Crate Kings

Bling47 Breaks w/ Waajeed – The Sounds of Love

Semantik — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:11:04 +0000

Waajeed revisits another deep J Dilla sample. This time he explores The Sounds of Love: …A to Zzzz. He also tells the tale of visiting the Sound Library with Dilla and Q-Tip to dig through the ultra special behind the counter vinyl stash.

Play of Play-N-Skillz Talks Alter Egos, Rapper CEO’s

Semantik — Tue, 08 May 2012 03:45:45 +0000

Grammy upcoming artists, their production company, and their upcoming album entitled Alter Egos.

“Every rapper thinks they’re a CEO.”

Rich Medina Talks J Dilla, Tony Allen – Black Voices

Semantik — Sat, 05 May 2012 21:44:22 +0000

Bling47 drops an interview with DJ/Producer Rich Medina as he delves into one of J Dilla’s most definitive samples, which was used on Common’s “Hot Shit.”

9th Wonder Says Producers Are Like a Brotherhood

Semantik — Thu, 03 May 2012 03:28:37 +0000

9th Wonder gives a thoughtful interview while talking about his personal brand, production as a brotherhood, and the importance of maintaining a regional sound and identity.

The ones that really sound like where they’re from or even try to create a sound for where they live, I think those are the ones that last a very long time.

Producer are like a brotherhood.

2012 DMC American DJ Battleground Dates

Semantik — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:50:02 +0000

The DMC American DJ Battleground is once again underway. Support your fellow DJ’s or stand up and go get it for yourself.

Check the dates after the break!

Breakdown Records Video Tour (Queens)

Semantik — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:56:28 +0000

DJ Funktuall gives viewers a tour of Breakdown Records, which is located in Flushing Queens. All albums in the store are $2, but, according to Funktuall, the best stuff is on eBay.

Yes, there are even records in the bathroom. Watch the whole video tour, it gets a little ridiculous.

Beat Lounge Beat Battle (Cincinnati)

Semantik — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:27:38 +0000

Kontrax, founder of the Beat Lounge Beat Battle, and producer Yon L.I. talk about the Cincinnati hip-hop production scene and the importance of beat battles.

Visit Beat Lounge on Facebook for more info about upcoming events.

Beatroot History Lesson w/ Kavet The Catalyst

Semantik — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 01:23:45 +0000

Kavet The Catalyst, founder of of BeatRoot, takes viewers inside of LS Lab to talk learning production out of necessity and eventually founding Hawaii’s premier producer event.

Shout out to Upstairs Records, which used to advertise in all of the hip-hop magazines. This is where I too purchased my first belt driven Gemini turntables and later Technics 1200’s.

2012 Tools of War Park Jams Trailer

Semantik — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:18:27 +0000

I don’t get the chance to make it back to the east coast nearly as much as I’d like to. If you’re in the NY area, try it make to it one of the True School Park Jams.

June 7, 14, 21 & 28: Spanish Harlem Hop @ White Park, Harlem
July 5, 12, 19 & 26: Crotona Park Jams @ Crotona Park, Bronx
7/31 + Aug. 7, 14, 21 & 28: Digger’s Delight @ St. Nich., Harlem

Truthful Thought:
Life gets busy, but Crate Kings will always be here.

Dibia$e Talks L.A. Music, Production

Semantik — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:51:42 +0000

Producer Dibia$e hits the road the road and heads to Montreal. While there he talks about the L.A. music scene, production, dance, MC’ing, and more.

Random Thought:
The Akai MPC Fly seems way too gimmicky to be taken seriously. Nice case though.