Omac & Complete - The Devil's Resume (VIDEO)

Yo, check out this video from Omac & Complete for The Devil's Resume. Pretty cool track.

KnoeFM - FourthMove

Hey, check this new EP just released from Perth Hip Hop artist KnoeFM. Some HUGE features and is free to download. Features Skyzoo, Substance and Sonnyjim.

Sever - Batter Up (Featuring Solitary, Complete and Bitter Belief) - Video

Yo, check this new video from Sever's upcoming mixtape 'Hooligan Lagoon'. Features from Solitary, Complete and Bitter Belief. Huge track.

Ill mind of Hopsin 5

This track is crazy, I love it.

Album Credits - Part 2 - Mobb Deep - The Infamous...

Hey all, so a few days back I did a small analysis of the credits in MMLP and now I am back with part 2. This time around I will be covering Mobb Deep's classic The Infamous... (again chosen at random out of my collection).

Mobb Deep - The Infamous...

The credits in this album are laid out as follows (I am going to just list them properly as I can't be bothered thinking of random names again).

Eye For A Eye (Your Beef Is Mines)            4:54

(A. Johnson/K. Muchita/N. Jones/ C. Woods)

produced by Mobb Deep

Featuring Nas and Raekwon The Chef

recorded by Tim Latham at Platinum Island Studios, NYC

mixed by Mobb Deep and Tony Smalios at Unique Recording Studios, NYC

Careers-BMG Music Publishing Inc./Albert Johnson/Ramecca

Music, administered by Careers-BMG Music Publishing Inc.

(BMI)/BMG Songs, Inc./Juvenile Hell Publishing, administered

by BMG Songs, Inc./Zomba Music Publishing (ASCAP)

Again this is the way it is unless one of the roles is different or not required. It seems that they weren't as anal retentive as me when it comes to capital letters but the font they used is all caps anyway (capital letters are just larger than the smaller ones). The credits in this album get the point across and don't seem too fussed about grammar. So it seems I am incorrect once again :D. I am getting the idea that it doesn't matter so much as long as the credits are consistent with the rest of the album.

M-Phazes - Ones Clothing Interview

Yo, check this interview with M-Phazes from Ones Clothing.

Album Credits: Part 1

Hey all, for some of you that may have seen there was a bit of a discussion on album credits and roles of beat makers, song writers, session musicians and producers. Instead of beating a dead horse and debating a topic where everybody is correct I thought I would pick out 5 albums at random from my collection and have a look at how they have set out their album credits. It was my opinion that the beat maker does not always necessarily have to be credited as a producer but others may not agree with me.

Instead of doing all 5 albums at once (which I stated yesterday) I will do one at a time due to having to do actual work at my job (I know right?!).

EMINEM - MMLP

First off, I was wrapped that this came out and I am surprised that it came out first. Dr Dre has been a massive inspiration to anything music related I have ever done and is still one of my overall favourites.

The credits in this booklet are laid out professionally in the below format.

Song Name
(D.A Rapper, A beatjacker, S Equencer) - writers
Produced by: A Producer
Mixed by: T.A Engineer
Recording and Mix Engineer: M Assistant
Bass: U Bassplayer
Guitar: M Strummer
Keyboards: I.M Creative
Assistant Engineer: D.A Biatch
Published by: Music Label


All songs are laid out like this unless one of the roles is not filled.

In the MMLP my idea of how an album should be credited is wrong (although I don't know exactly how this album was recorded and produced so I could be right). In this case the rapper, and beat-makers are listed as song writers and producers and the extras such as mixing and recording engineers, session musicians, assistants and publishers are also credited. The mastering engineer does not make an appearance here as in most cases the mastering for an entire album is done by one person (or one team).

I will continue tomorrow (hopefully) with another random album and hopefully anybody involved can gain some knowledge and release some more professional looking albums.

** Note, they used Produced by in the credits... GRRR

Mr Grevis - The Sampler (Pre Order)

Pre Order Mr Grevis' new album 'The Sampler' at Soul Clap Records.

KevWest & KillahTrakz - #IHateMixtapes EP (US)

Check out this EP from Seattle based producer KevWest linking up with KillahTrakz. It is a golden era style EP that you can really dig into.

