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Back to Havin Fun...
2011-10-24 22:19
Been a pretty busy couple of months for me. Doing a lot of recording, mixing, re-dedicating myself to learning the mixing craft, video shoots, and just plain nine-to-five-ing. Also been taking care of a lot of business stuff so that 2012 can start off smooth once it hits. Not that I’m taking off...
2011...pt.2
2011-07-15 15:26
Ok, I know I am to do another installment of my Gear Series, but I gotta deviate from it for a minute. I haven't just really blogged about things lately because I've been either keeping things under wraps, don't want to be concerned about things, or just being careful of what I have to write in MY...
Gear Series Part 2: Audio Engineering
2011-06-10 18:50
My last post was about my beatmaking gear and since then I've added the M-Audio Axiom 61 1st Generation MIDI Keyboard Controller. So far I love it, but just hate the fact that its the 1st Generation model. After looking at the G2 models I think that is what I'm gonna go for in the next couple of...
Gear Series (Production/Beat Making)
2011-03-25 14:08
Different beatmakers have their specific weapon of choice. Its really not a “which one is the best” deal, but more so “which one is best FOR YOU” kinda deal. Whether it’s Software vs. Hardware, in the box vs. out the box, MIDI vs. Straight Audio, and of course two tracking vs. tracking out (word to...
The Day My Life Changed...
2011-02-07 16:35
*Annual J Dilla blog…R.I.P Dilla*
…and there I was shocked, saddened, and silent, staring at my computer at work while Slum Village’s “Fall In Love” (my favorite Dilla beat ever) was faintly playing in the background.
Wait…let me take that from the beginning…
February...
Gimmie a LIVE show...
2011-01-24 10:49
Its commonplace to say that "Hip Hop has no rules", which to a degree, can be deemed factual. Yet, in one case, a certain rule MUST be followed. You can be the dopest emcee/rapper that have ever graced the landscape of the Hip Hop Universe, you can have sold over 20 million records...
Stay Independent (but not why you think)
2010-11-19 15:09
I’ve done both sides of studio engineering: The professional/commercial studio engineering and the home studio engineering. And for what it’s worth some artists may be better off sticking with those who do home recording. I really feel that if some of the people I’ve come...
Emcee Etiquette
2010-10-31 20:46
Had a random chat with a fellow emcee this weekend and we hit on a topic that we both had the same feelings about, emcee etiquette. I know that sounds weird and all, but to a point there is a way about doing things. Now we aren't talking about how to rip a mic or whatnot, but something...
Quality or Quantity?
2010-10-04 17:47
This is a debate I've had with several other artists and consumers of the arts. For some it’s a no brainer when it comes to which one is more important. I'd say after talking to people about it, I'd say its 47% Quality to 53% Quantity. It doesn't surprise me either to be honest...
January 18, 2011
2010-09-30 18:22
Been a minute since I last hit you all with a blog, but as you can see from this site I've been a busy man. How rude of me...welcome to www.maxptah.com!!!! I didn't give it a proper welcoming due to the work I've been putting in and its been a lot. A lot has been moving since last...