Sunday, January 16, 2011

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

We Are Hip-Hop...



Hey everyone, thanks for checking in. I've decided to do a weekly feature on different websites that I take a liking to. This week, I want to show love to Bablyon's Tomb. Operated by the lovely @xxclusivee, this site features local talent from throughout the country and offers the opportunity for artists to come together, network & possibly collaborate, despite distance. She also features production & model talent & mixtape downloads.
So, make sure you check Bablyon's Tomb, and follow @xxclusivee on twitter, & get up on your business.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Been gone for a minute...


Yea, sorry , guys...I know I don't have much readers at this point, but for those of you who do read, thanks for checking us out. I've been gone for a minute, strategizing and whatnot, so, you'll see alot of changes here within this year. Please, stay with us as we grow. Once again, thanks alot.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Just One Thing On My Wish List...




Akai Special Edition MPC-2500SE Sampler/Sequencer. White w/Carbon Paneling, 128MB RAM & CD-R drive pre-installed. Up for release Early 2010. Jeezus, I want this!!



Saturday, November 21, 2009

If You Happen To Be In NYC On Sunday...


...And you're 21 or over, head over to the Brooklyn Bowl for a dope show featuring the BlackSmith Crew. Only $10. Show starts at 9pm.

Visions Of Multi-Millions In The Biggest Bundle...


Question: Why does everyone have this misconception that once you become a member of the music industry, you will be followed by millions & millions of dollars? Yeah, you can definitely get paid, depending on your career moves & such, but millions? No. Sorry to bust your bubbles, guys, but that's just a myth. Only a few have made it that big, & it wasn't JUST because of their music. Take 50 Cent for example. That man came in the game with heavy buzz, and used that buzz to make very powerful moves. He currently has his own record label, had his own clothing line, owns a huge stake in VitaminWater which is owned by Coca-Cola and which also gave him a huge boost in income when Coca-Cola purchased the VitaminWater company, multiple book deals, and now currently has his own fragrance. All of those ventures take time, and alot of hard work and patience. A few thousand records sold didn't get him to where he's at. So, keep in mind, you make powerful business moves, you make powerful money. 90% of the rappers out there are broke, living in apartments just like yours. That's one of the major reasons this industry is so saturated with nonsense. So, please people, if you can get it elsewhere, please do. Most of you guys are just wasting your time. And mine.

Peace all-The Hidden Hand.

Friday, November 20, 2009

The Beginning Of A Whole New Era...


Ok. I know what you're probably wondering. Producer Gone Mad? What the HELL is THAT supposed to mean? Well, Hi. For anonymity reasons, I will refer to myself as "The Hidden Hand". I am a beatmaker, just like 80% of the Hip-Hop internet community. I decided to create this site because I'm fed up with the so-called "ears" of this current generation of producers. Now, I'll tell you from the start, I'm an 80's baby. I've lived through the beginnings of the culture and seen the music quality rise, and then fall up to the current, sad state it's in. Now, i'm still young, so don't quite judge me, and disregard me as an "old head" who needs to "keep up with the times." No, that's not the problem. The problem is that people don't understand what MUSIC is, or what it means. Music is meant to be around forever, supposed to be TIMELESS. What the current generation does in Hip-Hop is not timeless, it's forgetful. It's a "fad", which is what the culture was dubbed in the 80's, and is what past generations in the culture struggled so hard to get rid of. Nowadays, it's about fashion, jewels, females & a competition as to who has the most money, to the point where "rappers" have to lie about. It USED to be about struggle, about uprising, about vocal freedom, and taking a stand on the social & political problems we face, which have only gotten worse since the eighties. Anyone see a problem with that? Well, I do. And, my commitment to this culture will not let that slide. Hip-hop isn't dead, it never was and that's not what I'm saying. It just needs a good ass-whooping. I'm here to register that. Looking forward to the future of this site, for those who read and stick with us, you're presence is very well appreciated. Let's make this thing big.

Peace all, & make good music.

-The Hidden Hand-Producer Gone Mad.