Vans Beats Making a Hard Street Track!

This is a producer that I found on youtube that I think is really making some hott tracks so I wanted to share some of his videos on my website! Check out his latest track he did!

http://www.BlaqcRain.com

Artwork inspires Chris Brown and his Thinking Process [VIDEO]

Breezy Art from Mechanical Dummy on Vimeo.

SkeeTV Interview: The Blackout Movement

These producers that are located in Florida are known for the hiphop track they produced for Mim - "This Is Why Im Hott" and Dipset - "Crunk Muzik".. 

Check out this interview and leave you comments and opinions!

http://www.BlaqcRain.com

Just Blaze's 5 Commandments for Producers! [MUST HAVE TIPS]

Here is Just Blaze’s 5 tips to dealing with beats

1. Signature Sounds

"Come up with a signature so people know it’s your beat. Then you can annoy people as much as I have, but they never forget your name."

2. Get Paid

"Always get money before you track the beat or hand over the ProTools disk. If you don’t you’ll probably hear your joint on a mixtape and get no money when it flops (most do)."

3. Best Tracks First

"If you get the opportunity to play beats for an artist, play your best 10 and that’s it! Otherwise your might as well pass them a 40oz. of NyQuil."

4. Be Seen

"If you land a single, make sure you’re there when they shoot the video, even if you have to fly out yourself. You think Kanye paid for my 2.5 second cameo in "Touch the Sky"?

5. Go to Events

"Go to every industry events. You wouldn’t believe how many washed-up, non-talent folks revive their careers by connin’ some fool on their fifth Hennessy and Coke."

AraabMuzik Says Kayne West Swagger Jack His Style!

Sucker Punch the Movie, Featurette (Coming March 2011)

Sucker Punch Featurette
Uploaded by teasertrailer. - Classic TV and last night's shows, online.

Fast and Furious 5 (Movie Trailer!)

The Fast and The Furious is serious is probably one of my car movies out. Though Im not a fan of all of them (2 Fast 2 Furious) cough cough.. The others are something I enjoy so its only right to show you the trailer for the new one that comes out this spring!
Check it out!!
http://www.BlaqcRain.com

Tron (Original Trailer) & Tron Legacy (2010 Trailer)

If I could tell how cool this original film was when I saw it sometime around the 90's it would have blew your mind away but now, the new "Tron Legacy" is going to be something to talk about when it drops in theaters!

Check out the Original 1982 Tron and the Tron Legacy Trailers out!

I would HIGHLY recommend watching this original to get where Legacy begins!

Tron (1982 Original)

Tron Legacy (2010)

Transformer: Dark of the Moon (Teaser Trailer)

Here is another movie that I really am looking forward to! 

Check out this Teaser Trailer for "Transformer: Dark of the Moon"!!

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Thor Teaser Trailer (2011)

If you guys dont know by now, I am a big movie buff! So its only right that I show some of the up and coming movies that will be big towards the summer!

Check out the new "Thor" Teaser Trailer (2011)

Just Blaze Speaks on Big Pun – Got Over $20,000 Worth of Studio Equipment

 

Just Blaze talks about Big Pun on Toca Tuesdays from Toca Tuesdays on Vimeo.

AraabMuzik Goes CRAZY on the MPC!! OMG!!!!!!

Boon Doc No Longer Using MPC, Now using Logic, New Beat

Kanye West Making "Late Registration"

Lee Major on Producing Rick Ross's "Free Mason"

BTS: Rick Ross - Free Mason feat. Jay-Z & John Legend from Duy Nguyen on Vimeo.

Ryan Leslie Presents "Sound Decision"

Yahoo Presents "Sound Decisions" - Ryan Leslie Doc from Ryan Leslie on Vimeo.

Marco Polo talks DJ Premier, DJ Khalil, and his Early Career [VIDEO]

Marco Polo Interview from Pound Magazine on Vimeo.

Just Blaze shares his experience working with Eminem and Lil Wayne on "No Love"

AraabMuzik x Alchemist in the Studio Session

DJ Khalil : The Making of The Clipse's single, "Kinda Like a Big Deal" made in Reason

Boi-1da Interview at the Battle of the Beats

FL Studio 9.7 Beta Video Preview [Fruity Loops] CHECK IT OUT!!

FL Studio Preview

New Tone Tutorial

Understanding EQ in Adobe Audition 3.0 Tutorial

This turtorial will help anyone who wants to learn more about EQ'ing and what each frequency can do for your vocals, music, etc.... He goes to explain what would be better for more basser songs and the sweet spots for other application purposes!

Check it out but most of all learn and apply to your DAW!![Digital Work Station]

Not Alone Tonight [Prod. by BlaqcRain] NEW R&B BEAT!!

Check out this new beat for December! This little number is called "Not Alone Tonight [Prod. By BlaqcRain]" which was really made for a slow, seductive mood similar to what Chris Brown does on his slow songs.
 

So Check it out and leave you comments and opinions!!

http://www.BlaqcRain.com

  

http://soundcloud.com/blaqcrain/not-alone-tonight-prod-by-blaqcrain

   Not Alone Tonight [Prod. by BlaqcRain] by BlaqcRain

 

 

The Dream Making a Beat in the Studio

Big J tha White Wonder Exclusive Interview!

