In celebration of 808 Day, we asked the members of 808 Mafia to pick their eight favorite tracks that feature distinctive 808s.
Stories
To celebrate 808 Day (August 8th), we asked eight artists known for their use of the 808 a few questions on how the sound weaves its way into their music.
We sat down with Luke Pretty of Tennyson to discuss his sound design process, studio setup, sampling Minecraft sounds, and more.
We recently got WondaGurl and Boi-1da into the studio together. While showing each other their sounds, the two discussed mentorship, sound design, and more.
Learn about how Travis Barker got his start drumming, his early days with blink-182, his views on collaboration, and more.
Let’s take a look at three qualities that allow Beyoncé’s “SPIRIT” to blend perfectly among The Lion King’s original hit songs.
Explore the origin, influences, BPM range, and more of five genres that may (or may not) be completely new to you.
Join us on our exploration of Club Zanzibar, Newark’s historical music venue where the Jersey sound and voguing flourished.
Learn about how the Paradise Garage was home to one of the greatest DJs of all time and a sound that would define a genre and a generation.
YoungKio gives us the inside scoop on how he connected with Lil Nas X over “Old Town Road,” and how they teamed up to create the viral story of the year.
Producer and sound designer Ryan Hemsworth sat down with us to discuss his creative process, new sample pack, and more.
We’re excited to introduce you to the twelve promising sound creators that constitute the inaugural Creator Class of 2019.