https://cratekings.com/Hip-Hop samples, beat making, DJing, and productionen-USThu, 24 Sep 2026 20:20:17 GMT https://cratekings.com/lord-finesse-drops-the-sp1200-project-sounds-frequencies-in-technicolor/https://cratekings.com/?p=5488Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:07:35 GMTSemantikhip-hopLord Finesse, one of the great, unsung producers of hip-hop, just delivered a sonic time machine. The SP1200 Project: Sounds & Frequencies in Technicolor https://cratekings.com/j-dilla-collectible-action-figure-by-super7/https://cratekings.com/?p=5473Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:07:34 GMTSemantikdesignFew names in hip-hop production command as much respect as J Dilla. His influence runs deep, his sound is timeless, and his magnum opus Donuts remains a https://cratekings.com/100-breaks-samples-and-breaks-mix/https://cratekings.com/?p=5364Fri, 20 Jan 2023 03:30:06 GMTSemantikreleasesThe original 100 Breaks by DJ Semantik. The mix features original samples and breaks mix sourced from all original vinyl. https://cratekings.com/just-blaze-on-ghost-production-musical-styles/https://cratekings.com/?p=5078Fri, 04 Jul 2014 03:47:00 GMTSemantikproducer-interviewsFew producers have shaped the sound of hip-hop the way Just Blaze has. From Roc-A-Fella anthems to global club stages, he’s lived through the shifts in both https://cratekings.com/battle-of-the-americas-beat-battle-young-guru/https://cratekings.com/?p=5072Thu, 05 Jun 2014 22:03:51 GMTSemantikbeat-battlesThe Beat Academy presents The Battle of The Americas Beat Battle featuring judges Young Guru, Symbolyc One (S1), and Jake One. On Saturday June 21st 24 https://cratekings.com/dj-premier-explains-iconic-gangstarr-logo/https://cratekings.com/?p=5044Thu, 05 Sep 2013 21:48:50 GMTSemantikproducer-interviewsDJ Premier explains how Guru and Big Shug designed the iconic Gang Starr logo, and how "Mass Appeal" was made to be a radio hit. https://cratekings.com/david-fingers-haynes-akai-mpc-studio-finger-drumming/https://cratekings.com/?p=5039Thu, 05 Sep 2013 04:34:54 GMTSemantikbeat-making-videosThe undisputed king of finger drumming returns. This time David "Fingers" Haynes shows his skill on the Akai MPC Studio while playing live alongside a https://cratekings.com/the-art-of-composing-w-bryan-michael-cox/https://cratekings.com/?p=5037Wed, 04 Sep 2013 23:31:45 GMTSemantikbeat-making-videosBryan Michael Cox drops a teaser as he breaks down the process of creating a sample based track. Somehow he manages to field a call from his 3 year old son in https://cratekings.com/fl-studio-mac-os-x-public-beta-now-open/https://cratekings.com/?p=5034Wed, 04 Sep 2013 22:51:36 GMTSemantiksoftwareAll you Mac nerds that though you may have been missing out on the FL Studio fun can now rejoice. Today Imageline announced that FL Studio Mac OS X would be https://cratekings.com/christian-rich-making-of-earl-sweatshirts-chum/https://cratekings.com/?p=5028Fri, 30 Aug 2013 18:18:05 GMTSemantikproducer-interviewsChristian Rich explains the making of Chum by Earl Sweatshirt and working with Chad Hugo. https://cratekings.com/rhythm-roulette-w-el-p/https://cratekings.com/?p=5026Fri, 30 Aug 2013 18:13:37 GMTSemantikbeat-making-videosProducer El-P plays a quick round of Rhythm Roulette with warped records and a broken turntable needle. https://cratekings.com/j-zone-studio-setup-broken-mpc-outdated-pro-tools/https://cratekings.com/?p=5021Fri, 30 Aug 2013 18:10:15 GMTSemantikproducer-interviewsI always kinda of felt that too much technology was a bad thing when it came to making music. https://cratekings.com/just-blaze-x-baauer-making-of-higher/https://cratekings.com/?p=5017Tue, 27 Aug 2013 22:32:33 GMTSemantikproducer-interviewsProducers Just Blaze and Baauer give a little background on the making of "Higher" and an impromptu studio session with Jay Z and Beyonce. https://cratekings.com/beat-swap-meet-los-angeles-september/https://cratekings.com/?p=5011Tue, 27 Aug 2013 22:18:26 GMTSemantikindustry-conferences-and-eventsSunday afternoon, September 15th 2013 https://cratekings.com/marvins-room-recording-studio-gallery/https://cratekings.com/?p=5003Thu, 11 Jul 2013 23:00:27 GMTSemantikstudiosPhoto gallery and equipment list from Marvin's Room, the restored Los Angeles studio (formerly Marvin Gaye Studios) where many of his hits were recorded. https://cratekings.com/bling47-breaks-w-waajeed-the-sounds-of-love/https://cratekings.com/?p=5001Tue, 08 May 2012 04:11:04 GMTSemantikproducer-interviewsWaajeed 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 https://cratekings.com/play-of-play-n-skillz-talks-alter-egos-rapper-ceos/https://cratekings.com/?p=4999Tue, 08 May 2012 03:45:45 GMTSemantikproducer-interviewsGrammy upcoming artists, their production company, and their upcoming album entitled Alter Egos. https://cratekings.com/rich-medina-talks-j-dilla-tony-allen-black-voices/https://cratekings.com/?p=4997Sat, 05 May 2012 21:44:22 GMTSemantikvinylBling47 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." https://cratekings.com/9th-wonder-says-producers-are-like-a-brotherhood/https://cratekings.com/?p=4995Thu, 03 May 2012 03:28:37 GMTSemantikproducer-interviews9th Wonder gives a thoughtful interview while talking about his personal brand, production as a brotherhood, and the importance of maintaining a regional https://cratekings.com/2012-dmc-american-dj-battleground-dates/https://cratekings.com/?p=4993Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:50:02 GMTSemantikdjingThe DMC American DJ Battleground is once again underway. Support your fellow DJ's or stand up and go get it for yourself.