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Living and Breathing Hip-Hop: My Two Most Anticipated Moments in Music

Living and Breathing Hip-Hop: My Two Most Antic...

"Every hip-hop fan has those moments—when a track drops, and it feels like the world shifts. For me, two unforgettable memories stand out: hearing Outkast’s Elevators for the first time...

Living and Breathing Hip-Hop: My Two Most Antic...

"Every hip-hop fan has those moments—when a track drops, and it feels like the world shifts. For me, two unforgettable memories stand out: hearing Outkast’s Elevators for the first time...

White Rappers, Hip-Hop, and the Lost Seattle Scene | Oyster Pep

White Rappers, Hip-Hop, and the Lost Seattle Sc...

The Challenges of Hip-Hop in Seattle: A Story of White Rappers and Missed Opportunities Breaking into hip-hop has always been a challenge, especially from unexpected places like Seattle. While artists...

White Rappers, Hip-Hop, and the Lost Seattle Sc...

The Challenges of Hip-Hop in Seattle: A Story of White Rappers and Missed Opportunities Breaking into hip-hop has always been a challenge, especially from unexpected places like Seattle. While artists...

Blog Post Five: Rip Every Drum – Crafting G Funk Beats from Scratch

Blog Post Five: Rip Every Drum – Crafting G Fun...

Rip Every Drum – How I Built G Funk Beats from Scratch | Oyster PepEvery song I made started with the drums. I built albums by selecting core drum kits...

Blog Post Five: Rip Every Drum – Crafting G Fun...

Rip Every Drum – How I Built G Funk Beats from Scratch | Oyster PepEvery song I made started with the drums. I built albums by selecting core drum kits...

My journey through music gear and production techniques 93-95

My journey through music gear and production te...

The Influence of Anita Baker and G-Funk on My Music Production | Oyster Pep Discover how the timeless music of Anita Baker and the iconic G-Funk sound shaped my approach...

My journey through music gear and production te...

The Influence of Anita Baker and G-Funk on My Music Production | Oyster Pep Discover how the timeless music of Anita Baker and the iconic G-Funk sound shaped my approach...

The Synth in G-Funk: Telling a Story Through Sound

The Synth in G-Funk: Telling a Story Through Sound

The Synth Lead in G-Funk: A Lost Art? In classic G-Funk production, lead synth lines weren’t just background noise—they told a story. Legendary producers like Dr. Dre used synth riffs...

The Synth in G-Funk: Telling a Story Through Sound

The Synth Lead in G-Funk: A Lost Art? In classic G-Funk production, lead synth lines weren’t just background noise—they told a story. Legendary producers like Dr. Dre used synth riffs...

BBOY Blog 1  : From Detroit to DC – My First Encounter with Breakdancing

BBOY Blog 1 : From Detroit to DC – My First En...

By 1984, breakdancing was more than just a hobby—it was my lifestyle. I had the look, the moves, and the beats to match. Rocking a parachute sweatsuit, Pumas, and my...

BBOY Blog 1 : From Detroit to DC – My First En...

By 1984, breakdancing was more than just a hobby—it was my lifestyle. I had the look, the moves, and the beats to match. Rocking a parachute sweatsuit, Pumas, and my...