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    Are you a Dj / Turntablist?

    Im in search of a DJ/Turntablist, If you are, or know anyone that can do tight creative scratches, hit me up asap! Only need to be able to record and send WAVs, no performances needed just yet. Peace ILLians
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    Dopeness: Brain Implant Restores Paralyzed Limbs

    So far, only in a test monkey. But Good stuff regardless, check it out. Video: http://mashable.com/follow/videos/1573922828001-researcher-at-have-developed-a-function-electrical-stimulation-or-f Text: http://news.sciencemag.org/sciencenow/2012/04/brain-implants-help-paralyzed.html
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    How ASCAP Takes Money From Successful Indie Artists And Gives It To Giant Rock Stars

    ASCAP seemed like the best choice until I came across this article. http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120323/18055718229/how-ascap-takes-money-successful-indie-artists-gives-it-to-giant-rock-stars.shtml Heads up to those researching and those already involved
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    Educating Emerging Artists via 9th Wonder

    I cant remember what I was researching, but came across this recently. 9th breaks down the mentality that hold back NC hiphop (Though its very similar to other scenes, even in DC). As producers, you should pass this to any new artists you know. Just passing the info. Its said that it was...
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    2/3s of All Albums Purchased In the US Are Still CDs

    Just sharing the wealth.. OG article here
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    What Constitutes a Classic Album?

    What elements make an album classic in your opinion? Variety, topics, popularity, sales, hype, critical acclaim, sonic character, lasting power? Thoughts? Im still formulating mine, but want some others on what the criteria for a classic hiphop/rap album is. Will post later.
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    Whats The First Hip Hop Recording?

    I know Sugar Hills "Rappers Delight" was the 1st chart topping HipHop/Rap record, but what was the first release? (Still researching though)
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    Dope read: Getting Murdered on You Own Shit

    http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/2011/11/on-drake-phonte-the-fear-of-getting-murdered-on-your-own-shit Some good points made. Check it
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    The Fantastic Four's Human Torch out here rippin this beat!!

    He KILLED that shit! Must Listen!!! hahahahaha!
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    Can you recommend some turntablists?

    Looking to do a post and showcase some turntablists, can anyone put me on some guys? Ideally they'd have whole verses of scratching, but anything is good. Just drop some names and I can find the projects, streams, etc
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    Need ideas for online listening sessions

    Ok, heres the situation, I need a way to play multiple music files, quickly and effortlessly between multiple users online, preferably at the same time. Its sort of like a listening room like a turntable FM but it MUST be without signups. Right now Im thinking of setting up a drop box and...
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    Any Songwriters? Lets connect

    Do we have any songwriters here? Or lurkers? R&B, Neo Soul, Rock, Pop. Contact me here or at CraftinClassiks(Gmail) Theres a couple opportunities I can slide you, hit me. (No rap.)
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    Rethinking Creativity (TED)

    A great video with some great ideas I watched a couple days ago, talks about a new (or old) way of viewing creativity and "the spark" alot of creative people wrestle with. A well spent 20min! Check it out Elizabeth Gilbert: A new way to think about creativity - YouTube
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    Call for beats: Ace the Time

    Waddup ILLfam? thought I'd put this out there real quick. Gonna be recording again soon, so Im on the look out for beats... or productions to be a bit more specific. If they are composed, I have more opportunities and more places to get it synced and blasted etc. So I prefer that, but if they...
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    http://musiccalculator.com/

    A dope swiss army knife for calculations based on Root notes, ms, Hz etc. I use it to align the different parts when mixing, helps add a focus and holistic or grounded element to you Eqing, reverbs, Filter cutoff points, MS delays, Phase shifting or what ever you need calculating (If you...
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    Game: Wanting to be the best and advice from Nas

    Good points made
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    A Comprehensive List of Music Blogs

    Im looking for a comprehensive list of blogs: indie, non-blog-affiliated artists can connect with. Or we can build one here! Does anyone have a list of blogs to post to for promo purposes? Obviously this benefits most on this site, as well as ILLRecs. Any links?
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    Using real spaces in your work

    As producers/creators part of our job is to give life to the beat, song, and or recording. This is a look into a group that used actually real spaces for their album. They actually traveled and recorded parts as they discovered places that were interesting (Using a mini recorder) Check it out...
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    Craftsmanship..

    I love the craftsmanship and the textures of this video. Just wanted to share! http://vimeo.com/talenthouse/designforpaulmccartney
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    NBA lays off 11 percent of staff

    http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/15/sports/basketball/nba-lays-off-11-percent-of-staff.html?_r=1&smid=tw-nytimes&seid=auto Who knew the league was so messed up? Not I.

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