Producer/Beat Maker P.R is one of the most diverse producers you may come across. When it comes to the sound he produces, there isn’t one type of style that he hasn’t attempted. His music ranges from different styles of Hip-Hop to all kinds of R&B, and even reaching as far as Funky House & Electro music. His influences include life, sound, film & other genres of music including soul, jazz, Motown, and movie scores.
In 2006, P.R realized he had more to offer then making music in his bedroom for his peers and friends. He worked on his production, spread it around across over the Internet and approached artists online and at shows/clubs. Once he started gaining attention and work, he then moved forward and bought new equipment and once he gained more knowledge, he then got into other programs like Reason & Ableton, all while studying Digital Music at University.
P.R. love for music & the culture, as well as the joy and thrill of making music & experiencing other artists embrace and use it, is what drives him to continuously create and produce.
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Chris “Kato” Ju is one of the more versatile producers coming up in hip hop today. In addition to his production work, he also showcases his skills on the mic as evident on his T.I.M.E. mixtape. 2010 looks to be a big year for Kato with the release of volume 2 of T.IM.E. along with production for everyone from Señor Kaos to Dumfoundead. We got the chance to speak with Kato about his ability to cater to various styles of emcees, how he arrived in Atlanta and his upcoming projects. Here’s your chance to learn more about the talented producer named Kato.
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Miami-based producer, Mydus, has seen his share of posts here at KevinNottingham.com. Whether it’s been with the usual collaborators like The Black Sunn or 810, if you’re a regular reader you’ve heard Mydus’ music. For the first time ever, we are getting a chance to hear the man behind the music. So if you’re intrigued, hit the jump to peep the convo…
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New Orleans producer Prospek has become one of the go to producers in the N.O. underground scene. Working with talented emcees like Truth Universal, Impulss, A.Levy, Caligula, Slangston Hughes & more, Prospek has his stamp on a wide range of artists. His most notable input at this point was his work on Lyrikill’s Heart & Sole [see Top 10 Smaller Releases], which he produced in its entirety. Here’s your chance to get to know the talented beatsmith as he speaks on his work with Lyrikill, how he prefers classic Jazz & Soul over hip hop and his opinion on the “New Orleans Sound.’
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You might not know the name but you know the music. King I Divine has been the backbone to some of the great music coming from much of hip hop’s emerging new talent. The talented producer has crafted productions for BLCTXT, D.Julien, Tito Lopez & more in 2009 and 2010 looks to bring bigger & better things. With his collaborations and solo instrumental tapes showcasing his talent, King I Divine is a name to remember. Here’s your chance to get to know the beast on the boards known as King I Divine.
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Tokyo Cigar is a unique individual. Residing in a variety of locations in life, Tokyo has experience things many have not. His unconventional path has translated into his work as a producer. Bringing a distinct style to hip hop, Tokyo is pushing boundaries and creating a impressive catalog of material. With remix albums and original compositions under his belt, Tokyo Cigar is destined for success. Fresh off his impressive collaboration album with Cyclops, Tokyo has even more planned for 2010. Here’s your chance to get to know the man and get a preview of what to expect in the coming year.
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For our one of last Producer Spotlights of 2009, I wanted to showcase someone that I personally believe in 110%. I first got hip to G.C.’s production about a year and a half ago during one of our weekly remix contests. Soon after, I became his manager and have worked with G.C. on countless projects this past year. Since we are releasing his first compilation mixtape today [download], it was only right to give G.C. the spotlight and let you know the man behind the beats.
Hit the cut to get to know G.C…..
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You have heard his tracks on the critically acclaimed mixtapes “De La Soul Tribute Album” (Plug Tunin’ w/Tabi Bonney & Staley) and Viva La Hov (Miss Trouble). You are probably thinking…Who did that beat?. To save you time from going to Google or Wikipedia we decided to introduce you to one of the hottest producers in hip-hop that you definitely need to know by name… JUDAH.
