Contents: Sept/Oct 2007
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Wyclef Jean: Till Death Do Us Part
When it comes to global pop, Wyclef Jean is still killin’ ’em. but with a resurrected interest in rap, can this former Fugee bring his spark back to hip-hop?
DJ Toomp: The Last Laugh
From pumping bass to laying the trap, veteran producer DJ Toomp has ushered Atlanta hip-hop through the ages. Ha-ha! You can’t tell him nothin’.
Warning: Saigon
Scratch takes you inside Saigon’s long-delayed Atlantic debut The Greatest Story Never Told
Front Lines: Phunk Dawg
Meet the producer behind Hurricane Chris’ “A Bay Bay”
In Control: Erick Sermon & Keith Murray
Come inside the EPMD producer’s studio as he makes a beat for Keith Murray from scratch.
Contents: JULY/AUGUST 2007
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DJ Khaled: Victory
He wasn’t born or raised in the county of Dade, but DJ Khaled has become the Miami movement’s loudest supporter.
Mannie Fresh: Back To the Future
Ladies and gentlemen, cats, snakes, chickens, elderly people and twerkers—Mannie Fresh is bringing it back.
Front Lines: DRUMMA BOY
Christopher Gholson wasn’t supposed to be Drumma Boy
In Control: Don Cannon
Aphilliates producer Don Cannon makes the dope boys go crazy.
Record Pool: SWIZZ BEATZ
As the title suggests, the rap debut of producer Swizz Beatz, One Man Band Man, isn’t filled with numerous guest appearances.
Warning: Weatherman
In the past year, N.O.R.E. has seen his share of gray days.
Contents: MAY/JUNE 2007
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The Runners: Fast Life
Check out this preview of our cover story on Orlando, Florida production duo The Runners, the masterminds behind Young Jeezy’s “Go Getta” and “Dreamin’.”
Warning: Beanie Sigel
Go inside the studio with the Broad Street Bully as he records his long-awaited new album, The Solution.
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.
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 […]
Kidz In The Hall’s Double O beat blastin’
Watch producer Double O get busy with the sticks.
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 […]
SCRATCH: Is This The End?
Take a peek inside Scratch’s final issue with 50 Cent and Timbaland.
REVIEW: Black August in NYC
Mos Def, Kweli, Common & dead prez: SCRATCH breaks down the 10th Anniversary of NYC’s Revolutionary Party.
WANNA ASK PETE ROCK A QUESTION?
Scratch needs your help interviewing the Soul Brother in our next issue.
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