Hip Hop production community, sell beats, buy beats, beat battles, tutorials and much more! http://www.illmuzik.com Though he has been to the top and back, with number one hits, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges is still undoubtedly one of the most slept on lyricist in the game... http://www.illmuzik.com/reviews/reviews.php?review_id=62 http://www.illmuzik.com/reviews/reviews.php?review_id=62 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:47:00 EST In the case of a dude from the UK who happens to go by the name of "Licks" my first reaction was "Huh, no way did his music profile say Hip Hop he looks like a punk rocker to me". http://www.illmuzik.com/interviews/interviews.php?interview_id=78 http://www.illmuzik.com/interviews/interviews.php?interview_id=78 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:54:00 EST 88 keys is best known for his production on classic songs for artists such as BlackStar and Common. On his newest release, and first solo debut "The Death of Adam"... http://www.illmuzik.com/reviews/reviews.php?review_id=61 http://www.illmuzik.com/reviews/reviews.php?review_id=61 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:45:00 EST Our latest episode of IllMuzik Radio is now online. Make sure to upload your beats/songs for our next show! http://www.illmuzik.com/radio/shows/index.php?show=IllMuzik&episode=026 http://www.illmuzik.com/radio/shows/index.php?show=IllMuzik&episode=026 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:33:00 EST The former Tribe Called Quest legend is back with his newest release "The Renaissance," a first off his new label Universal Motown. This is only Tip's fourth solo album in nine years, with two of those never put out because of commercial doubt. Just when we thought Tip was gone for good, the Abstract Poet comes off with a brilliant piece of work. http://www.illmuzik.com/reviews/reviews.php?review_id=60 http://www.illmuzik.com/reviews/reviews.php?review_id=60 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:41:00 EST The 2008 Battle That! Competition signups have begun. Make sure you signup and get in early! http://www.illmuzik.com/battlethat/signup.php http://www.illmuzik.com/battlethat/signup.php Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:44:00 EST 20 record digging tips to help you find that hidden gem! http://www.illmuzik.com/articles/articles.php?article_id=84 http://www.illmuzik.com/articles/articles.php?article_id=84 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:14:00 EST Whether you know it or not, you've probably at one time in your life bumped a Jake One beat... http://www.illmuzik.com/interviews/interviews.php?interview_id=77 http://www.illmuzik.com/interviews/interviews.php?interview_id=77 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:18:00 EST I had the pleasure to sit and "crush" it up with Memphis born Soul Theory, a producer truly repping this so called Florida "heat". He has lived in North Carolina, Brooklyn, NY and Miami... http://www.illmuzik.com/interviews/interviews.php?interview_id=76 http://www.illmuzik.com/interviews/interviews.php?interview_id=76 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:04:00 EST Our annual beat battle will taking place from November 19-22, 2008! The signups will be from November 3-14, 2008. http://www.illmuzik.com/battlethat/index.php http://www.illmuzik.com/battlethat/index.php Sun, 26 Oct 2008 13:21:00 EST Our annual awards voting takes place on Friday, October 24, 2008. Make sure to stop by and place your vote.... Tuxedo is optional! http://www.illmuzik.com/awards/awards.php?year=2008 http://www.illmuzik.com/awards/awards.php?year=2008 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:38:00 EST Mr. J Will, better known as Jansport J to pack a case "The Carry-On Experience" that is, full of fresh beats laced by hungry underground artists to keep my dreams alive... http://www.illmuzik.com/interviews/interviews.php?interview_id=75 http://www.illmuzik.com/interviews/interviews.php?interview_id=75 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:55:00 EST Next Beat This Competition, October 18-22. http://www.illmuzik.com/beatthis/index.php http://www.illmuzik.com/beatthis/index.php Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:55:00 EST DJ Skinny is keeping the hip hop pots bubbling with numerous projects. The Live radio show on ESP51.com, packs unscripted humor that will have you "rolling" and calling in requests. http://www.illmuzik.com/interviews/interviews.php?interview_id=74 http://www.illmuzik.com/interviews/interviews.php?interview_id=74 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:55:00 EST There was a time in our culture when you and your homeboys can argue all night about who is the best emcee. I remember it well, through the haze of weed smoke and sippin' on a St. Ides 40... http://www.illmuzik.com/articles/articles.php?article_id=83 http://www.illmuzik.com/articles/articles.php?article_id=83 Wed, 1 Oct 2008 20:45:00 EST With beats sounding fresh out the frying pan, we get an inside look at what's on the menu from the Head Chef himself, Orpheus a.k.a. Cook Classics....BAM! http://www.illmuzik.com/interviews/interviews.php?interview_id=73 http://www.illmuzik.com/interviews/interviews.php?interview_id=73 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:00:00 EST Hailing from Athens, GA 20Keys is most definitely contributing to the hip hop universe in a passionate way... http://www.illmuzik.com/interviews/interviews.php?interview_id=72 http://www.illmuzik.com/interviews/interviews.php?interview_id=72 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:00:00 EST The MClass Compressor has a sidechain input, which can be used for processing techniques like ducking and de–essing... http://www.illmuzik.com/articles/articles.php?article_id=82 http://www.illmuzik.com/articles/articles.php?article_id=82 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:00:00 EST As a producer there are many different routes you can take to be noticed and heard... http://www.illmuzik.com/articles/articles.php?article_id=81 http://www.illmuzik.com/articles/articles.php?article_id=81 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:00:00 EST Most news involving Florida is about disasters caused by hurricanes. Well we took the time to enter the eye of the storm for the latest hurricane to come out of Florida, the rising talent of Trav Williams. http://www.illmuzik.com/interviews/interviews.php?interview_id=71 http://www.illmuzik.com/interviews/interviews.php?interview_id=71 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:00:00 EST Bouncing back after a two year creative slump, IllMuzik's resident emcee, Mercury Waters has awoken like a lyrical sleeping giant... http://www.illmuzik.com/reviews/reviews.php?review_id=59 http://www.illmuzik.com/reviews/reviews.php?review_id=59 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:00:00 EST IllMuzik's own Smash Brothers have released their long-awaited debut album "Fear Factor", check out our review! http://www.illmuzik.com/reviews/reviews.php?review_id=58 http://www.illmuzik.com/reviews/reviews.php?review_id=58 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:00:00 EST