Posts Tagged ‘J Dilla’

Hip Hop, History and the Studio: Fresh Revelations Unveiled in “Contact High” Hip Hop, History and the Studio: Fresh Revelations Unveiled in “Contact High”

Hip Hop, History and the Studio: Fresh Revelations Unveiled in “Contact High”

December 5th, 2018 by

Hearing hip hop history has never been easier. Between Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, YouTube and all the other streaming services, hip hop fans can simply pull monumental albums out of the air and indulge their ears to excess.

But seeing hip hop history? That’s proven much, much harder— until the Read more...

From Crate Digger to Producer to Mastering Engineer: Dave Cooley & Elysian Masters From Crate Digger to Producer to Mastering Engineer: Dave Cooley & Elysian Masters

From Crate Digger to Producer to Mastering Engineer: Dave Cooley & Elysian Masters

October 17th, 2012 by
In an unassuming and idyllic neighborhood in Glassel Park, engineer Dave Cooley has quietly set up one of the most well-equipped independent mastering rooms in the greater Los Angeles area. With a fine blend of classic analog and contemporary digital gear, and Cooley’s diverse skill-set and musical sensibilities, Elysian Masters Read more...
NYC Hip-Hop’s Next Wave: Statik Selektah & Termanology Talk “1982,” DJ Premier and J Dilla NYC Hip-Hop’s Next Wave: Statik Selektah & Termanology Talk “1982,” DJ Premier and J Dilla

NYC Hip-Hop’s Next Wave: Statik Selektah & Termanology Talk “1982,” DJ Premier and J Dilla

December 7th, 2010 by

Though originally from Boston, DJ/MC duo Statik Selektah & Termanology have been entrenched in the NYC hip-hop scene for years and collaborated with a variety of artists ranging from industry legends like DJ Premier to upstarts like XXL’s Freshmen 10 MC Freddie Gibbs.

On their first collaborative full-length — the Read more...

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