The 90s was blazing for this guy! Super producer, Derrick “D-Dot” Angelettie was a portion on the group, Two Kings In a Cipher and worked with Diddy, and other hot artists like Rakim, Faith Evens, Biggie Smalls, Jay-Z and managed Mary J. Blige. Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg gets all the details on the latest episode of the Juan Epstein podcast. Hit the jump to see what else was/is going on.
WHAT?! You’ll Never Guess Who’s Going To Produce Amanda Bynes’ First Single!
They really can’t be serious with this one. As previously reported, Amanda Bynes is interested in getting into music, and was recently offered a record deal with a hip-hop based label, Chinga Chang Records. It seems that she’s accepted the deal now, and Monday night, they put her in the studio with who is to be the producer of her first single…Wyclef Jean! Come on, ‘Clef! “Wyclef is the perfect producer for Amanda’s first single, because he isn’t only about making records,” an inside source reported. “He’s a humanitarian and politician, so this will not be a typical album. This is something very special. Wyclef is familiar with Amanda’s talent and sound, so it only makes sense to have her sit down with someone of his caliber.” According to the same person, the label is hoping to get a track similar to Wyclef’s work on 2008’s “Sweetest Girl” with Lil Wayne and Akon. Yeah, good luck with that…
(Video) This Producer Admits To Stealing Unreleased Tupac Records From Suge Knight???
Long-time producer, Mike Dean has worked with many artists throughout his career, Kanye West being the more recent. Dated back to the 90s, Dean worked with hip-hop legend, Tupac and after his death he admits, Daz Dilinger and himself stole and released some tracks from the west coast rapper of him talking greasy about well-known rivals. “After [2Pac] died, Daz Dillinger and I stole a bunch of reels from Suge Knight. We released like six songs that were really crazy talking,’ Dean says. Pac came at everyone, “lot’s of shots at Puffy, and B.I.G., Dre, saying their names, [and how he] was going to kill them.” CRAZY! And Dean says he’s far from being scared of Suge about the thefts. #THUG. Drop down bottom and check out what else this super producer had to say about behind-the-scene issues.
(Video) Talib Kweli Speaks On Kanye’s Early Career Saying “No One Wanted To Hear Him Rap”
During an interview with VLAD TV, Brooklyn-native Talib Kweli reflects on Kanye West’s early career starting off as a producer. He explains how nobody was really hyped about hearing Yeezy rap at the time. Kweli even explains how people in the industry “just wanted Kanye’s beats without having to hear him rap.” Even Kanye’s beloved Roc-a-fella had no interest in hearing Mr. West spit some rhymes. Hit the jump to check out the full interview.
(Video) Skrillex Is Building A Studio With WHAT In Mind ?!?!
For all of you “in-the-box” producers (traveling laptoppers who could benefit from a high-tech home base for plugging in and jamming out) traveling to L.A., look-up Skrillex’s new studio. The loud sound producer has been on the move for about ten years, so he knows a little bit about needing to be equipped with the proper tools when you have to travel, and that’s why the thought to build this studio, that will be in the center of L.A.’s Chinatown, would be a useful asset for others like himself. Seems cool, but I think it’s the design of the studio that some may have to get use to. Drop down bottom and see what Skrillex will be using as his muse.
Developing Story: Producer AraabMuzik Shot
Producer AraabMuzik was reportedly shot while someone attempted to rob him for his chain in Rhode Island. The “Master of the MPC” is currently being hospitalized and is reported to be in stable condition. This story is still developing. Check the gallery to see AraabMuzik in recovery. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, ARAAB!
