http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-d_VhlYHqY

A little studio footage of Kurious and The Beatnuts working on Kurious’ next album entitled II. Kurious tells studio stories and all, but the real gem of the vid is hearing some of the beats in the background.

The upcoming album is slated to feature additional production work from Dame Grease, Hi-Tek, 88-Keys, Yogi, Boola, VIC, Domingo, Ed Noodles, Fyre Dept…and more!

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=9viyAag-NDc

FRESHHHHHHH…. it’s just one of those days when you need a little scratching. DJ Q-Bert handles the job well and gives us a much needed fix.

Kool Is Back

Artist Connection
➜ Kool G Rap & DJ Polo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA21WtoohQ8

Consequence takes us behind the scenes for the making of Q-Tip’s The Renaissance and features The Abstract on the 1’s & 2’s.

Freddie Hubbard, Jazz Trumpeter, Dies at 70.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnSYHzyjZcM

He will be missed…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cThP2_5Z-jQ

Well… Moka Only gets my vote for studio tour of the year/producer interview of the year. No promo nonsense… just a bunch of equipment, musical instruments, and sincere focus on making music and exploring sound. Moka Only actually took the time to show pretty much every device that happened to be lying around his home studio. Interestingly, he doesn’t particularly care for Pro Tools or Akai’s MPC line… make no mistake though, his gear collection and production is serious.

Tools of Choice:

• Roland Portastudio VS-2480 w/ Separate monitor
• (3) Alesis ADAT LX20’s
• Nord Lead 2 keyboard…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMUvP0WhiCU

DJ Ness delivers the footage as DJ Premier and Pete Rosenberg sit down for a live Noisemakers interview where crazy stories are told about Biggie the influence of J Dilla, Nas and much, much more. Block off some time and watch every segment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Twr-T69uQZ4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfWifkx8WlM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLJDPQb2kgg

There’s a time and a place for cutting and scratching… Roc Raida knows both very well. Here’s footage of the DMC title holder and his beat juggling madness.

Artist Connection
➜ X-Ecutioners

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCGQtMVYma0

Take a trip inside DJ Nu-Mark’s hotel bathroom for a little "mixing." If you thought his collection of bent music toys was out there, just wait till you see this one. I guess this is what happens when you’re on tour for too long.

Artist Connection
⇰ Cut Chemist
⇰ Jurassic 5

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhnBCWQOYug

Wu-Tang Clan architect The RZA gives an in studio interview and, among other things, explains the meaning of "Bong Bong."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HASnrcM7eUs

DJ Revolution breaks down a track session for the "King of The Decks" album featuring, Sean Price and Tash. He goes into rerecording Sean Price’s vocals and how Tash ended up on the track.