Convert YouTube audio to MP3 instantly

I stumbled across this amazing site that converts YouTube videos into .mp3 audio files.

All you have to do is paste the YouTube url in the field and BAM!

Enjoy!

http://www.url-to-mp3.com/

Tips on how to record Maschine live using Audacity

I just started getting back into attempting to make beats on Maschine after not really touching the thing (on a regular) for almost a year. Because it has been awhile since I created something, I forgot how to record my live Maschine sessions using Audacity.

Part of my search brought me to this discussion string - http://www.native-instruments.com/fo...d.php?t=127593

Well I have good news for those of you are looking for different ways to record live sessions using free software such as Audacity.

I was able to find this detailed step-by-step guide on how to do it. Like I said I did it before but forgot a couple important steps. This page tells all!

Here is the link -> http://www.wikihow.com/Record-Applic...th-Soundflower

All you need is Soundflower and Audacity - both are free.

I'm not very good but I was able to crank out these few beats over the past couple days:

Bounce Percy - https://soundcloud.com/sound_bwoy/bounce-percy

Reflection - https://soundcloud.com/sound_bwoy/reflection

Why - https://soundcloud.com/sound_bwoy/why-1

Peace!

9TH WONDER INTERVIEW: The Art of Sampling

9th Wonder speaks on how he blew up in the game and the art of sampling. This is an old interview but its still relevant. 

At one point of the interview he challenges people that doubt the art of sampling and producing hip-hop to take the "Today" by Tom Scott and recreate "Reminisce Over You" by Pete Rock and CL Smooth.


Here's "Today" by Tom Scott

Here's "Reminisce Over You" by Pete Rock and CL Smooth

Early documentary about sampling (1988)

Drum sample tip: The answer is right in front of you.

Diana (10 years old) shows her MPC skills

I just stumbled on this video. I wish I was playing on an MPC at 10 years old. I hope she keeps this up.

RE:GENERATION THE DOCUMENTARY

Re:Generation is a documentary that follows five of the world's biggest DJs - Skrillex, Mark Ronson, Pretty Lights, DJ Premier, and The Crystal Method - as they set out to put a different spin on the history of music.

Visit www.regenerationmusicproject.com and the YouTube channel to learn more.

I'm Back...

Alright, I'm back and ready to start posting more music, art, etc.

I haven't made a beat in a long time... here's something that I posted on my soundcloud a while ago. Still need a lot of work before I can say I'm proud of what I'm creating. You have to start somewhere and work your way up, right?

Anyone stumbling across this let me know what you think. 

Strange on Shore by sound_bwoy

Second Beat - "ViCTiMS"

Available on www.soundcloud.com




Victims by sound_bwoy

Who taught you how to sample? Yeezy taught me how to sample.

Original: Curtis Mayfield - The Makings of You (1970)








Kanye West took Curtis Mayfield's classic, chopped it, threw Charlie Wilson and Hova on the track and made a bomb.

A lot of musicians don't agree with the practice of sampling music to make music. I would argue the music you made (or make) gets additional exposure when your music is sampled. Tell me, how would a 15 year old kid living in suburbia stumble across this 1970's piece of soulful brilliance?  Multiply that kid by millions. I know everyone isn't going to look-up the song was sampled to create a track; however a lot of people will.

It's a big debate and the anti-sample movement does have some valid arguments (which I'll share in later posts). At the end of the day, how can you listen to this track by Kanye and say it's not a solid track?

Ladies and gentlemen - Kanye West featuring Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, Charlie Wilson and production by Pete Rock (2010).

"The Beginning" - First complete beat ever

My first completed beat called "The Beginning." This song was sampled from the Isley Bros song called "For the love in you."

I'm not satisfied with the final product, but the only way to go is up from here.

Open to feedback that I can use to improve my skills (or lack of).










The Beginning by sound_bwoy

Random YouTube Find... KayKay - Talented Producer

So I'm all about beats right now and I'm always searching the web for basement beatheads and producers for inspiration and just to see what kind of gear / setup everyone else is rockin'. I stumbled across this beautiful but killah beat-makin' goddess named KayKay.

I don't know much about her but I'm feelin' the tunes that she's bumpin'.

Here's KayKay's channel - http://www.youtube.com/user/KayKayONTHEBEATZ

Check her out... and she's fiiiiiiiiiine!

Tribute: Dilla

I found this wicked indie producer on soundcloud.com by the name of Ta-Ku...


Had to post this tribute album. It is pure fire!

TRIBUTE: DILLA 
By: Ta-Ku

Remembering J Dilla

"Still Shining Project" - J Dilla Tribute

A video featuring family and friends during and after J Dilla's funeral. As the anniversary of his passing approaches, take a moment to enjoy and feel one of his many many classics. 


Bilal said something in this video that stood out to me... "If you want to be the best. You gotto be the best all of the time. Never let a moment pass when you're not doing your best."


Believe that!