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September 10, 2007
Books. Check The Technique
Books. Check The Technique: Brian Coleman has compiled the stories behind 36 beloved rap albums. Check The Technique: Liner Notes For Hip-Hop Junkies gives you the inside information on the influences, atmosphere, equipment, samples, and random things that went into creating classics from the 80s and 90s.
He was recently interviewed by Jesse Thorn about the book. It was cool to hear them discuss the process of writing a book, about the process of creating a record. Brian and Jesse grew up listening to hip-hop and because of that their discussion had a tone rarely heard on public radio. [Listen]
Dork recommends Check The Technique. Purchase it [Here]
Posted by james at September 10, 2007 04:00 PM