DJ Muggs (Cypress Hill / Soul Assassins / Ultra) @ Dubspot: Talks Music Production, Technology +
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- Опубликовано: 11 фев 2013
- More info: bit.ly/11pOqSi
While on a brief East Coast tour in support of his new album Bass For Your Face, acclaimed music producer and DJ Lawrence Muggerud a.k.a. DJ Muggs stopped by Dubspot for a interview touching on his music production philosophy and career evolution, finding inspiration in unexpected places and constantly challenging himself as an artist.
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In this video interview, DJ Muggs talks about his production process, evolution and philosophy. He discusses his early beginnings as the primary producer and DJ for the influential hip hop group Cypress Hill, composing and recording within severe technical limitations: early Cypress Hill records were produced only using turntables and a cassette deck before the group later graduated to programming beats and samples with an E-mu SP-1200 and recording to 4-track cassette recorder. He talks about working with a diverse list of artists over the years, ranging from The RZA and Dr. Dre to Sonic Youth and Pearl Jam, and what he learned from those collaborations.
Over the course of the interview he also touches on his own hesitation to transition from analog to digital music production technology to digital, the importance of education, constantly learning, refining, and challenging yourself as a producer or DJ, and immersing himself in the works of a wide array of artists (ranging from The Beatles to Salvador Dali), learning from the past while embracing the future.
Muggs is the real deal! Thanks dubspot for this dope sitting with one of hip hops greatest producers!
I love this man's classic work with Cypress Hill. Now that the dust has settled, we can all now celebrate his great accomplishments.
Dope!
I felt like Muggs was talking to me. I still use my old ASR to make beats and it's all I use. I haven't gotten into any new machines or computer programs at all, and I've had so many people tell me it's time to let go of the old and embrace the new technology. Shit, maybe it's time.
+BeatBay I agree with you man! I'm old school and that's the sound I like. Even if I tried to make today's hiphop I think it would still sound like shit cause it's not my style. Check out some of my work at soundcloud.com/antonio-damera-8904 I love getting feedback...
its all a crock of shit!the best beats EVER made were made with either an sp1200 or mpc3000 (coupled with an s950).if that hardware has never been beaten ,then that means ITS THE BEST!fuck the people pushing that bullshit ass "go digital/evolve" crap!modernizing does not automatically equal "evolving".hip hop is simple in principle.you find a sample,chop it up,add drums...thats it.an mpc (or asr10) is all you could ever possibly need.anything else is bullshit overkill that adds nothing to the formula (except for making everything sound lifeless,sterile and soulless ...like muggs shit sounds now)...computers are for edm producers .we dont need that shit
Italians stand up!!!Muggs our Best HipHop repper
I like the the way this dude looks at things
Legendary status! Dope interview!
what a great video post... thanks a lot dubspot
I dont think anyone can hate on his earlier stuff, but how hes talking about standing out and spending days/months on finding inspiration and then he's just churning out stuff that i could find millions off on beatport, he even says this himself.
Producer,Musician,Artist,Historian-Music LEGEND! AND MUSUC PHILOSOPHER -
Yeah but Muggs's sound back in the day was funky, gritty, musical and had his identity in it - his new school electronic dubstep sound sounds somewhat generic i.e. i wouldn't know if it was a Muggs production unless I was told so...
His first few records were amazing. You knew it was a muggs track
As in his early Cypress records or his first Electronica/dubstep era records?
Muggs'early shit is untouchable, and his contributions to Hip-Hop production as a whole are rivaled by few [RZA comes to mind]. Dubstep ain't really my shit, but I definitely sympathize with a producer wanting to do something different after 20 straight years of some of the most badass raw hip-hop ever. Plus, in my opinion, certain forms of Dubstep fused with Hip-Hop have proven to be a great idea in the past. I personally dont know why Muggs went full on Dubstep, but hey. Fuck it lol
Greg Jeckel I agree and all for musicians exploring new realms and keeping fresh. It's just a shame that Muggs dubstep is somewhat generic and oridinary while his hip hop was/is unique and instantly identifiable
+Brent Strathdee-Pehi Agree 100%, I mean I love Muggs and I'm all for progress but I found it funny when he's saying don't try to fit in and make a sound your own, then in comes the generic dubstep wobble that got tiresome 6 years ago. Don't wanna be a hater but Muggs can do better than that shit.I'll be honest I've not listened to much of his new stuff but that track with Dizzee makes me cringe.
