Spin it Back: De La Soul’s ‘Buhloone Mindstate’ Returns on Vinyl De La Soul’s “Buhloone Mindstate,” their 1993 seminal album, has just undergone a resplendent vinyl reissue, and it couldn’t be a more apt time to reflect on its merit and influence in the world of hip-hop. Boasting a capacious...
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] The Roland TR-808 History The Roland TR-808 drum machine holds a legendary status in the music industry. Developed and released in 1980, it revolutionized how producers made music and shaped the sound of numerous genres. As a result, the TR-808 has left an...
Curtis Mayfield Samples in Hip-Hop Discover the timeless influence of Curtis Mayfield samples on hip-hop through iconic samples, artists, and tracks. Discussed: A Soulful Legacy Lives On The pulsating rhythm of a hip-hop track often carries within it echoes of a familiar melody, a rhythm that...