy Jay is the pioneering DJ and producer who helped establish Hip Hop as more than a musical form but rather a cultural experience. He began spinning records in the parks of the Bronx and soon performed in such clubs as the Roxy and Negril bef... Read More...

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