The Neptunes Pharrell beat manufacturing process and the finished product.

This video has been on the net for a couple of years now. Whenever I watch it feels like the first time. Pharrell is crafting this track from scratch with one of his Star trak artist Natasha Ramos, He was going in, Chad followed up with the Guitar from out of no where. She laced the track with her vocals later on, check it out though its nice.

9th Wonder & Buckshot Go All Out Feat. Charlie Murphy (video)

I'm feeling this song right now "Go All Out (No Doubt)" featuring Carlitta Durand off the Formula album, sounds real good in the car with the Bose. Big Shout to Buckshot, you still got it. Charlie you're a funny dude.

-Patrick King

JAY-Z Real Live Gangster American Gangster remixed by K-DEF

The man that help bring the Lords of the Underground sound to the Golden Age. This time K-Def remixed Jay-Z's American Gangster vocals over his beats. Give it a listen here, it sounds good.

-Patrick King

88 Keys in the building

88 Keys is a dope producer, I feel he's very underrated, he produced a track called "Stay Up" for Kanye West on the Can't tell me nothing mixtape. Check that song out even though its a snippet. Read this interview from Dork magazine about his story.

-Patrick King

Shakey's Record Fair Brooklyn, New York June 17

Read the flyer if you into digging, this is self explanatory.

-Patrick King

Complex Cassie Cover shoot (video)

Big shout out to my good friend Richard "Treats" Dryden Staff writer at Complex. He conducted this interview with Cassie. You can also catch him on the 1 and 2's when he spins in a New York City club or lounge. He got me into DJing when we lived on the same block years ago. He got some skills and that's way before Rane Serato when it was just Technics and milk crates full of vinyl. Check him out.

-Patrick King

The man behind "Flashing Lights" Eric Hudson

New Jersey bred Eric Hudson production skills earned him a spot on Kanye West's Graduation LP. I personally think its one of the best songs on the album. He's only 21, and has some decent production credits under his belt, including John Legend ("P.D.A"), Neyo ("Can We Chill"), Omarion ("Entourage"), Beanie Sigel ("Go Low"), He is also a musician that played the keys, bass and strings on The Game, 50 Cent, and Nas albums. This is definitely some talent to check for on future hits. Check the credits here

-Patrick King

I took the excerpt from another website on how the meeting came about. Courtesy of HHNLive.com

"I was in one studio and he was in another one [close by], and we had an initial respect for each and a good relationship from some of the other joints that I had produced. I heard he was in the other studio so I just went by to say what’s up. You hear Kanye’s in the studio and you’re going to go say something! So we was in the room and he was like, “yo, you got a joint? My album’s closed, but if you can give me that one banger I’ll put it on there if it’s crazy.” So I start wonder, do I got CDs on me? And by the grace of God I had that beat man. He came into the other room and I played it for him. He listened to the beat for about ten seconds man…the beat didn’t even drop totally. He took it, put it in Pro Tools and did the song right then and there...He wrote it right there. He freestyled it and then next I’m hearing he went and put the “flashin’…lights, lights,” he put that on there..."

Eric Hudson on who the "Flashing Lights" beat was originally intended for:

"Yo, I had originally did that beat for Beanie Sigel. To me it could have been an R&B joint or a rap joint, but I had intended for it to be a rap joint."

Heaven underground at The Thing in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

This might be considered a gold mine to any record collecting junkie out there. I definitely will be hitting The Thing up in the next couple of weeks. In addition to some other spots in the tri-state. I'm kind of lost for words (D.I.T.C). The video has enough details for any avid collector to know that there is gems in that tomb and excavation must be done. I'll let everyone know how the experience was. Check out the video and enjoy.