D j muggs You are a legend and always will be mad respect from canada. Keep on bringing The wicked Beats like you always have From The Start to now Keep Them coming Sir.
SOLID interview!! Salute DJ MUGGS
Great interview.
This guy is responsible for some of the best beats i've heard! Love Cypress Hill, especially their older stuff. Not too keen on his new sound tho, prefer the older hip hop.
So "PROUD OF YOU!" love you.
Damn, Dj Muggs has a respectably wonderful approach to his craft.
This latest album is just a BOMB! I have been playing it every day.
Thank You DubSpot
Words from an absolute legend!!!
My favorite DJ
Greetings from Brazil my niggaz... Nice! Parabéns manos!
Awesome piece
damn u produced soul assasins with an sp1200? holy shit that is dedication!!!
muggs is a BOSS one of the baddest beat rockers ever ! he aint never stopped he s my hero lol serious and specterman sometimes fraggle rock
I love the song Jump around
MUCH MAD RESPECT INDEEDY!!
Legend!
Like the fact he cites the uk underground scene as an influence.. respect
Wow that first album is in the hip hop hall of fame
He is just totally TOTALLY AMAZING!!!
For all the people saying all he comes up with is "brostep sound," I can respect that opinion, and in fact I prefer his older material. But the truth is this guy is a living legend, and in this video he is preaching a very important message: educate yourselves, you should never stop learning. Apply this not just in music, but every aspect of life.
Puppet Master was one of the illist songs in hiphop history. The first Soul Assassins albums was UNREAL. Still one of my favorite albums, not a song off that that wasn't classic
cypress hill dj mungo sou fã som muito louco
Everything on the case
what a boss
❤
YO MUGGS MAKE IT RUFF 🔥💨💨🧟♂️
Wise Words!
Easily my top 5 favorite producers
Respect
Muggs is my HUUUUUUUUUUGE influence!!
The Man The Myth The Assassin
Mugg's beats were so just so much funkier than any of his contemporaries stuff in the 90s.
agree 100%
Muggs is tha shiznit!
Best producer of all time. Surpasses P. Rock for me. "Temples of Boom" is ,to this day, my favoirite album of all time.
Why is muggs never at the live show's?
All hail the grandmaster🤟🤟🤟
ha ha 7A3 most dudes don't know about them. I remember them from back in the day. My sister used to watch that video listen to my drummer go bang over and over lol. I forget the real name of the song though.
TheEdub1 I also personally received a 7A3 album from Muggs himself back in the day he lived in the dark alleyways of B.G. as did I.
Hes the GoAT
I like the beat at 3:50
3rd World - DJ Muggs ft. RZA & GZA.
I want DJ Muggs to do a Mr.Hyde Album
7A3 needs to rise again
First album made a crater.
Grandmaster Muggs 1:46-2:01
Don't sleep on 7A3!
dj mugs is my 2 cusin my unkil rojirs cusin havint met him tho but dj mugs if you hiring this it's rojirs Nefu francisco
Mugs makin dubstep now...💀
Beat 3:25 ?
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GOLD 1881 SILVER
haah dalí... spanish craziness
Can we get some Cypresshill remixes with Dubstep
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Muggs best producer of all time. until he went digital making dubsteppy type beats lol
You tripping
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2:54 KILLUMINATI
I am sorry but i dont feel his "futuristic" sounds... old school boom bap all day everyday though...
Interview qui ne m'a absolument RIEN appris , de l'utilité d'un pneu crevé ...