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The Neptunes' Blueprint: How Pharrell & Chad Shaped '00s Music

The Neptunes' Blueprint: How Pharrell & Chad Sh...

From the late '90s through the 2000s, The Neptunes—comprising Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo—crafted a sound that dominated the airwaves. At their peak in 2003, one study found that nearly...

The Neptunes' Blueprint: How Pharrell & Chad Sh...

From the late '90s through the 2000s, The Neptunes—comprising Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo—crafted a sound that dominated the airwaves. At their peak in 2003, one study found that nearly...

An image featuring iconic producers J Dilla, DJ Premier, and Pharrell Williams, with bold text 'Drums That Smack!' showcasing a focus on crafting impactful hip-hop drum sounds.

The Art of Crafting Hip-Hop Drums That Smack

What do all your favourite producers have in common? Their drums smack. Whether it’s J Dilla’s laid-back swing, The Neptunes’ crisp bounce, or DJ Premier’s gritty chops, great drums are...

The Art of Crafting Hip-Hop Drums That Smack

What do all your favourite producers have in common? Their drums smack. Whether it’s J Dilla’s laid-back swing, The Neptunes’ crisp bounce, or DJ Premier’s gritty chops, great drums are...

Kanye West in a colourful striped shirt with The College Dropout artwork, highlighting his chipmunk soul production style using samples, loops, and free music packs.

Kanye West and Chipmunk Soul: The Ultimate Guide

Chipmunk Soul: How to Flip Samples Like Kanye West Kanye West’s early 2000s production style, particularly across The College Dropout, Late Registration, and Graduation, redefined the sound of hip-hop. At...

Kanye West and Chipmunk Soul: The Ultimate Guide

Chipmunk Soul: How to Flip Samples Like Kanye West Kanye West’s early 2000s production style, particularly across The College Dropout, Late Registration, and Graduation, redefined the sound of hip-hop. At...

The Beatles dressed in colourful Sgt. Pepper uniforms against a vibrant background, with text reading 'Beatles Studio Tricks,' showcasing their innovative music production techniques.

How The Beatles’ Studio Tricks Set the Blueprin...

How The Beatles' Studio Tricks Set the Blueprint for Modern Music Production When we think about the cutting-edge tools and techniques available to modern music producers, it’s easy to overlook...

How The Beatles’ Studio Tricks Set the Blueprin...

How The Beatles' Studio Tricks Set the Blueprint for Modern Music Production When we think about the cutting-edge tools and techniques available to modern music producers, it’s easy to overlook...

Q-Tip, James Blake, and Bonobo pictured against a vibrant gradient background with bold text reading 'Steal These Pro Tips'

10 Pro Music Production Hacks to Get You Creati...

10 Pro Music Production Hacks to Get You Creating in 2025 If you’ve ever felt stuck in your music production journey or wondered how the pros consistently push the boundaries...

10 Pro Music Production Hacks to Get You Creati...

10 Pro Music Production Hacks to Get You Creating in 2025 If you’ve ever felt stuck in your music production journey or wondered how the pros consistently push the boundaries...

Q-Tip, Pete Rock, and DJ Premier pictured with an MPC 3000 sampler, alongside bold text reading 'The Forgotten Art of Layering' against a vibrant red and orange gradient background.

The Forgotten Art Of Layering Samples Like Q-Ti...

The Forgotten Art of Layering Samples Like Q-Tip & Prince Paul Layering samples is at the heart of hip-hop production, blending basslines, drum breaks, and melodies from different records into...

The Forgotten Art Of Layering Samples Like Q-Ti...

The Forgotten Art of Layering Samples Like Q-Tip & Prince Paul Layering samples is at the heart of hip-hop production, blending basslines, drum breaks, and melodies from different records into...