The BeatTips Manual: The Art of Beatmaking The Hip Hop/Rap Music Tradition and The Common Composer

The BeatTips Manual (Amir Said) is the definitive study of the art of beatmaking (hip hop production). Brilliantly divided into five major parts - a riveting History part an extensive Instruction (how-to) part an insightful Interviews part which features exclusive interviews with DJ Premier DJ Toomp Marley Marl 9th Wonder and more an explosive Music Theory part and a Business part - The BeatTips Manual is robust detailed and comprehensive. Containing a sharp analysis of the origins of beatmaking as well as its key aesthetics principles priorities and predilections The BeatTips Manual is an incisive look at the art of beatmaking - and an intense read. Not only the most complete examination of the hip hop/rap music process its also among the leading studies of hip hop culture itself. Destined to expand and transform traditional ideas about musicians musicianship and musical processes The BeatTips Manual is one of the most important and innovative music studies ever published.