BlaqcRain.com sat down with Big J tha White Wonder and discussed a few things such as his new mixtape "Black Van Music", his thought process for the project and, why he chose "Back in the Day" as his single to start of his Black Van Music campaign!

 [Download "Black Van Music" Mixtape  & Watch"Back in the Day" Video]

CHECK IT OUT BELOW!!

Who is Big J as an artist and as an individual? 

A father, an emcee, a student of hip-hop, an individual plagued with repercussions of his past mistakes, with music being one of his only outlets to express that frustration.

What is your musical background and influences in the music game? 

Although I wasn't raised around my father. Every memory I can recall with him was surrounded by music. My father can play almost any instrument and is a studio musician in Nashville, TN. The other half of my musical influence comes from my upbringing. I was raised by in a low income area, and was given a unique opportunity to be in an environment where I learned about emceeing and battling daily among my piers.

 

What are your songs about and what are you trying to convey to your fans? 

It changes so much! As an emcee you get in moods to just go in lyrically, or you may be in a shit talkin mood, but then you have those moments where you're able to dig inside and give the people a part of yourself. Those are the joints I love. Joints where you can showcase your skill, your passion, and leave a part of yourself out there for people to take in and possibly learn from.

Recently, you just released your newest mixtape called “Black Van Music” Explain how you came up with that concept and how the songs relate with this title? 

Well Black Van Music was an accident. I was writing for another project that Im currently preparing to release and my writing hit a wall. I threw in the Jake One "White Van Music" instrumental cd and wrote almost the whole project. I of course got my team involved and got production from Avalanche and Ski of Ground Breaking Ent. and that was that. We went with Black Van as opposed to White Van because I felt like my project was darker than the original. And I felt like "Black Van Music" epitomized Underground Hip-Hop as I see it.

“Back in the Day” was the single you released and you eventually made a video for it. How was this song conceived and why did you choose that particular song to start off your “Black Van Music” campaign? 

First and foremost I chose "Back in the Day' as the single because it was different than anything out right now. And the game needs change. The track was definitely not my most lyrical, or maybe "hood" as my fans might have wanted, but I felt like it epitomized how I was feeling at the time. And ultimately that's how Ive decided to set my career path, if you listen to me then you get me, not a clone of who's hot at the moment. And I feel like the fans reward me for it by supporting everything I do. I mean "Back in the Day" is in rotation on both Hip-Hop stations in my city 107.3 & 97.3 so I feel like it was the right decision.

The “Back in the Day” video is amazing. Who shot the video and what were some of the things you and your team talked about as far as locations and the feel of each scene? 

My video man is Steve Staffan of 7th Floor Media in Toledo, Ohio. Steve and I discussed a ton of ideas for the video, but we definitely wanted it to be organic and include all the elements of what Hip-Hop was built on; the Emcee, the Dj, Graffiti, and Breakdancing. I also was set on having an intro with no music. I feel like the art of storytelling is dying in Hip-hop and I remember watching the "Nothing but a G Thang" and "What's my Name" videos comin up and it was more of a movie than a music video. That's Steve and myself are striving to bring back to the game.

Are there any future projects and if so, what are some of the things that you are working on? 

Man! There's too much to mention here! The mixtape "Midwest Muscle 2" is almost ready. My debut album "I'm Hungry" is also almost complete. It's slated for a 2nd quarter 2011 release. With production form Illmind, Jake One, Scram Jones, Avalanche, Ski of Ground Breaking Ent. And features from Copyright, Donny Goines, jay Rush, UMA winner D Dave, and D Black, with more that we are keepin hush hush. The entire album is being recorded at Stadium Red Studios in Harlem, NYC, Just Blaze's studio. I've got a ton more videos droppin, a Hip-Hop documentary, my right hand man, Avalanche is releasing his own cigar that will be available regionally, while I am releasing my own blunt wrap. We've recently opened our own upscale recording studio in Maumee, OH and have been grooming several new artists under our Monster Mouth Records label. There are so many more things that haven't been confirmed yet that are crazy. I just appreciate the support of all my fans to continue doing what I love successfully.

Can you tell the people where they can find your material and how to contact to you for any future collabs or business?

Yeah the number one place to catch all things BIG J is www.bigjthawhitewonder.com or contact me directly at bigjthawhitewonder@gmail.com and also at
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www.facebook.com/bigjthawhitewonder
www.youtube.com/thawhitewonder
www.twitter.com/bigjwhitewonder
www.myspace.com/bigjthawhitewonder

Big J Tha White Wonder "Back In The Day" from Steve Staffan on Vimeo.

Click Picture to Download Mixtape!!

 

Eric Thomas: Sacrifice for Success - Motivational Speech! [Check it Out]

Kanye West and Charlie Wilson in the studio [RARE FOOTAGE]

This is rare footage of Charlie Wilson and Kayne West in the studio bouncing some ideas around. 

Check it out!

Just Blaze Talks "Master of the Mix" and Jay Electronica with AllHipHop.com

Just Blaze talks "Master of the Mix"

Just Blaze opinion on Jay Electronica singing with Roc Nation

Beat Kings - The History of Hip-Hop [Part 5]

Beat Kings - The History of Hip-Hop [Part 4]