Monthly Archives: June 2011

BeatSession 06|27|11

Original Sample: Spinning Wheel by Lonnie Smith If you’re a beatmaker, an MPC 2500 weighs 13.5 lbs. If you’re a DJ, each SL-1200 turntable weighs 25.7 lbs. If you’re Lonnie Smith, the Hammond B-3 Organ weighs 400+ pounds. This does … Continue reading

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BeatSession 06|20|11

Original Sample: Pains of Love by New Birth New Birth is actually an ensemble of several groups: The Nite-Liters (Instrumentalists), The Now Sound (a Male Vocal Group), Mint Julip (a Female Vocal Group), and Love, Peace & Happiness (Even more … Continue reading

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BeatSession 06|13|11

Original Sample: Can’t See You When I Want To by David Porter During the 1960s, David Porter was best known as the production/songwriter partner of the great Isaac Hayes on Stax Records. This week’s sample is taken from his first … Continue reading

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BeatSession 06|06|11: A Tribute to Gil Scott-Heron

Original Sample: We Almost Lost Detroit by Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson Earlier tonight, @perrralta messaged me this: “you got some serious writing to do tonight for Gil Scott Heron.” He wasn’t kidding. The truth is, there are so many … Continue reading

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