Wednesday, October 31, 2012

About Rap / Hip-Hop: Review: Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d city

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Review: Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d city
Good kid, m.A.A.d city is not Illmatic. Kendrick Lamar is not Nas without the chipped tooth. So please stop saying these things. Hyperboles aside, Kendrick's Aftermath debut is a winner. Here's... Read more

Here's a Video of Lil Reese Beating up a Woman
A video has surfaced of Lil Reese, best known for his ties with Chief Keef's GBE camp, violently assaulting a woman. The clip starts with Reese exchanging words with the... Read more

This Week's New Rap Releases: Kendrick Lamar, RZA, and More
Kendrick Lamar leads the charge for this week's new rap releases. His Aftermath debut, good kid, M.A.A.D. City, arrived iTunes on Monday. Also on shelves this week: POS - We Don't... Read more

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Friday, October 26, 2012

About Digital Music: Quickly Fixing WMP 12 Errors Using the MSDT Tool

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In this week's edition of the Digital Music newsletter:

  • Fixing Windows Media Player 12 Errors Using the MSDT Tool.
  • How To Convert Audio Formats Using iTunes.
  • Google Play FAQs.
  • Digital Music Term: Audio Clipping.


Fixing Windows Media Player 12 Errors Using the MSDT Tool

If you use Windows 7 then you'll know that the operating system comes with a great set of troubleshooting tools for diagnosing and fixing system issues. One built-in application that is often overlooked is the Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT). You can use the MSDT tool to directly diagnose and solve configuration issues with Windows Media Player 12. If you've got a stubborn problem in... Read more


How To Convert Audio Formats Using iTunes

If you use iTunes for your music, did you know it makes a great audio format converter? Find out in this iTunes tutorial how to convert between AAC, AIFF, Apple Lossless, MP3, and WAV using iTunes 7 or higher. Read more


Google Play FAQs

You've probably already heard about Google's hub of media services,Google Play, but what can you actually do with it? To find out more, read our Google Play FAQ article that gives you a quick rundown on its features. Read more


Digital Music Term: Audio Clipping

In digital music, the term audio clipping describes the sound distortion that is generated when an audio signal is too large to be represented. If you've tried to record your own audio via a microphone or soundcard input in the past and heard distorted sound during playback, then there is a good chance that you have suffered clipping. To find out more on how it occurs and what preventative measures you can take, read this quick guide on the subject. Read more


 


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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

About Rap / Hip-Hop: How to Rap with Ice T

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From Henry Adaso, your Guide to Rap / Hip-Hop
Shameless Plug: Have you seen those Ice T videos on the right side of the site? We shot those awhile back, while Ice was doing promo runs for "The Art of Rap," which he directed. If you haven't seen those videos, go ahead and check them out now. It's fascinating stuff for those curious about rap and rapping. What's the difference between rap and hip-hop? Ice explains. I've highlighted a few of the clips below for your convenience. Enjoy.

How to Rap With Ice-T: Sample Rap
Ice-T performs a sample rap in this video from About.com to show how a beat can be created without music.... Read more

How to Rap With Ice-T: Rap Style
Tips from Ice-T, legendary rapper and director of "The Art of Rap," on finding a rap style... Read more

Ice-T: Definition of Rap vs. Hip-Hop
Rap and hip-hop, while often used interchangeably, mean two very different things... Read more

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