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!

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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!

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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!!
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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!!

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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]

Beat Kings - The History of Hip-Hop [Part 3]

Beat Kings - The History of Hip-Hop [Part 2]

Beat Kings - The History of Hip-Hop [Part 1]

Ski Beatz - The Making of "Dead Presidents" by Jay-Z

Ski Beatz giving a little insight on how he produced "Dead Presidents" for Jay Z back in the mid 90's! 

Check it out!

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Youtube Link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY8EIoMelFc

Mixing Vocals in Adobe Audition [Extended Version]

This tutorial on how to make your vocals reach that "sweet spot" in Adobe Audition.. Shows you how to clean up the dead spots and how to apply compression and simple little tools to help your producer/engineering ear become that much better!

Check it out!

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Youtube Link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4px2QmwbLY

Chopping and Sampling on Logic with Just Blaze!! [Video Below]

Productions tips from award winning producer/DJ, Just Blaze.. Check out his methods and try to apply them to your productions on Logic! 

Check out the Video Below!

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Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 1 [AWESOME MOVIE!!]

If you haven't seen this movie yet it IS A MUST SEE! The best Harry Potter movie out so far.. It has a lot of cliff hanging parts and parts that will leave you peeing just a little. Anyway if you haven't seen the movie yet, check out the trailer below! I assure you the trailer is as intensive as the first part of "Deathly Hallows" is!

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Advice for all Striving Producers! (MUST HAVE INFO!)

Class in Session... (Poem by BlaqcRain)

 Visions of me trying to steer clear of all the ego trippin/

Making my dreams come true as a reality is what I envisioned/ 

But in the process I have found another reason for living/

Because, we haven't taught our future about the past and what lies in its path/

Babies having babies while trying to finish middle school's little task/

Where, the topic of discussion is whether or not "so and so" is talking trash/

Maybe contemplating if they should knuckle up and whoop they ass/

But can you blame them? They are only projecting what they have seen thru the glass/

Their own eyes have witness everything from child birth to the casket/

Their friends die younger and their enemies grow stronger to make this world last shorter/

Homosexuality is "okay", as long as its 2 sexy women kissing on the corner or two guys talking about decorum/

The people who should care are to worried about 2015 and how to make a DeLoran/

But if they went into the future they would see it doesn't exist/

The government is to busy selling pipes dreams to they own people and giving free education to foreigners/

But no child left behind as long as they aren't the last souls in line/

Then they wonder why the poverty line dropped and everybody is standing in a line/

Most of you don't realize our future is in our present/

So, if you dont do something and act this second then, when the times comes there wont be a lesson...The future will already be in session...

- BlaqcRain -

 

Learn how to Apply Reverse Reverb in your Digital Work Station!

Learn how to apply a reverse reverb to vocals or anything that you might be doing.. Im sure that you have heard the effect before just didnt know how it was done! 

So check it out and leave your comments or opinions but most of all TRY IT OUT!

Making Beats out of Cartoons! Lets Go!!

Massillon Rapper Gives back to Boys & Girls Club

Where Cyrus Harper comes from, family takes care of family. And the way he sees it, this whole town is his family.

Tuesday evening, Harper and his friends loaded dozens of turkeys into the backs of their vehicles and took them to the Boys and Girls Club for children whose families need a little extra help this holiday season.

“I grew up there,” Harper said, “I came from that environment. I wanted to give back to the place that I came from.”

Harper, a 2004 graduate of Washington High School, calls the Boys and Girls Club a part of his extended family. Growing up in Massillon, the club and the community supported him and his family when they needed it most. Now, it’s his turn to give back to the people who supported his biggest dreams. And what better time to do that than at Thanksgiving.

“Thanksgiving is important because it’s about family,” Harper said. “It’s important for a family to come together as one.”

Some families in Massillon won’t get that chance because they can’t afford the turkey and all its trimmings.

To make sure that every member of his extended Boys and Girls Club family got to celebrate a happy Thanksgiving, Harper collected donations of money and canned goods. The money was used to buy turkeys which, along with the canned goods, were donated to the Boys and Girls Club on Tuesday.

“Any time you can use your talent or anything that you have to make a change, that’s good,” Harper said. “It starts with a thought. I am a living testament that if you have a thought and the drive to help people you can make a difference.”

Harper, who raps as artist Cy-Harp, held a special benefit concert with fellow artists Da Kreek. The money from the show went toward the purchase of the Thanksgiving turkeys.

“I didn’t care if I helped one person or 50,” Harper said. “It’s the thought that matters.”

In the end, Harper and his friends were able to help 91 families.

“Every year, just as all over town, someone is looking for a turkey or a meal,” Massillon Boys and Girls Club Associate Executive Director Steve Pedro said. “It sounds like a small gesture, giving someone a turkey, but for the family that gets it, that is Thanksgiving dinner.

