The Producer's Den » News http://theproducersden.com Beat making news, videos from the pros, tips and tricks and more. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:18:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Black Keys Releasing Hip Hop Compilation: Blakroc http://theproducersden.com/site/2009/09/12/black-keys-releasing-hip-hop-compilation-blakroc/ http://theproducersden.com/site/2009/09/12/black-keys-releasing-hip-hop-compilation-blakroc/#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:59:16 +0000 admin http://theproducersden.com/?p=240 Yeah, The Black Keys are producing a hip hop compilation album called Blakroc. I’m excited, because their production handled by Danger Mouse on their latest release Attack and Release was excellent, so they definitely have an ear for good production. It will be featuring Mos Def, Q-Tip, RZA, Raekwon, Ludacris, Pharoahe Monch and other hip hop stars.

Check out the video teaser here.

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Graduation

Kanye West has released the tracklisting to his upcoming third album Graduation, set to drop on the 11th of September. It seems straight. The main thing that I noticed was that it is very slimmed down compared to his other two in regards of features and skits. Chris Martin, Mos Def, and T-Pain – that’s it. And 2 skits! What a shock. I guess his confidence in his rapping ability has grown (like we needed that, right? haha) Either way, I’m excited for Graduation, Kanye West keeps things fresh. Read more to see the tracklisting.

Edit: The album has been released. Buy it at Amazon.

You can pre-order on Itunes.

More reading: Pitchfork’s article on Graduation.

]]> http://theproducersden.com/site/2007/08/08/kanye-west-graduation-tracklisting/feed/ 3 Dj Premier's Year Round Records Presents: NYG – Welcome to G-Dom http://theproducersden.com/site/2007/07/04/dj-premiers-year-round-records-presents-nyg-welcome-to-g-dom/ http://theproducersden.com/site/2007/07/04/dj-premiers-year-round-records-presents-nyg-welcome-to-g-dom/#comments Wed, 04 Jul 2007 23:10:11 +0000 admin http://theproducersden.com/site/2007/07/04/dj-premiers-year-round-records-presents-nyg-welcome-to-g-dom/ NYG on Year Round RecordsDj Premier has been a pioneer in hip hop since 1989, chopping up samples and constantly reminding listeners of what real hip hop is supposed to sound like. So when he takes somebody under his wing and co-signs them, I’m prepared to listened. On September 12th, 2007 NYG’s Welcome to G-Dom will drop featuring 7 DJ Premier beats, and with guest appearances from artists such as M.O.P and Guru. I don’t know about you, but I hope that NYG can bring it, as I’ve been waiting for some more DJ Premier beats for a long time now. If they prove that their hype is worth it, then maybe an up-to-date Gangstarr can emerge. “Finally, our soundtrack for the movie you call life” – Panchi of N.Y.G

Read more for the tracklisting and production credits.

Tracklisting and Production Credits

1. Itz On f/Rave (produced by DJ Premier)
2. 3 Man Weave f/Reef, Hustle & Mic Ock (produced by Emile)
3. Laundry Kings f/St. Laz (produced by Books)
4. Sufferin’ f/Rave & Lil Fame of M.O.P (produced by Emile)
5. Get 2 Tha Point (produced by DJ Premier)
6. G’z and Hustla’z f/Rave (produced by DJ Premier)
7. Welcome To G-Dom f/Rave (produced by DJ Premier)
8. What Kinda Life f/Raw (produced by Emile)
9. Giantz Ta Thiz (produced by DJ Premier)
10. What Yo Life Like f/Jahdan (produced by Biggest Gord)
11. Bow Down f/Blaq Poet & Rave (produced by Books)
12. Broken Dreams f/Amani & Versatile (produced by Thorotracks)
13. Raps For U f/J Bucka & Harlem Fatz (produced by Harlem Fatz)
14. Bulls Eye f/Royal Flush, Rave & J.U. Ice (produced by Thorotracks)
15. Black Buddafly f/Rave (produced by Books)
16. Strength f/Rave (produced by DJ Premier)
17. Same Team No Games f/Guru & Hannibal Stax (produced by DJ Premier)


]]> http://theproducersden.com/site/2007/07/04/dj-premiers-year-round-records-presents-nyg-welcome-to-g-dom/feed/ 2 Deep Crates 2 http://theproducersden.com/site/2007/05/24/deep-crates-2/ http://theproducersden.com/site/2007/05/24/deep-crates-2/#comments Thu, 24 May 2007 19:26:28 +0000 admin http://theproducersden.com/site/2007/05/24/deep-crates-2/ Deep Crates 2BeatDawg Films have recently released their follow-up to Deep Crates, surprisingly titled Deep Crates 2. This DVD is a rather promising documentary looking at the beat digging culture. Featuring interviews and behind the scenes footage with Pete Rock, Marley Marl, Domingo, J-Zone, and many, many more innovators and big players in the sampling scene. Read more for the trailer and more information.

Deep Crates @ Myspace.
More information and purchase details.

]]> http://theproducersden.com/site/2007/05/24/deep-crates-2/feed/ 0 New Alchemist Instrumental CD – Rapper's Best Friend http://theproducersden.com/site/2007/04/25/new-alchemist-instrumental-cd-rappers-best-friend/ http://theproducersden.com/site/2007/04/25/new-alchemist-instrumental-cd-rappers-best-friend/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2007 19:23:33 +0000 admin http://theproducersden.com/site/2007/04/25/new-alchemist-instrumental-cd-rappers-best-friend/ Alchemist - Rapper's Best FriendAll of you Alchemist fans may be in for a treat as his new instrumental album “Rapper’s Best Friend” has hit the streets. (Or online if that’s your preference). For those that don’t know (although you should), Alchemist has been dropping hard hitting sampled beats for years now. He’s produced hits for Dilated Peoples, Mobb Deep, Royce Da 5’9, Cypress Hill and many more. Check out the cd.

]]> http://theproducersden.com/site/2007/04/25/new-alchemist-instrumental-cd-rappers-best-friend/feed/ 0 New DJ Jazzy Jeff CD – "This is the best record I have ever done." http://theproducersden.com/site/2007/03/30/new-dj-jazzy-jeff-cd-this-is-the-best-record-i-have-ever-done/ http://theproducersden.com/site/2007/03/30/new-dj-jazzy-jeff-cd-this-is-the-best-record-i-have-ever-done/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:20:29 +0000 admin http://theproducersden.com/site/2007/03/30/new-dj-jazzy-jeff-cd-this-is-the-best-record-i-have-ever-done/ Dj Jazzy JeffLet the title speak for itself. I’m hyped. If you don’t know who Jazzy Jeff is then i’m not too sure why you’re on a site like this, but read this. Features on this cd include Method Man, Rhymefest, Big Daddy Kane, CL Smooth, Raheem DeVaughn, Pos of De La Soul, Kardinal, J Live, Peedi Peedi, Jean Grae and more. This is gonna be a CD for all of you hip hop purists.

More information available @ Hip Hop Press.

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