Mannie Fresh is pure energy
Hip hop legend Mannie Fresh spoke with Splice about eight songs from his illustrious career, telling unheard stories on how each track came to life.
Boi-1da on his Grammy win, working with Drake on “Mob Ties,” and giving back
In this article, prolific hip hop producer Boi-1da tells us about working with Drake on "Mob Ties," giving back to aspiring producers, and more.
How Chromeo built their sound
Patrick "P-Thugg" Gemayel of Chromeo shares how the duo arrived to their sound over years of exploring diverse influences and discovering new gear.
Ma Dukes on her son Jay Dee (aka J Dilla) living through music
"The Fantastic Sounds of Jay Dee AKA J Dilla" would not be possible were it not for Ma Dukes’ graceful participation - watch and read our interview with the matriarch of the Jay Dee legacy.
Around the World with Jay Dee: Part 5 – The U.K.
For the final installment of "Around the World with Jay Dee," we venture to the U.K to explore the likes of Stereolab, David Essex, and more.
Around the World with Jay Dee: Part 4 – Europe (continued)
We continue our "Around the World with Jay Dee" series with sonic explorations spanning the lush synths of Vangelis to the Italo-disco grooves of Giorgio Moroder.
Around the World with Jay Dee: Part 3 – Europe
In our third installment of "Around the World with Jay Dee," let’s take a look at how Jay Dee was inspired by the sounds of Europe.
Around the World with Jay Dee: Part 2 – Asia
In this entry, let’s break down a few samples that inspired Jay Dee from Tomita and other Japanese artists, as well as his forays into Indian music.
Around the World with Jay Dee: Part 1 – South America
This week, we explore Jay Dee’s world of sample choices in “Around the World with Jay Dee,” starting with South America and his love for Brazilian jazz.
Shigeto and Waajeed on the MOVEMENT Sample Pack and giving back to Detroit
Shigeto and Waajeed speak about the MOVEMENT Sample Pack, the influence of Detroit on their music, the importance of giving back to the community, and more.
The Sound: Detroit Techno & House of the 00s
We conclude our three-part editorial series with a deep dive into several Detroit techno and house classics of the 2000s.
The Sound: Detroit Techno of the 90s
In this article, we dissect the rhythms, basslines, chords, and hooks of several Detroit techno classics of the 1990s.
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