Ever wondered how Marley Marl made the Eric B. Is President beat? @Dubspot did, and their “Classic Recipies” series is releasing the knowledge so many of us seek.
Dubspot is a DJ and production school based in NYC. A bunch of my folks work there, and two of my very good friends (DJ Kiva and my man Jase Mason) have very important roles there.
Music producer Arthur Baker is working on a documentary on the 808 drum machine. Arthur is best known for his work on the song “Planet Rock”, and a slew of other productions that helped to shape dance music as we know it. The influence of the Roland 808 in popular music can not be underestimated. See the trailer for the film (which will be released in 2013) above.
R.I.P. Chuck Brown A.K.A. The Godfather Of Go-Go Music
Tino is the illest! Tino is better than you. Tino plays the “DRUMS MAN!” Tino Corp was Jack Dangers (of Meat Beat Manifesto) and video genius Ben Stokes. And way back in the late 90s, they made the illest break records and videos (like the one above) to go with them.
DJ Synapse has been a constant figure in the NYC music lexicon for the past 14 years. He uses his fluency of multiple musical genres (pop, dancefloor jazz, hip-hop, funk and reggae to rock, dubstep and electro) to put forth his Cut & Paste style, garnering him the respect of the DJ culture's founders, as well as the new guard. As a purveyor of "Verge Culture", Synapse uses the turntables as a platform to musically expand minds. DEFINITION: syn·apse [sin-aps, si-naps] : the place where thought happens.
He has provided music and inspiration for clients like Leo Burnette, Frank151 Magazine, Hotel Chantelle, Red Bull, STK Steakhouse, Jive/Sony Records, Ad Week, Beautiful/Decay Magazine The Box NYC, Elemental Magazine, Palm Pictures, Royal Caribbean, Samson Audio, Mass Appeal Magazine, Canal Room, Santos Party House, Le Poisson Rouge, Hanky Panky intimate apparel, Shine Nightclub (Vancouver), Adidas, LRG, Karmaloop, Miller High Life, Red Bull, C3 Agency, Mountain Dew and more.
He's played alongside:
KOOL HERC, CLINTON SPARKS, RED ALERT, VIKTER DUPLAIX, PETE ROCK, DE LA SOUL, PRINCE PAUL, MOS DEF, DJ PREMIER, ROB SWIFT, QUESTLOVE, JAZZY JAY, DISCO D, STRETCH ARMSTRONG, URSULA 1000, LORD SEAR, J PERIOD, AARON LACRATE, NEIL ARMSTRONG, EVIL DEE, SCOTTIE B & BOBBITO and more.
In addition to his musical journey, Synapse has also worked in branding, marketing, publishing and journalism for the past 10 years. Working with Beautiful/Decay art and lifestyle Magazine, he created multi-media events that were used to brand the company, as well as writing articles for the publication. Following that, he spent four years as the brand manager at Frank151 Media Group, a magazine, website, apparel brand and growing world-wide icon. There he wore various hats, including writer/blogger, distribution, marketing, promotions and international network builder.
DJ Synapse is a professional DJ of over 15 years, and makes culture happen while he moves the crowd. He has provided the soundtrack for everything from private events, bars, clubs, hotels, loft and house parties, as well as corporate events.
His musical selection is completely focused on the needs of his client. From rock, funk, r&b, hip-hop, edm, reggae, soul, electro and oldies, this DJ holds the values of the DJs that started DJ culture. He can do it all. Just name the sound!
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THIS is probably one of my favorite things shows/specials in the world. I’ve watched this hundreds...
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