Pi’erre Bourne on 6ix9ine Using His Beat for “Gummo”: “Some Bullsh*t”
“There’s just some shit I don’t f**k with.”
Producers
How Weed Helped Kenny Beats Land His First Placement with TDE
A great story, courtesy of Kenny Beats.
Eminem's "Killshot" Beat Was Originally Made for Giggs
“When I realized it was gonna go to Eminem was the morning that MGK dropped ‘Rap Devil.’”
Thelonious Martin and Cam O'bi Reflect on J Dilla's Impact
“I wanna share a quick but very special story about his influence on me..."
Beat Break: Dot Da Genius Shares the Story Behind His 5 Biggest Songs
Kid Cudi's right-hand man on the making of "Day 'n' Nite," "Reborn" and more.
Lil Peep’s Producer Describes Peep’s Recording Process
"No one taught him anything. It was just his idea."
A-Trak on the Future of DJing (Interview)
"Most people really welcome a trusted selector, and that’s what a DJ is: a trusted selector."
"The Song Is Greater Than the Beat": A Guest Editorial by ACE Harris
Fresh off a placement on 'Tha Carter V,' Harris opens up about patience and balancing the worlds of production and A&R.
Teddy Walton Is Bringing the Soul Back to Music (Interview)
The "LOVE." and "Crew" producer opens up about legacy and what's missing from today's music.
Beat Break: Pete Rock Shares the Story Behind His 5 Biggest Songs
The legendary East Coast producer reminisces over his iconic collaborations with Nas, Biggie, Kanye and more.
10 Most Orgasmic Beat Drops of the 2010s (So Far)
If you disagree, take it up with Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Producer Murda Beatz Isn't Here to Be Hot for a Year
Murda Beatz has his eye on becoming a career artist.
From “ZEZE” to Tyga's Resurgence: An Interview with Producer D.A. Doman
The producer breaks down his recent hits for Kodak Black and Tyga.
Why Producer 6ix Sacrifices Publishing Splits in Order to Sample
"At the end of the day, the feeling and emotion of the record is most important."
Producer Myles William Breaks Down the 5-Year Journey of Lil Wayne's “Let It All Work Out”
“I had never heard the record, which is crazy. I waited all this time to hear it.”
How Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar’s “Mona Lisa” Came Together
The Kendrick Lamar-assisted record was a four-year journey from conception to release.
Stepping Inside the Mind of Blend Tape Master DJ Critical Hype (Interview)
Fresh off the release of 'Wu-Chainz," Critical Hype walks us through his creative process.
Supah Mario Shares the Story Behind His 5 Biggest Songs
The South Carolina producer breaks down his hits for Drake, Young Thug, and Jeezy.
6 Things Artists & Producers Should Know About Beat Lease Agreements
Breaking down a problematic but popular type of agreement between artists and producers.
A Conversation With Chad Hugo About His First N.E.R.D Tour, Life Accomplishments & "Dork-Geezer-Chic" Fashion
“On a scale from 1-10 on achievements of life right now, I’m on 11.”
Producer Sevn Thomas Breaks Down Working on ‘ASTROWORLD’ and ‘Queen’
The producer behind new highlights from Travis Scott and Nicki Minaj talks about his recent work.
