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Friday, November 27, 2009 

Category: Music

Flip it, chop it, incorporate the sample however you like - and bring the finished beat to the open CDJs on Dec 17th. The usual open CDJ sign up will be in effect. It is an optional CHALLENGE.




Artist: Oasis
Album: (What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1995)
Song: Wonderwall (197 MB) [Multitrack WAV]
Copy & Paste URL: http://www.sendspace.com/file/5pm2cg

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Tuesday, August 04, 2009 
What's up my fellow beat-makers and enthusiasts. I'm sure many of you are aware of Red Bull's "Big Tune" Beat Battle Event.

We want to make sure we have a strong representation for the event here. We encourage all of you to register and try to bring the "Crown" to MPLS!!

To register for the Minneapolis battle, go to http://www.redbullbigtune.com

-The EVENT:
First Avenue
Wed, Aug 26th
ages 18 & Up
Doors at 8 PM

-Here's some background info and the registration info:

Red Bull Big Tune is the nation's premiere head-to-head producer battle, established to showcase the musical talents of emerging as well as established music producers. Created by DJ/producer/emcee -- Vitamin D and Music Manager/Program Director -- Jonathan Moore in 2004, the program is in its 3rd national tour and is excited to stop at the legendary First Avenue on Wednesday August 26th, doors at 8pm.

All local and regional producers are eligible to compete in the Minneapolis Red Bull Big Tune. The organizers will narrow all submissions down to 12 producers who will go head to head at First Avenue to decide who will represent Minneapolis in the national finals in Atlanta later this year. Last's year's national winner, C-Sick (Chicago), got to record a song with the one and only Nas at Red Bull Records' recording studio in Santa Monica.

Red Bull Big Tune is inspired by the spirit of Jamaican Reggae/Dance Hall culture where the term 'Big Tune' is derived. In traditional Jamaican dancehall culture a battle is referred to as a "clash". Selectors (DJ's) would "clash" with other selectors by spinnign the latest/heaviest "Riddim" (songs). DJ's would record their own artistic interpretation or version of a standard "Riddim" that selectors would play in the dancehall. Whichever version that was most favored by the people was considered the: "Big Tune."
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Thursday, July 09, 2009 
My man Antonio Rodriguez hooked another promo video for the main event tomorrow. It uses clips from the first event with the artists in the studio. The instrumental used is the beat Medium Zach made for Carnage at the event. Then it all ends with "Rebel Music", the track made that day by Felipe Cuauhtli (Los Na) & X:144...the full joint!

Peep It Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_UzHelUk3M

Enjoy that and then come out to the event tomorrow at Fifth Element. If you aren't in the Twin Cities then peep it online: http://www.livestream.com/contentunderpressure

It's a different challenge this time because the artists don't have studios just their samplers/laptops, creativity and 3 hours to make it work!!


REDBULL MUSIC ACADEMY & LAST OF THE RECORD BUYERS PRESENT: Content Under Pressure #2
VENUE: 5TH ELEMENT 2411 Hennepin Ave S Mpls, MN 55405
DATE: 7-9-09
TIME: 6 PM until 10:30 PM
MISC: ALL AGES & FREE EVENT
Hosted By Toki Wright

-The Invited Artists:

1)PRODUCERS: GMO, Mike Swoop, Cory Grindberg, Baby Gracious &
   Cayriss

2)MCS: Ibe, Yakub, Chantz, Prizm, & Truth Be Told

+2 Special Invited Special Guests!!!

-REDBULL ACADEMY INFO: 

The only way to apply for the Redbull Music Academy is come to the event and get an application/CD!

Just in case, for those that don't know, Red Bull Music Academy is a pretty cool venture. There's a lot to it but basically every year the academy accepts applications from musicians of all types, varying ages, varying degrees of success (unknown to established), all walks of life, and all of the world. It's a lengthy process but they go thru it and pick the top applicants for that years "academy". If accepted the artists all go to special location together (they've gone to London, Barcelona, etc...) and do various workshops, lectures, recording, performances, etc... They have special guest like Chuck D, Dennis Coffey, etc... give lecture and also work in the studio with the applicants. It's a pretty amazing program, check out more info here: http://redbullmusicacademy.com/
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Friday, July 03, 2009 
First off, wanted to thank everyone who helped make Content Under Pressure #1 such a success!! It's now time for our 2nd installment and for this one we dig into the rising talents of the Minneapolis Twin Cities Scene.

Before I get into the detail, I have to mention that the response/submissions for this event were great and made selecting just 5 from each category (MC/Producer) a very difficult task. In Fact, so difficult that we've decided to add the Content Under Pressure theme to our regular monthly  Last Of the Record Buyers Event! For the time being, every month we select one producer and one MC to do the Content Under Pressure task. We have already selected our first several pairs and this will start with the July 16th date!

OK, back on track to the event at hand!

