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Organized Noize Producer Dies at 52

Rico Wade, a member of the legendary Atlanta production trio Organized Noize and co-founder of the hip-hop/soul collective Dungeon Family, has died, Billboard confirmed with his representatives. He was 52. “We are deeply saddened by the sudden and unexpected passing of our son, father, husband, and brother Rico Wade,” his family wrote in a statement on Saturday (April 13). “Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of a […]

todayApril 13, 2024 4

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Nine Inch Nails Producer Keith LeBlanc Dies

Drummer and producer Keith LeBlanc, who worked with the likes of Nine Inch Nails, Living Colour, Peter Gabriel, the Cure and many more, has died.The news was confirmed via his label On-U Sound. No cause of death was given."All of us at On-U Sound are heartbroken to share the news that the great Keith LeBlanc has passed away," they wrote on their website. "An incredible drummer, producer and musical maverick, he will […]

todayApril 5, 2024

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Pete Rock Wants To Stay Off Any ‘Hip Hop Producer List’

Pete Rock has claimed that he doesn’t want to be included on ‘any hip hop producer list’ that would pit him against others in the game.Despite being one of the pioneers of jazz rap and being mentioned in conversation alongside DJ Premier, Q-Tip, J Dilla, Madlib and more, the NYC-producer does not want his likeness attached to any list attempting to rank hip-hop’s greatest producers of all time.In an Instagram post on Wednesday […]

todayFebruary 9, 2024 3

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Matoma Talks New Music, Touring and Evolving as a Producer [Interview]

A lot has changed in the dance music industry, and the world in general, since Norwegian producer/DJ Matoma last released an album. Back then Matoma was riding a wave of pop-adjacent tropical house music. Now, Matoma returns to his club roots with Love for the Beat. We got the chance to have a friendly chat with Matoma about his new album, staying relevant in the ever changing dance music industry, […]

todayFebruary 4, 2024 1

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Nicki Minaj’s ‘Starships’ Producer Reacts To Her Dislike Of Song

Nicki Minaj has said that she doesn’t like her hit single “Starships” and the song’s producer RedOne has now responded to her criticism.The Swedish producer, who is also responsible for hits such as Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance” and “On the Floor” by Jennifer Lopez, discussed the Young Money rapper’s comments with TMZ.RedOne clarified that he has no problem with Nicki’s stance, saying: “I have the utmost respect for Nicki Minaj […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024 3

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Grateful Dead Producer John Cutler Dead at 73

Grateful Dead sound tech, producer and archivist John Cutler died on Dec. 24 at the age of 73 after a long illness, his brother confirmed.Cutler’s first role with the Jerry Garcia-fronted band was to oversee arrangements for its trip to Egypt in 1978. Afterwards he played a key role in recording their shows and producing several studio albums including the last two – In The Dark (1987) and Built To […]

todayDecember 29, 2023 4

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‘The Creative Act,’ from famed music producer Rick Rubin, offers inconsistency, a little mysticism, and a story about an appendix

“The Creative Act: A Way of Being” is evidence that, a few years later, Rubin’s answer remains the same. His view of the creative process and the tools he provides for leading an artistic life are often head-scratching, convoluted, and contradictory. This is especially grating in the first half of the book, where he speaks most generally about making art.The language he chooses to describe inspiration oscillates between spiritual and […]

todayDecember 1, 2023 1

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8 East Asian acts to catch at Clockenflap, from NewJeans producer 250 and Taiwanese rockers No Party for Cao Dong, to kooky Korean group ADG7, live at Hong Kong’s biggest music festival in December 2023

Remember when people called Clockenflap an “expat festival”? Not so many people are throwing that groundless slight at Hong Kong’s biggest, best musical happening any more.Not since the festival made a triumphant return in March 2023, anyway. With a growing awareness of festival culture reverberating across social media, the event was fully embraced by boomer rockers and Gen Z fans alike, and sold out for the first time in the […]

todayNovember 25, 2023 1

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Glasgow music producer heading to the Grammys 2024

Blair Ferguson, 20, who uses the stage name BLK, began making music in his bedroom in Glasgow’s west end when he was just 15 years old. He has since worked on five Grammy-nominated records, including Billboard RnB chart topper Snooze, by SZA, which he co-wrote.  A sample of Blair's music was used on Diddy’s The Love Album: Off The Grid, nominated for Progressive R&B Album of the Year and he also worked on […]

todayNovember 17, 2023 3

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