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BeatSession 08|29|11 (a Tribute to Nick Ashford)

Original Sample: (I’d Know You) Anywhere by Ashford & Simpson Nick Ashford was one-half of Ashford & Simpson, the songwriting/production powerhouse of Motown. The husband-wife duo was all about both quantity AND quality. Quantity — Go to Nick Ashford’s profile … Continue reading

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BeatSession 04|25|10 (GURU TRIBUTE)

When I think of the word “Hip Hop”, I immediately think Gang Starr. It’s always been that way. Guru’s smooth raspy voice spittin’ knowledge over the simple, yet raw beats of DJ Premier. Scratch in some hip hop quotables for … Continue reading

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