REDBULL MUSIC ACADEMY & LAST OF THE RECORD BUYERS PRESENT: Content Under Pressure #2
VENUE: 5TH ELEMENT 2411 Hennepin Ave S Mpls, MN 55405
DATE: 7-9-09
TIME: 6 PM until 10:30 PM
MISC: ALL AGES & FREE EVENT

Hosted By Toki Wright

-The Invited Artists:

1)PRODUCERS: GMO, Mike Swoop, Cory Grindberg, Baby Gracious &
   Cayriss
2)MCS: Ibe, Yakub, Chantz, Prizm, & Truth Be Told

-The Event: On the day of the event the artists will be randomly put together and be given 3 hours to prepare a song to perform that same night. Artists will be set up at various tables in 5th Element and prepare their song with mobile production units and headphones. Customers/Fans will be able watch the whole process while shopping or just hanging out. It will also be streamed live on the internet. Producers can make a beat on the spot or bring a variety of beats for the MC to choose from, but should be able to "arrange" the track specifically for the event regardless. MCs can do a pre-written song (must be an unreleased song) or write on the spot but they can NOT freestyle.

-The Point: To show artists how to work in a high pressured situation that could require being prepared to collaborate other artists with limited time. A situation similar to the one presented at Red Bull Academy as well as what could occur in real life situations. Plus give the rising talent an opportunity to do what the do best in a public setting to help encourage networking and promotions. 
 

-Oh yeah, there will be one "SPECIAL" artist pairing with two key local Minneapolis artists as an added bonus! I can't announce them or then they would know who they are working with.... :)

-REDBULL ACADEMY INFO: 

The only way to apply for the Redbull Music Academy is come to the event and get an application/CD!

Just in case, for those that don't know, Red Bull Music Academy is a pretty cool venture. There's a lot to it but basically every year the academy accepts applications from musicians of all types, varying ages, varying degrees of success (unknown to established), all walks of life, and all of the world. It's a lengthy process but they go thru it and pick the top applicants for that years "academy". If accepted the artists all go to special location together (they've gone to London, Barcelona, etc...) and do various workshops, lectures, recording, performances, etc... They have special guest like Chuck D, Dennis Coffey, etc... give lecture and also work in the studio with the applicants. It's a pretty amazing program, check out more info here: http://redbullmusicacademy.com/ 

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Thursday, June 25, 2009 
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009 
Content Under Pressure #1!!!

Only a couple days away!

 -Check out the new promo videos breaking down the event 
  [Produced by Antonio Rodriguez] 

Promo Video #1-Content Under Pressure:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kEMJiEOkGg 

Promo Video #2-Meet The Artists:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIJcaEeggaQ 

-Featuring: Abstract Rude, Blueprint, Big Cats, Carnage, Benzilla, Manifest, Katrah Quey, Medium Zach (Big Quarters), St Paul Slim, O.D., Sims (Doomtree), New MC, Felipe Cuatuhtli (Los Nativos), & X:144!

-EVENT DETAILS: 
The Institute of Production & Recording (IPR)
312 Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401

-All Ages Welcome for this FREE exclusive event!
-6 PM Until 9 PM (artists in the studio and viewable on live webstream)
-8 PM until 11 PM (Open to Public: artists perform the songs at the IPR "Green Room")

-On the day the event:6-25-09 

1)Watch The Artist In the Studio Here (Starting At 6:30 PM):   
  http://www.livestream.com/contentunderpressure 

2)Come Watch Them Perform The Tracks (Starting at 8:30 PM): 
    IPR 312 Washington Ave, North Minneapolis, MN 55401
    http://ipr.edu/ 
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009 
Meet The Artists!!What up everyone! That date is coming up real soon for this special event. Even-though no one will know who they will be working until the last minute, I figured I'd give you the opportunity to check out all the possibilities!
These are the 7 producers and 7 MCs who are participating. The day of we will draw names to pair them together. Check out all their pages and imagine the possibilities 

-THE PRODUCERS

Blueprint:   www.myspace.com/blueprint 

X:144 (Orlando, FL): http://www.x144.com/site_flash/  

Benzilla:   www.myspace.com/benzillabeats 

Medium Zach (of Big Quarters):   www.myspace.com/bigquarters

O-D:  www.myspace.com/odspace 

Katrah-Quey:   www.myspace.com/katraquey  

Big Cats!:   www.myspace.com/bigcatsbeats  

-THE MCS
1)Carnage: www.myspace.com/carnagetheexecutioner

2)Abstract Rude:   www.myspace.com/abstractrude 
 

3)Sims: www.myspace.com/sims  

4) New MC:  www.myspace.com/newmcsoloreleaseshow 

5)St Paul Slim:  www.myspace.com/stpaulslim  

6)Felipe Cuauhtli (Los Na):  www.myspace.com/losnativos 

7)Manifest:  www.myspace.com/manifestations  

-EVENT DETAILSVenue: Institute Of Production and Recording (IPR) THE GREEN     ROOM 312 Washington, MPLS, MN 55401: http://ipr.edu/index.php
Date: 6-25-09
Time: 6 pm until 10:30 PM (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT 8:30 PM)
Misc: All Ages & Free!!!

