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The-Dream & Tricky Stewart Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, Pop, Producer, R&B, Interviews
Christopher “Tricky” Stewart and Terius “The-Dream” Nash took over the radio in March of 2007, and they haven’t loosened up their grip ever since. As Rihanna’s smash single, “Umbrella,” exploded across the country, the production and writing talents of both men immediately skyrocketed into high-demand. In the months to follow, the duo was courted to create hit records for Mary J. Blige (“Just Fine”), Mariah Carey …
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Don Vito Interview
Filed under: Producer, We Got Next, Interviews
Dr. Dre won’t leave detox, Lil’ Jon won’t leave 2004, and Scott Storch just sold his mother to get out of debt. It’s an interesting time to say the least for the industries most well-known production masterminds. There is plenty optimism, however, as a new batch of talented musicians have unofficially ushered in a new generation of urban music. Responsible for previous chart-mainstays like Yung Joc’s …
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Ryan Leslie Interview
Filed under: Producer, R&B, We Got Next, Interviews
After crafting hit records for a countless number of the recording industry’s most talented artists, one of the most sought after musical minds in the game is finally putting the finishing touches on his own solo project. Well known for helping to propel the career of pop singer Cassie, quadruple threat Ryan Leslie will release his highly-anticipated debut album later this summer. Catapulted into go-mode after …
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Sean “The Pen” Garrett Interview
Filed under: Pop, Producer, R&B, Songwriter, We Got Next, Interviews
Pick a song you’ve heard multiple times on the radio over the past few years. If the record reached #1, chances are that it was penned by none other than Sean Garrett. Responsible for 13 –no, that is not a misprint—number 1 records since 2005, Garrett no doubt receives holiday cards from the likes of Usher (Yeah!), Chris Brown (Wall to Wall), Fergie (London Bridge) and …
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Nu Jerzey Devil Interview
Filed under: DJs, Producer, We Got Next, Interviews
As record labels attempt to decipher the convoluted problem that is, “How can we still make massive amounts of money despite the decline in album sales,” many artists, producers and DJs are simply adding new notches to their multi-tasking belts. Prime example: Black Wall Street’s Nu Jerzey Devil. A mixtape DJ and producer by trait, NJG has recently added rapper and clothing designer to his growing …
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DJ Felli Fel Interview
Filed under: DJs, Producer, We Got Next, Interviews
In November of ’95, Funkmaster Flex released “The Mix Tape, Vol. 1: 60 Minutes of Funk.” The album was a straight hour of nothing but pure Hip-Hop, featuring iconic groups A Tribe Called Quest, Wu-Tang Clan, The Fugees and Def Squad. In fact the compilation was so “Hip-Hop,” it was distributed on cassette. Many DJs have tried to duplicate what Flex was able to do for …
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Soul Diggaz Interview
Filed under: Producer, We Got Next, Interviews
What do hit records from Keyshia Cole (Let It Go), Cheri Dennis (Portrait of Love) and Bow Wow & Omarion (Hey Baby/Jump Off) all have in common? They are all produced by K-Mack and Shaun Bless, otherwise known as, The Souldiggaz. Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, the brothers began their musical journey in 1996. Through the years they have produced records for Mary J. …
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Hank Shocklee Interview: “People Are Scared of Change”
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, Producer, Street Veterans, Interviews
A buzz began in mid-September over the impending release of Jay-Z’s new album, “American Gangster.” The project, as explained by Jay himself, was a direct result of the inspiration the film offered. Though the LP shares the same name as the film, it has been promoted as a conceptual album; not the soundtrack to the film itself. The reason behind the careful promotion of Hova’s newest …
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9th Wonder Interview
Filed under: Producer, Underground, Interviews
There aren’t too many ‘super producers’ in the hip-hop game today. Timbaland, Dr. Dre, Kanye West and Swizz Beatz immediately come to mind, but what about new blood? Included in the next generation of production mastery are Cool & Dre, Danja, and DJ Toomp. Although according to in demand producer Just Blaze, if you’re talking ‘super-producer,’ the conversation must include 9th Wonder. Separated but not yet …
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Red Café & DJ Envy Interview
Filed under: DJs, Producer, We Got Next, Interviews
Artists and DJs have always shared a connection. The artist makes the music, the DJ make sure that it’s played. In some circumstances however, they come together to create the ultimate musical marriage. While it’s been some time since we’ve heard from the likes of DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince or DJ Premier and Guru, the collaboration between rappers and their mixmastering counterparts is …
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