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Beat Breakdown: Prodigy – “Keep It Thoro” (Prod. By Alchemist)
A menacing apparatus, “Keep It Thoro” personifies how light and heavy textures co-mingle and combine, giving a beat a powerful sonic impression
When certain names in beatmaking get tossed around with praise, it’s not always easy to…
Beat Breakdown: The Game – “Old English” (Prod. By Hi-Tek)
Crafted Like a Horror Flick Score; “Old English” Is A Groove That Engages With Slow-Tempo Urgency
I was confused upon my first listen of “Old English” (Doctor’s Advocate, 2006) by the Game, produced by Hi-Tek. I was dumbfounded. I…
Rhythm Roulette: Large Professor
"I'm not just gon make some bullshit." —Large Professor
This is one of the best installments of Mass Appeal's Rhythm Roulette series. It finds Large Professor, one of the pioneers of beatmaking, flip records that at first seem…
5 Things To Help You Make Beats Consistently And Grow Your Style And Sound
The key to making great beats is consistency. Consistency keeps you in a music-making zone and away from the dreaded beat block. Consistency also ensures your growth as a beatmaker. In this tutorial, I outline five things that will help you…