January 16, 2009

Exile whips up Q-Tip/J Dilla’s “Let’s Ride”

Exile Flips Q-Tip “Let’s Ride” - Prod. by J Dilla from Jonathan Kim on Vimeo.

December 12, 2008

FEATURE: Ron Browz:Producer Turned Singer

Ron Browz needs no introduction… or well, maybe he does. Because despite producing Big L’s late 90s hit, “Ebonics,” and lacing everyone from Nas (”Ether”) to 50 Cent (”I’ll Whip Ya Head Boy”) with his unique brand of synthesized grit, the Harlem native has been largely unknown outside of music industry circles. That is, until […]

December 11, 2008

Kidz In The Hall’s Double O beat blastin’

Watch producer Double O get busy with the sticks.

December 9, 2008

The Alchemist - Let The Beat Build Part 1

October 13, 2008

BEHIND “BEATS ON THE BEACH”- Q&A WITH EVENT FOUNDERS DON DI NAPOLI AND J HATCH

From October 9th-11th, producers who are serious about making it in the music business will be down in Miami attending iStandard’s Beats on the Beach producer showcase. The event, which is literally three days of non-stop panel discussions, showcases, beat battles, and networking while basking in the beautiful Florida sun, will be attended by some […]

September 18, 2007

SCRATCH: Is This The End?

Take a peek inside Scratch’s final issue with 50 Cent and Timbaland.

August 27, 2007

REVIEW: Black August in NYC

Mos Def, Kweli, Common & dead prez: SCRATCH breaks down the 10th Anniversary of NYC’s Revolutionary Party.

August 10, 2007

WANNA ASK PETE ROCK A QUESTION?

Scratch needs your help interviewing the Soul Brother in our next issue.

August 7, 2007

DJ Bay Bay Arrested on Rape Charges

The man who inspired Hurricane Chris’ “A Bay Bay” has some major problems.

August 1, 2007

The Definitive Disco D Story

The Village Voice goes in-depth into the rise and untimely death of the “Ski Mask Way” producer.

July 30, 2007

WYCLEF: “Lauryn Is Straight Up The Problem”

Curious about the Fugees reunion? Check out this insightful excerpt from Scratch’s new cover story.

July 24, 2007

Affordable Housing is SO Hip-Hop

Kool Herc tries to stop gentrification.

July 23, 2007

Polow On The Beach

The Atlanta rapper/producer re-ups for the second half of 2007 with a new Rich Boy video and a launch party for his label.

July 17, 2007

YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS!

Check out a preview of Scratch’s Sept/Oct issue with T.I. and Wyclef on the cover!

July 17, 2007

Rap City Takes Over Fat Beats

Watch the video of DJ Eclipse talking about vinyl vs. Serrato on yesterday’s episode of Rap City.

July 16, 2007

Jermaine Dupri: “Record Companies Are Spoiled”

In the new issue of Billboard, JD gives labels a much-needed kick-in-the-pants.