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California has been a hot spot of hip hop for years in spots such as Los Angeles & Oakland but the talent is widespread. Coming out of Covina, Jansport J is one of these Left Coast talents. The rising producer has emerged as one of the hottest names on the production scene in 2009. He caught many hip hop heads’ attention with his contribution to L.A.U.S.D.’s Curly Tops & Nautica Jackets, working with the likes of Blu, Diz Gibran & El Prez. Jansport J soon joined forces with emcee Hawdwerk to form a skilled duo, releasing their debut High Power Moves. Here’s your chance to get to know the man behind the beats for one of the most impressive debuts of the year.
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New York producer Tone Spliff is making his mark on the underground hip hop community. Inspired by classic hip hop producers such as DJ Premier and Pete Rock, Tone is currently promoting his new compilation Authentic featuring Krumbsnatcha, Copywrite, Murdoc, Apathy, Royce Da 5′9, Special Teamz and more.
We had the opportunity lately to catch up with Tone and see what he’s all about. Hit the jump to see what went down…
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I’ve been following Abstrakt Soundz since I first heard his beats in one of our first remix contests; dude just has a really polished sound. Since his work on the recent Element album, I thought it was about time we got to know the man behind the beats. Hit the jump to learn a little more about the man known as Abstrakt Soundz…
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Saul Devon Arrechea (born June 18, 1991), better known as Nefarious!, is a Hip-Hop producer from Hayward, California. He is known for his laid back instrumentals created through sampling soul records. Nefarious! started out as a rapper and began making beats for himself to avoid depending on other producers. He eventually gave up rapping and took up producing full time. He is one third of Less Than Three and a proud member of the Cosmic Souls Collective.
Nefarious! has been on my radar for a minute so I decided to get up with him and learn a little more. Hit the cut to get to know Nefarious!
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Life’s still not easy for European producers. Even though we are living in the Myspace era and the beats don’t have to hide, the production contributions from Euro beat-smiths are still rare on American major LP’s.
Same thing happening in Germany. Producers are working with German heavyweights, having hits, while they still slightly known in the US. Unlike Crada.
The Frankfurt based producer/songwriter is responsible for the latest D-Block single “Get That Paper” and most recently landed a beat on Kid Cudi’s major debut album Man On The Moon: The End Of Day. Crada has the German rap media going nuts, reason enough to invite the shooting star to a little interview.
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If neo-soul had a grandchild, its name would be Slakah the Beatchild. I say a grandchild because, while he remembers all the core values, beliefs, and systems of the once-upon-a-time in style genre, he also takes the important elements of neo-soul and elevates it into a sound of his own. While he is compared to the likes of Raphael Saadiq, Dilla, and Q-Tip, Slakah (also an emcee and director when not producing) stays loyal to the craft by forever changing it. Working with no-slouch artists like the current “it” kid, Drake, amongst well respected emcees, Shad and Tona, as well as high profile singers such as Nelly Furtado, Ray Robinson, and Melanie Durant, this Sarnia born, Scarborough raised, multi-talent musical and visual jack-of-all-trades is also one half of duo, Art of Fresh (with MC, D.O). Talking about everything from his hometown, to his worldwide tours, to the big names he’s met in studios, to why we should all give a damn about Slakah the Beatchild, KevinNottingham.com gets this sensational interview with an up-and-coming hip hop gem.
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Somebody hand me a late pass… I just recently heard of M. Will when we posted his Father’s Day tribute video two months ago. His remake of Marly Marl’s “Set It Off” was spot on and had me checking out M. Will the Shogun’s previous work. If M. Will inherited anything from his father, it’s his talent. At only 16 years of age, he has a bright future ahead of him.
I’ve gotten the opportunity to build with M.Will lately, as we will be exclusively hosting his new instrumental mixtape dropping tomorrow. M. Will was also a part of our Michael Jackson Beat It contest and has a few joints on the tribute tape, which we dropped this past Saturday. Hit the jump to learn a little more about M.Will the Shogun…
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