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Free MPC 2000 XL Producer Bundle Download ~ Studio 914 Tech Post

The Akai MPC 2000XlL is a powerful production tool descendant from a line of drum machines used by some of the best producers on the planet. The MPC 60, the MPC 3000 and the MPC 2000/XL have all played their roll. The MPC has allot [...]

Hasheem Amin ~ Big Noise Radio Interview

Artist BIO: Hasheem Amin is a straight out the 17th ward, Hollygrove and he got his start in the music game as one half of the group RECON doing work with labels like Big Boy Records and SouthCoast Music Group. The group, consisted of Hasheem [...]

4th Pyramid’s Debut Album Release “The Pyramid Scheme” ~ BNR Artist Spotlight

It’s safe to say Toronto has become somewhat of a hotbed for hip-hop. From Drake to The Weeknd – Marco Polo to Saukrates – and more, the T Dot has been spitting out a variety of talent over the years. And the latest to emerge [...]

Adrian Younge Presents Venice Dawn “Lovely Lady” Music Video ~ Waxpoetics

“Get familiar with…” recently Tweeted by the Waxpoetics team directs you to a video post showcasing the musical styles of Adrian Younge. Shot in a community setting, the lifestyle of collecting records is a notable backdrop for this nostalgic video from the 1960’s. The beauty [...]

MLK Jr The Greatness Of America Is The Right To Protest For Right ~ Big Noise News

Dr Martin Luther King Jr gave his life for an unselfish dream… a dream that set the foundation for fairness and equality in this country. This dream was cultivated during a time when hate and terror was dealt out on a daily basis, in so [...]

Hip-hop Emcee Koncept Releases “Awaken” Project ~ Big Noise Radio Interview

Koncept is a down emcee representing the hip-hop movement with serious conviction. Check the recent release of “Awaken” now available on iTunes. The debut video “Aspirations” from the 11 track project featuring Soul Khan showcases the raw talent brought fourth by this aspiring emcee. The [...]

Akai MPC Renaissance Hardware Controller Coming Soon ~ Studio 914 Tech Post

Given the 2010 release of the Machine by Native Instruments and the following release of the Machine Mikro in 2011 (recently copped by DJ DN3) there has been a big trend toward Hardware Controllers that combine easy access sound editing with responsive hands-on music production. [...]

Toronto Canada Emcee and Hip-hop Producer Die-Rek ~ Big Noise Radio Interview

Canadian native, hip-hop producer, Die-Rek releases highly anticipated project the “Beat Die-A-Logue”. From start to finish it is definitely that melodic conversation you do not want to hear enviously through your neighbors walls. “Beat Die-A-Logue” takes you on an expedition through the soul with work [...]

Hip-hop Producer Endemic From The UK ~ Big Noise Radio Interview

From Artist Bio: “Endemic - producer / record label owner from Nottingham UK, working with US and UK / European artists, producing high quality projects and songs. Mid to late nineties sounds from New York have strongly influenced his style and has earned production credits [...]

Blackstar aka Talib Kweli & Mos Def New Single “Fix Up” With Documentary Trailer

For those of you familiar with the “Sound Bombing” series by Rawkus Records during the 1990’s get ready for the rebirth of Blackstar. Recently presented on the Cobert Report TV show, we now present to you the official single “Fix Up” by Talib Kweli and [...]

American Chopper Live Bike Build Off 2 “Who’s Going To Take It” ~ Big Noise News

One of my favorite shows is American Chopper, it showcases the struggle and day-to-day hustle involved in running your own business. The discipline and creative skills needed to fabricate the works of art presented by Paul Jr Designs; the business sense, the organization, the personal [...]

Airport 5 by Moka Only ~ BNR Artist Spotlight

Moka Only known for his smooth hip-hop flow and use of melodic layers on his hooks. His choice of beats and music define the new influence of neo-soul music on the modern hip-hop movement. Haling from Canada this Victoria native proves that you don’t have [...]

Beat Swap Meet Los Angeles Going Down Dec 11th 2011 ~ Performance by RAS G

Beat Swap Meet #16: Beat Swap Meet returns to Los Angeles, Sunday December 11th, for our 16th installment. This is a must attend event for anybody half way serious about sampling and beat-making; vinyl enthusiasts, crate diggers, producers or disk-jockeys. Over 40 invited collectors and [...]

Instrumental Album Release by Khaderbai “D Schildchrodd” ~ BNR Artist Spotlight

The Hip-hop production on this release uses some great loop arrangements with a laid back 90’s hip-hop vibe. These are full length instrumentals and the sound quality is on point. This instrumental album by khaderbai takes you back to the golden era of hip-hop production [...]

November 18th 2011 Hip Hop Occupies with “Rise & Decolonize! Let’s Get Free”

A Unique blend of art, culture and community empowerment broadens the “Occupy Movement”
Hip Hop Occupies and the POC Caucus of Occupy Seattle present an urban arts-infused event that redefines protest and self-determination. In solidarity with All People’s Revolutionary Front, and in partnership with 206 Zulu, [...]

Alpha Male Society Single Title Track Off The Crew’s 1st Release “Background Check”

What’s going everybody check out the single from NC’s newest and illest crew, Alpha Male Society. The single is the title track off the crew’s first release, “Background Check”, and features all six emcees. The first AMSOC release, “Background Check,” is available October 24, [...]

Released 2010 Nottz Debut Album “You Need This Music” ~ BNR Artist Spotlight

During a recent conversation about dope production my man Emcee Nemesis hipped me to Nottz, I was unaware of his production style and took a look at a few You-Tube Videos. The man is definitely covering all basses, hailing from Norfolk Virginia Nottz is one [...]

DJ DN3 Takes The Emcee Nemesis “All I Need” Remix Contest ~ BNR Artist Spotlight

“Like” BNR Facebook get a Free Download of the DN3 Remix “All I Need” by Emcee Nemesis & Jet Noise
First off we want to thank all the folks who took time to submit tracks to the “All I Need” remix contest. Lots of tight up-and-coming [...]

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