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Sunday, June 14, 2009 

Category: Music



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Friday, May 08, 2009 
Last Of The Records Buyers-NEW LOCATION!!
-Now Being Hosted At:
5th Element Record Store
2411 Hennepin ave S. 55405
PH: 612 377-0044

-9 PM Until (End time is determined by number of producers so
 arrive early to make sure you can get on!)

-All Ages Welcome

-Hosted By Brandon Allday (Big Quarters)
-Additional Music By: DJ Nikoless (Rhymesayers)

-Upcoming Dates: May 21st (Tek), June 18th (4Shades),
  July 16th (I Self Devine)

-More Info: www.myspace.com/lastrecordbuyers

Last Of The Records Buyers (A.K.A LRB) is a monthly event for “producers and those who love them”. Every month any and all producers are invited out to bring their beats on CD or IPOD and take 3 minutes to share their work with the crowd. All you need is your beats and to arrive early to sign up. Each month we also have a Featured Producer who does an extended set that night. There is also the potential for spontaneous battles, surprise performances, Sample/Remix Challenges, & other musical treats.

After doing the event for a year and ½ at the Dinkytowner we needed to relocate the event. However, we predict this change will create a growth for the LRB experience so come out and check us at the new location: Fifth Element! The store will remain open during the event with vinyl sales as well as other special promotions in the works. –Kevin Beacham

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Monday, May 04, 2009 

What up beat lovers! I know I have been saying I would regularly update this page with beats people give me at LRB and tracks I got get from producers around the world....but my schedule has been bonkers to say the least.


Anyway, I'm finally on it and I'll try to keep it moving. I added 6 new beats today. Check out em out, drop some feedback, and let your peoples know to listen in.


Here's what we go this week:


1)Abstract Rude-Rejuvenation: Produced by Vitamin D, this is the title track from the 

   Rhymesayers album dropping tomorrow (5-5-09)! Vitamin Produced the whole album

    and it's filled with ill beats. For info on how to get all the album instrumentals as well

    as grab a link to download the instrumental and the acapella (flip your own remix!)

    peep the blog from last week for details

      www.myspace.com/abstractrude  


2)Sevadar Sehaj-Got this at the Feb '09 LRB. If you ever been to LRB then chances

   are you have heard his beats and his "banter"...ha. Not only does it come with

   tight beats but free entertainment as well. Beyond that he's got some tracks on the

   new Toki Wright "A Different Mirror" album dropping in June!

   www.myspace.com/sevadarsehaj  


3)The Whole Truth-This is from LRB Mar '09. He had a few beats on the CD but this

   is the main one that grabbed my attention. I just like the vibe, it's perfect for the

   Spring weather to me. The beat he gave me was only like a minute long but I 

   I made a extended version to use for Redefinition Radio a few weeks and now it

   can rock a lil longer on here as well as you cool out. 

   www.myspace.com/truthmusik  


4)Yakub-The "Mad Scientist" indeed! He seems to always have a CD full of new beats

   at LRB. This is also from Mar '09 and this CD had about 19 beats on it. There's

   a wide range of stuff on there but I decided to roll with this one. It's the first track

   on the CD and helps set the mood right...

   www.myspace.com/yakubproductions  


5)Dimitry Killstorm-Another one from Feb '09. It's got the "energy" to it. It seems like

   you should be accomplishing something while listening to this...ha. He always comes

   down with his CD formatted to the 3 minute limit (which we appreciated). Every

   once in a while when he gives me a CD I'll pull out a certain beat that catches my

   attention, this is that beat this time.

    www.myspace.com/brainstormbeats 


6)Cliff Rhymes-This is from Nov '08 so I'm reaching back a bit. This is the first and the 

   only time I remember him coming thru (but I might be wrong about that). I recall

   this beat caught my attention that night and I asked him for the CD, I'm a sucker

   for reverse samples so that helps...ha. This is one of those beats that I think is

   good to freestyle to and just zone out. I'm not sure of what his music page is so 

   hopefully come thru with more joints soon.


Aight, that's all we got this time around. Remember leave your beats CDs with us at LRB and you might get some extra shine on the page here or on Redefinition Radio. Peace- Kevin Beacham



THIS JUST IN: THE DINKYTOWNER IS CLOSING BUT LRB DON'T STOP!! WE WILL BE HAVING THE EVENT AT FIFTH ELEMENT (2411 HENNEPIN AVE). SAME DATE, SAME TIME (START AT 9 AND OVER WHEN WE HAVE GONE THRU THE PRODUCERS LIST). SPREAD THE WORD!

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