The car crash that is the ongoing controversy over Timbaland seems to have taken yet another turn. The legendary VA Producer known for shaping the sound and direction of contemporary urban music has been outed…

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In music production, every day is a school day. Or at least it should be if you intend to progress your skills and career. While experimenting on your own is essential for creative growth, there…
While Timbaland’s legacy is assured, his reputation has taken yet another knock.This followed an enthused and impassioned livestream debate where he went head-to-head with highly respected engineer and producer Young Guru. The four-hour-long Instagram Live…
It was confirmed yesterday evening that the world has lost a true musical pioneer and visionary. Sly Stone, the enigmatic and groundbreaking frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, has died at the age of…
I was chatting with a fellow producer the other day who, like me, has been excited and inspired by the creative possibilities AI brings to music. He had recently generated rapped AI Vocals, and they…
Spotify’s DJ feature, launched in 2023, became popular with users thanks to its AI-driven recommendations and ‘host-style’ commentary. Today, they’ve provided the ability to make voice requests, which adds another layer of personalisation to the…
Following on from our previous blog that centred on the One Song Podcast we thought it would be useful to highlight some other music podcasts that could boost your beatmaking skills by offering valuable insights…
We don’t typically highlight podcasts on this blog, but The One Song Podcast is a particularly useful resource for budding producers, beatmakers, and artists. An often overlooked aspect of music creation is analysis. If you…
Securing a placement with a high-profile artist is a significant milestone for any aspiring producer. As well as elevating your career it can also open doors to exciting new opportunities in the music industry. In…
If Dr. Dre had a secret protégé making moves from the shadows, it might just be Abel Beats. This talented producer brings that unmistakable West Coast sound with beats hotter than a midday cookout in…