-Patrick King

Basement @ The Thing
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WaleD.A.N.C.E

This is a video for hip-hop heads and sneakerheads alike so today i offer this treat for both aspects of this site enjoy
-sneakeraddict

Two For Two Tuesdays Engineer Talk (videos)

I stumbled upon these videos last night and figured I'd share these with everyone, anyone aspiring to be a Recording Engineer check this out. Hank Neuberger, talks about some important elements when mixing music and balancing the sounds, experience of about 10,000 hours of Recording which is equivalent to about 10 years. Young Guru talks about the making of American Gangster the album. Keep grinding...

-Patrick King

Ryan Leslie finds the right keys

This dude (Ryan Leslie) is on DJ Green Lantern's show straight improvising on the spot after he finds the right keys.

-Patrick King

New Fitteds designed by Sneakeraddict

its been a while but im back to let you know i got new fitteds for yall  if you get a chance check it out people thx!!!

Wolfpack "Definition" Omar Epps

Omar Epps before the silver-screen, when he was just down with the group. This man has talent, superb acting abilities including First-time Felon which he also produced.

-Patrick King

Wolfpack - Definition (OMAR EPPS GROUP 1995 )
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Kobe Bryant jumps over an Aston Martin

This guy has some serious, reflexes, hops, and hang-time. He reminds me of when I was still very much Athletic and used to jump clean over the hoods of cars on my block for fun. I might do a video for the fun of it one day again. Excellent marketing Kobe. Nike Hyperdunk, I like how they look too.

-Patrick King

Kobe Bryant Jumps Over Car, Kobe Jump Over Aston Martin
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Clueless Stacey Dash, Wow! "Flavor Flav"

Stacey is 42, and looking great...

-Patrick King

Chinese Chicken Broccoli (homemade)

Ever wanted to make Chinese Chicken and Broccoli at home. Well watch this video for the recipe I picked up from Brightcove.tv.com. Its also great for people with diabetes. Basically it gives a great overall idea of the technique used to make this dish.

-Patrick King

Neo Da Matrix (Interview from This is 50.com)

De La Soul- Saturdays

One of my favorite De La Soul songs, and all time Hip Hop-Rap classics. This should rock in your mp3 playlist, especially on Saturdays.

-Patrick King

Takashi Murakami exhibit in Brooklyn

World renowned 45 year old Japanese Artist Takashi Murakami has a retrospect exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum in Brooklyn, New York. Some of his Oeuvre will be here for the public to see from April 5 to July 13 of this year. His earlier works from 1992 to 2000 have also been featured at other Museum's in the past. I actually plan on seeing this exhibit. I will take some pictures when I go, and post them on here. I fell in love with art since my preschool days. I enjoy hand drawing and occasionally putting concepts together in the Adobe Creative Suite. Takashi was also responsible for designing Rapper Kanye West's album artwork for "Graduation". Click for links to Takashi's work and the Brooklyn Museum.

by Patrick King


"I express hopelessness." - Takashi Murakami

Fitteds designed by Sneakeraddict

Hey people peep the new fitted i designed in conjuction with Brooklyn boutique Wealthy Hostage.

This is the first of an ongoing relationship between Wealthy Hostage and I, hope you enjoy feel free to leave comments!!!!!!!!!

BTW Wealthy Hostage is on 1924 church ave.

Lebron V (Yankee edition)

Hey people today the Yankee Lebron V was released at the house of hoops in Harlem. Close to 200 people showed up I was blessed to be able to pick up a pair and ill share the pics feel free to share comments thanks people.

Sole Collector Air Jordan XX3 Issue

In massive volume spanning over 224 pages, sneaker magazine Sole Collector leaves no stone unturned as it covers a monumental year for the Air Jordan legacy. The comprehensive issue features interviews with Tinker Hatfield, never before seen XX3 samples and prototypes, a look into Gentry Humphrey's sneaker collection and a look back at Air Jordan I through XX2. The two covers seen here include a Michael Jordan cover as well as a Tinker Hatfield & Michael Jordan cover. The solo Michael Jordan cover is exclusive to subscribers while the Tinker Hatfield and Michael Jordan cover will be available exclusively at Foot Locker no later then February 23rd. For running updates, check out ISS for more details.