“I am proud of him,” Pedro added. “He genuinely wants to help people. … On Thanksgiving Day, there will be a lot of smiling faces because of what he has done.”

Harper said he didn’t think twice about making that kind of difference in his community. The way he sees it, he’s just helping his family – a big, extended family he will call his own for a very long time.

“The Boys and Girls Club,” Harper said, “they gave me a membership that says ‘lifetime.’”

Copyright 2010 The Independent. Some rights reserved

 http://www.indeonline.com/newsnow/x1615412203/Massillon-rapper-gives-back-to-Boys-Girls-Club-family 

How to Sample in Propellerhead Reason!

I thought it would be a good idea to show you guys what type of program I use to make my beats!

Anybody who uses Reason or is looking to use this program.. Here is a little tutorial on how to sample in Propellerhead Reason and ReCycle.

Check it out and leave your comments and opinions!

Boonie Mayfield - A Simple Way to Play Drumkits on the Keyboard

Boonie Mayfield is back with "A Simple Way To Play Drumkits on the Keyboard" 

Check this video.. he shows a different way to setup your drum kits and different rhythms and tricks to your production progress!

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Club Starter [prod. by BlaqcRain] (November Beat of the Month)

New Beat of the Month of November!!

 New beat called: "Club Starter [prod. by BlaqcRain]"

  http://soundcloud.com/blaqcrain/club-starter-prod-by-blaqcrain

Check it out and leave your comments and opinions!!

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   Club Starter - [prod. by BlaqcRain] by BlaqcRain

Thanksgiving Giveaway (Helping Unfortunate Families)

 Thanksgiving Giveaway 

All Honesty in association with Other Businesses/Companies/Organizations will be conducting a Turkey Giveaway to help ease the burden of economic woes throughout these struggling times for families. Our goal is to provide turkeys for 500 families through N.E. Ohio, which we strongly feel, is attainable through our community assistance. For mutual benefit we have developed four packets that will help attain the primary goal of helping 500 families, while enhancing individuals/company awareness for your generosity.

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=TWTT79YFTX2MN

$15.00 - Will sponsor one family

$30.00 - Will sponsor 2 families 

$75.00 - Will sponsor 6 families

$100.00- Will sponsor 10 families

*Sponsorship of a family will include 1 turkey (sizes may vary) and also various canned or boxed goods (such as potatoes, green beans, stuffing, corn, peas, etc.) Family size is based on the average family of four. 

CERTIFICATE PAPERS WILL BE ISSUED TO EVERYONE WHO DONATES!

We ask for all money to be turned in by Saturday November 13th, 2010(WE ACCEPT ALL PAYMENTS BUT RECOMMEND MONEY ORDERS)

If you choose to provide the turkeys or any other form of food instead of cash, we ask that you guarantee your promise and that we are able to pick your offering up from your location Saturday November 13th, 2010. Canned or boxed goods such as vegetables, stuffing, etc. are being collected by C.A.E of Canton. In advance, we would sincerely like to thank you for your offerings and donations, and we look forward to having a successful event for such a great cause.

ALL HONESTY THANKSGIVING GIVEAWAY AND CONCERT

Date: Saturday November 13th, 2010

Time: 6-8 pm

Location: Club Earth

1295 Old River Rd.

Cleveland, Oh 44113

BET's Top 10 Rappers Of The 21st Century

 Check out BET's top 10 rappers of the 21st Century.. personally i think some of these people on this list dont deserve the title yet but you make your decision! 

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The Top 10

# 1 Eminem
Selling more records than anyone on the list, Eminem is not only praised for his commercial success, but is highly respected by his peers for his skill.

# 2 Lil Wayne
Lil' Wayne is a rock star. The Young Money Millionaire has shown the most growth in the 21st century.

# 3 Kanye West
The highly successful rapper/producer Kanye West is more than just a rapper. But the level of his rap game has been elevated since his debut.

# 4 50 Cent
In less than 10 years, 50 Cent has released four albums, three of which have gone platinum (or in some cases, multi-platinum). This controversial rapper has consistently put out hits.

# 5 T.I.
ATL-native T.I. may be controversial in his actions, but when it comes to rap, this MC has got the South on lock

# 6 Ludacris
It's hard to talk about the 21st century without mentioning Ludacris. The Atlanta-based rapper is arguably one of the most consistent when it comes to the quality of his music.

# 7 Drake
Aubrey "Drake" Graham has managed to win over the hearts of hip hop fans this past year. After releasing his debut album, "Thank Me Later," Drake has shown that he is the one to watch

# 8 Young Jeezy
Young Jeezy bumps in every whip, from the North to the South. This Southern MC is respected for his hardcore delivery and thug narratives.

# 9 Jadakiss
Jadakiss has always been praised for his complex rhymes and the meaning behind his words.

# 10 Officer Rick Ross
Rick Ross bossed up the game in the 21st century. He is one of the few rappers to survive a 50 Cent rivalry by continuing to put out quality music