I have been using Maschine for a minute now…. raving about the sound quality, sequencing capabilities, and ease of use. The starter price at $599 (well worth the money.. trust me) might be out of range for some, when considering most upstart producers will get a bootleg program and go for it (not saying no names).

So Native Instruments Maschine Mikro at $349 should be a good purchase for those on the fence about getting involved with the Maschine revolution. If you try Maschine one time you will never go back to just software… trust me on this. This is a chance to step your game up!!! This is going to make fools “tuck in” their ableton, fruity loops, or whatever the hell else bootleg programs fools using to make mediocre beats these days. I see you Mr. Imakebeatsonmyiphone… go sit down somewhere!!!

AK-47

This has been a public service announcement by the good folks at ITO!!!!

All right this is my new favorite video… this video didn’t even need the emcees just a dude in a Chewbacca suit running around nyc getting into trouble would have been good to me!!! But this song is tough… The perfect combination of hardcore hip hop and star wars nerdery!!!! I’m SOLD!!!

AK-47 aka Young Yoda!!!

One of the hardest working artists I know @Lloyal is set to release his 1st EP with South Jamaica, Queens based producer Brown Bomber entitled “Loyalty” very soon, and within this trailer we get a preview of some of the beats cooked up for the project. Look for a November due date for this and a Lloyal feature to drop very soon beforehand on this site!

When you see @TheDoppelgangaz, expect cloaks and lots of shark activities involving trash escapades…yea…Another dope video off their Lone Sharks LP. Directed by The Doppelgangaz.

The homie @EricSosa been making his name heard everywhere lately, from New Era store takeover to MTV2. He just released a video for Came Along (Way), off of Rhyme & Noodles: NO ARTIFICIAL Flavoring Vol. 2. Directed by James Calinda. Dope concept, fits the song, check out some cameos from Starr, Lenny S, and more. SALUTE!