Subject and verb agreement from a modern day Composition Notebook

INCORRECT
I be/ You be
I ain't/ You ain't
I got to
I seen
I done

CORRECT
I am/ You are
I am not/You are not
I have to
I have seen/I saw
I have done/I did

By Vanity Niq

Eat, Sleep, Drink music

Eat, sleep, drink music, and make it. Honestly thats what I think it takes to really achieve success with your goals, also smart, steady grinding. It doesn't start with the money, though it helps. Scarcity of money makes someone hungry and persevere more than people with it. Here's a little something to keep you going during those all nighters working samples, drum patterns, and basslines, the MiniMug Coffee cup. Moog analog synthesizers have been in the game for a while, and they're no joke with its distinctive circuitry and unique sound that no other device can emulate. This machine has been used on countless records. Keep the inspiration going. Always keep things and people that motivate you around.
by Patrick King

Where is Nas? At the 50th Grammy Awards.

Here is some pictures of Nas and his wife Kelis at the 2008 Grammy Awards promoting his new album. It's supposed to be released this month, being that it's Black History month. But there's not even a single in rotation. I think everyone has something to say about this release due to the controversial title "Nigger". Nas has always been one of my favorite MC's because of his amazing story telling skills and clever lyrics that any Rap audiophile can appreciate. Forget what the politicians have to say, after all there not the one's in the studio up all night working on that classic. They work on passing bills, to take more hard earned money out of our pocket's daily. They don't want people to be enlightened with truth. Forget about the critics they probably were never a subject of present day racism, which me and my peers still go through everyday. I think we all just got to sit back and wait for the release. I'll keep everyone posted when the album will be released. "Nas is coming"
-Patrick King

Akai MPC5000 like a new Mecedes Benz CL AMG

Here are some photos and a video link of the highly anticipated MPC5000 by Akai now known as a household name in the Music Production recording world. This machine is very powerful with a first ever built in synth, and capable of doing all the work right in the box, no computer necessary. The MPC is due for release sometime this quarter, before the beginning of April. Akai can put me down on the list as a prospective client of this product. I called Guitar Center in Long Island City, Queens last week to see if they had it in the store, so I could go make a beat on it. The Pro Audio Representative told me that they only had the 500 in stock, and Akai is scared to come to Queens and service them with products. I'm not to sure about that one, It may or may not be true. I called my boy who works at Sam Ash in Brooklyn, he was definitely aware of the product and just as ecstatic as I was when were discussing the features. But his store didn't receive it yet, nor any news on it. Anyway I'll keep everyone updated and where to find relevant information.
by Patrick King

Intro/Nike community billboard project

Hey people its ya boy Sneakeraddict!!! I was blessed enough to be put on this blog by my brother Musicaddict and this is my first post but you can expect sneaker info, randomness, fashion info, and just being put on to the new!!! Well today i bring you info on The Community Billboard Project, together with the Department of Youth & Community Development Beacon Programs in the New York metropolitan area on January 7. The Community Billboard Project was created to drive forward youth art and to exhibit their connection to their community through photography and with Ninety youth members of such community centers as the Research Foundation of CUNY in Brooklyn, the Harlem Children’s Zone, and The Southern Queens Park Association were armed with disposable cameras and a mission to capture their daily lives in their community through film. 

From the many photographs submitted, images captured by Manika Nestor of Brooklyn, Eleny M. Ynoa of Harlem, and Joquin Tatum of Queens were selected to appear on one of the three Community Billboards in the Brooklyn, Harlem, and Queens metropolitan areas. The three billboards will remain on display until the 27th of January 2008. Following the installation of the Billboards, each community center celebrated their winner by hosting open exhibitions of their work for the community and their family and friends. Oh and did i mention this was put together by NIKE and that one of these billboards is right in my home, Flatbush those who have the chance should check it out its right by Prospect park train station. 

Thanks to Freshness for the heads up.

Hip Hop-Rap Music Production world saved by BeatTips Magazine Debut 2/28/08