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Mobb Deep is considered a legendary group, but leading into the release of their second album,The Infamous, it was far from a given that Albert “Prodigy” Johnson and Kejuan “Havoc” Muchita would enjoy such long and fruitful careers. Their first album, Juvenile Hell, had been a commercial flop, although it did yield a minor hit, “Hit It From The Back,” and led to them being dropped by their first label, 4th & Broadway. Prodigy even admits in his autobiography, My Infamous Life, that him and Havoc didn’t really take the songwriting and producing process serious for their debut. It’s understandable…

Ferg has shown his support for Kanye West, following the Chicago MC revealing a traumatic experience with a family member from his childhood, but his advocacy appears to be ruffling some feathers. On Tuesday (April 22), Ferg tweeted a message directly at West after he confessed disturbing claims about giving his male cousin oral sex into his teenage years while promoting his new song “Cousin.” In addition to giving West a pat on the back for speaking his alleged truth, he appeared to make an attempt to rationalize the bizarre behavior the “CARNIVAL” hitmaker has been exhibiting for months. “Good…

Image Image Credit Ethan Miller / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Travis Scott and Cody Rhodes Image Size landscape-medium Travis Scott has the WWE in a chokehold right now. On night two of WrestleMania 41, the Houston rapper popped out during the Undisputed WWE Championship showdown between John Cena and Cody Rhodes. About halfway through Sunday’s (April 20) bout, Scott walked out to “FE!N” with the championship belt draped over his shoulder. Moments later, just as Rhodes was closing in on the win, the “4X4” hitmaker pulled the referee out of the ring, followed by the two giving fans…

In the Studio: The Futuristics Output Feb 22, 2024 Check out The Futuristics’ studio complex, sit in on a songwriting session, and dig into one of their biggest hits. Nestled in the trees, light streams through a mid-century residence-turned-studio as A-list artists and up-and-comers fill the production suites. The Futuristics (Alex Schwartz and Joe Khajadourian) realized this vision of a collaborative space after decades of working together and crafting hit after hit for artists like Halsey, G-Eazy, Wiz Khalifa, Justin Bieber and many others. Their ability to pen and produce ear-catching pop songs is rooted in their practice of making…

Article Content Soundtoys is a celebrated software company that specializes in highly expressive audio effects for music production and sound design. Founded in 1996 and located in Burlington, Vermont, the company has been at the forefront of developing innovative and high-quality audio plugins for musicians, producers and engineers. With a wide range of products, Soundtoys has become a favorite in many professional studios and home recording setups. Music production aside, with their ability to dramatically transform signals, Soundtoys plugins are excellent for sound design in film, television and gaming. Soundtoys products are known for their character-rich sound, ease of use…

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What is a Wurlitzer electric piano? The Wurlitzer electric piano is an electro-mechanical keyboard instrument produced from 1954 to 1983. Wurlitzers (or “Wurlis”) produce sound using flat steel reeds struck by felt hammers, and these reeds are housed within a comb-like metal plate, forming an electrostatic pickup system. This design creates a signature tone that’s soft when played gently, but gaining a rough, resonant character with increased key pressure. What does a Wurlitzer piano sound like? Wurlitzers arguably sound more harmonically abundant than the bell-like Rhodes, with a richer and more jangly tone. Soft playing yields a vibraphone-like sweetness, but…

Writing a hit is not an easy task. It will take time, effort, commitment, and lots of luck to make it happen. However, most musicians fail even to get started because they are waiting for inspiration and not intentional with their songwriting.If you don’t have general guidelines to develop your writing, you could waste time on things that don’t matter. While getting good at crafting catchy songs can take years of practice, simple hacks can speed up the process.By avoiding these seven common mistakes, you can increase the likelihood of writing a hit song at some point in your life.Let’s…

The bass guitar is the backbone of many styles of music. While inherently deep, its sound is significantly influenced by the type of pickups used. Each pickup type has unique qualities, from the punchy midrange of split coils to the clear treble of single coils. In this guide, we’ll help you navigate the world of bass guitar pickups. This article will highlight the characteristics of bass guitar pickups and help you choose the perfect ones. Bass Guitar Pickups: Types & Use Cases Bass guitar pickups are designed to accentuate the instrument’s deep, resonant tones. The main types include split coil,…

pointblank Music School represented by CEO, Rob Cowan, experienced a monumental night of rock history as The Who took to the stage for their latest London performance in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. The evening became even more extraordinary when pointblank had the opportunity to meet legendary band members Roger Daltrey (vocals) and Pete Townshend (guitar), as well as renowned film composer Hans Zimmer. The unforgettable concert showcased The Who performing their greatest hits, with Daltrey’s powerful vocals and Townshend’s iconic windmill guitar technique thrilling fans across generations. The band delivered electrifying performances of classics like “Baba O’Riley,” “Won’t…