MC-Exclusivo - Beat Tape (UK)

Yo, check out this free beat tape from a producer in the UK known as Exclusivo. It is a very sample orientated raw sounding tape. Good to zone out with it in the background.

The New Breed - Two For One

Hey, check out this free CD from The New Breed. I've been slack as and not really posting much lately. Am trying to get something sorted to get more content but until then you guys just have to deal with my inconsistencies.

Mr Grevis - So High (Video)

Yo, check out this new clip from Mr Grevis for his track 'So High'. Pretty cool clip and even doper track.

Dry July 2012 - Loftee Beats

Hey all, I am doing Dry July this year so if you can please donate some money to a good cause. I am raising money for The Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, WA.

Loftee Beats - Dry July 2012

The Freakz Of The Nature - Live Swan Lounge

The Freakz of The Nature keep kickin' it live styles, this time with fellow old skoolers JR and FG plus fresh faced 6.0 Krew. DJ Krazie Kraze will be droppin' classics in between. 5 acts for $5. Can't go wrong. It's a Saturday too, so you mostly likely can't complain about work as an excuse! Get on down..

The Freakz of The Nature

JR

FG

6.0 Krew

DJ Krazie Kraze

Saturday 16th June 2012

Swan Lounge - 201 Queen Victoria Street, North Fremantle

8pm - Midnight - $5 entry

The Freakz of The Nature's 2000Zen album out now at www.thefreakz.com and select CD stores 

Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/477875068895169/

THEGNTLMN - Interview

 How has the response been to your recent releases?

Its been interesting. I've never released anything on my own so its been a real learning experience. Everybody that’s copped the tapes has come back with positive feedback though so I gather Listeners are understanding what I'm doing and feeling the new direction I've decided to take.

Most people know who you are by now, but why the alias?

I got tired of being the type of producer that makes beats, puts them on the net with a price tag, sells, and repeats process. I’m not about selling my beats to some toys for a quick buck, I mean, I respect a dude that can live off his music but I'm not in that head space anymore.

These days I'm all about trying new things and growing as a producer, I want to make music that contributes to my own catalog rather than everyone elses and even though choosing to use an alias has definitely made it tricky for listeners that followed me previously to continue to do so, I feel that I've made the right decision.

What have you been working on recently?

I've been busy working on the first installment from a new series of tapes titled 'Cypher Sessions' that should be out for free download within the next month or two. I have also started putting together joints for the next Earbuds release. I'm really taking my time with it though, I want to make sure I don’t rush it and fuck the vibe up.

Who are you favorite artists in Perth?

Keep an ear out for Oath's – The Sun sets in the west LP and Kid Tsunami's The Chase LP. Both solid artists making real music!

Who are your favorite artists in general?

Shit, Hard question. Lately I've been getting into a lot of lesser known artists, I prefer listening to cats working out of home studios rather than the more established guys.

I can relate more to artists like Onoe Caponoe, Cracker Jon, Ollie Sudds or the Shedmen for example.... dudes making quality music for the love with limited funds!

Favorite producers?

Rather than list off all the classics that everybody does, Ill take this opportunity to shine some light on some real dope underground producers that I've been keeping an ear on lately. I urge peeps to check out StarvmentZ, Jenova7, Illuzual, Hashfinger, Son of a bricklayer, Jae Genius, 2latethadon etc... these are all extremely talented mad cunts that people need to know about.

What equipment do you use for beats?

A piece of hose, Rigged up to a Gatorade bottle Rigged up to my mouth, Rigged up to my brain.

What is your inspiration to make music?

I'm not really sure anymore, I'm just sorta doing what I'm doing and enjoying the process. I used to care about status and what people thought but these days I couldn't give a fuck. I'm just doing me and I feel my music has finally become a reflection of this.

Is there anybody you would like to work with in future?

Definitely, moves are currently being made to make it happen!

Any upcoming shows or releases?

Im not planning on doing any shows of my own any time soon, but be sure to peep out the homies Slackjaw and KnoeFM supporting Jehst, June 30^th at the Civic Hotel. Shits gonna be ill.

Release wise, Keep peeping my bookface and bandcamp pages for updates.

Where can we find your music?

Hopefully within any mad cunts music collection!! Otherwise peep www.thegntlmn.com / www.facebook.com/thegntlmn