Hip-Hop Production: Inside the Beats by Prince Charles Alexander - Includes Downloadable Audio for Production Practice!

(Berklee Guide). Learn to produce hip-hop tracks! This book traces the technological evolution of hip-hop from its inception to contemporary times, from its roots in New York and L.A. to its variations worldwide. You will explore the hits of the major eras and regional subgenres of hip-hop, identifying the production practices and products that defined each stylistic sound. Directed practice exercises and downloadable online audio tracks will give you hands-on experience with hip hop's classic tools, while you develop your own production style. From Rappers Delight to Old Town Road, from Afrika Bambaataa to Drake, from Kanye West to DJ Mustard, from Salt-N-Pepa to Cardi B., you'll learn the tools and techniques of hip-hop's most influential producers and learn many ways to lend authenticity and life to your own beats!

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Berklee Press Publications
Published: 02/01/2022
ISBN: 9780876392119
Pages: 160
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 11.90h x 8.90w x 0.40d