
Album Release King I Divine “Divine Scienze: Instrumentals” ~ BNR Artist Spotlight

On the way up, King I Divine blesses us with a new release; in collaboration with 2 Dope Boyz “Divine Scienze” is the album… King I Divine is the producer! This latest release once again showcases the dynamic soulful hip-hop production style delivered by this [...]

Reason 6 Tutorial Side Chain Compression with Alkota Beats ~ Studio 914 Tech Post

Sidechain Compression is a commonly used audio technique, its also called New York compression or Upward compression. Sidechain compression can be used for DeEssing, to separate Lead and Background vocals or for Bass Ducking. Today we’re concentrating on Sidechaining Kick and Bass. This means the [...]

Stretch Money Produced by Nick Speed “25 Miles Per Hour” ~ BNR Artist Spotlight

In promotion of Stretch Money’s forthcoming LP, 25 Miles Per Hour, produced entirely by G-Unit affiliate beatsmith Nick Speed, the Detroit spitter drops two of the album’s gems with “Let’s Get High” B/W “What’s Hapnin.” On “Let’s Get High,” Stretch reveals his adoration for the [...]

Wildelux The Sinister Theory ~ BNR Interview

Wildelux aka Willy Lux is a seasoned hip-hop artist with systemic roots in the music game. His voice tone and flow are garnished with that soulful New York flavor synonymous to authentic hip-hop music, no doubt. He’s known for delivering meaningful lyrics over tight slaps [...]

Stones Throw Release Jaylib Louder “Blast Your Radio Theme” ~ BNR Artist Spotlight

This unreleased Jaylib track has to get some attention, this short leftover from their Champion Sound sessions highlights the knack of each producer to take a classic Hip Hop breakbeat and transform it into something new as their own definition of “funky”. When you hear [...]

High Rollers NYC Presents Genus #1 Featuring The Audible Doctor Of BBAS

The art of sampling soul records to produce hip-hop music has become an international phenomenon. Flipping these samples and composing original music using vinyl is definitely an art-form. Getting the drums, the samples and the bass line to mesh properly takes science and knowledge. All [...]