Producer, DJ Shok Interview

We tell you all the time, DO YOUR RESEARCH!. Producers Skill.com had the pleasure of sitting down with Mike “DJ Shok” Gomez, one of the main producers behind the Ruff Ryders sound of the late nineties. [Read more]

I sold my Adats on ebay!

What’s good yall?  I sold my Adats, so I can probably buy me those “Beats by Dr.Dre” headphones.  Maybe I might cop this new MPC inspired “New Era” cap by Travis Barker.  Syke!  Would you wear this:

Did you hear about ya boy Swizz Beats owing the IRS over $900,000 in taxes.  Now we see why he’s trying to get that Oprah (money). Check here Via SSRC

R.I.P to Andre Young Jr. too.  I have a few questions though.  What are the odds that one of the best producers in the game could have at least 3 grown kids trying to get in the music industry without the help from there father?  I understand the meaning of tough love but is there a such thing as torture love?

“Feel Good” By Big Scoupe Produced by Fabian

Fabian from 2 Ninth Music brings us “Feel Good”, a soulful, mid-tempo joint to get your smoke on or ride to.  Check it out. [Read more]

Bangladesh Vs A Tribe Called Quest

Big ups to Bangladesh for creating that “A Milli” masterpiece. Its crazy creative especially because of the use of the vocal sample from A Tribe Called Quest “I Left My Wallet In El Segundo Remix”. (Don’t worry, we are not ratting Bangladesh out, its already been cleared by Q-Tip) [Read more]

Producer Dr.Dre’s Son Found Dead

Andre Young Jr, the son of hip hop producer Dr. Dre was found dead in his home.  Young was out the previous night and returned home around 5:30 A.M. accordiing to Assistant Chief Ed Winter.  His mother went to check on him in his bedroom around 10 A.M,. found him unresponsive, and called 911.  He was only 20 years of age.  The cause of death is pending completion of a toxicology report according to The Los Angeles County Coroner.

Dr.Dre’s Daughter “You Don’t Want Me To Rap”

The daughter of legendary producer Dr.Dre is set to release a documentary centered on her quested to break into the music industry. Directed by “Manaj” herself, This is the controversial story about growing up in the Dre family. In the documentary, the 23 year also describes Dr.Dre’s objections and lack of support. For more information, visit www.tmmediagroup.com

Christina Millian to sue producer of “Dip It Low”

According to TMZ.com, Christina Millian is suing record producer Poli Paul for $300,000 plus punitive damages.  In 2003, Christina recorded her first U.S. album for Island Def Jam. Poli Paul, a defendant, is the producer. Paul wrote the song “Dip It Low,” which turned into a monster hit. But according to the lawsuit, filed just minutes ago in L.A. County Superior Court, Milian claims Paul “very definitely” assured her “there were no samples whatsoever in …’Dip It Low.’”

“Dip It Low” allegedly did contain a sample written be Thomas Turino, Larry Crook and Dan Dickey.  They released an album in 1983 called “La Sirena.” According to the suit, Paul was in a Pasadena, CA record store, liked the song, and looped a 12-second sample of it into “Dip It Low.”

It’s Official…Blueprint 3 is coming!!!