I decided to use an iPod for a month and well... it didn't go how I thought it would.
Tune in next week for Part 4.!
A big thank you to Jason Koebler of 404 media for the interview. Check out www.404media.co and our ...
2024-07-23 16:00:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Friends,
I've got a couple quick updates for you:
If you ordered a Butterfly poster, they're shipping out within the next day or two! I'm very excited to get it to you!
The result from the 2024-07-18 17:20:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Revel Day is an artist, vocalist, and songwriter who also happens to be one of the best people you could meet. As part of week 2 of my iPod series I sat down with him for a conversation about what it's like making things for the internet, his Spotify presence, staying true to yourself as an artis...
2024-07-16 16:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post
My month with an iPod continues as I explore how algorithms affect what gets made by artists and creators.
Tune in next week for part 3 of 4 in this miniseries.
Thanks again to Revel Day - Check him out online:
Spotify: 2024-07-16 15:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Today we’re diving into "Summertime" by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, and looking at 3 specific things that all combined together to make the song the forever song of the summer.
NOTE: This is the extended edit which is 2 minutes longer than the YouTube version.
2024-07-12 15:30:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Algorithms are a part of our everyday life, and they help us get more of what we want, right? Well, in Kyle Chayka’s new book he argues that this has flattened culture, making the popular things more popular, and the obscure things more obscure. I read his book “Filterworld” during my iPod ...
2024-07-09 16:15:00 +0000 UTC View Post
For the month of June, I decided to do an experiment where I would listen to music exclusively through an iPod. What I didn't know is how much bigger this would get. This will be a 4 part mini-series releasing every Tuesday in July.
Tune in next week for part 2 of 4 in this mini-series!
... 2024-07-09 16:00:16 +0000 UTC View PostFirst off, YES, we'll be doing another, final run of the black shirt with puff print that we did last fall - we'll run those at the same time as this new shirt, so keep an eye out!
For this summer shirt, this idea came about because we wanted to do another one but couldn't decide which to g...
2024-07-05 15:35:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Help decide the DTG Summer 2024 Shirt! Check out the poll here on Patreon and cast your vote!
We'll also be running the black puff print shirt again at the same time, so keep an eye out for that.
And then, man... July is about to be crazy, and then into August after that... good stuf...
2024-07-05 15:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
In the year 2001, Jay-Z released a song that would change hip hop and begin a new sound for the 2000s, giving Jay the biggest album of his career up to that point, and serving as a breakthrough for multiple producers - there was just one problem. The producer had already sold the b...
2024-06-28 15:30:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Man, this was a fun one. Some classics, some live bass, Trey was cooking burgers, it was so good! Here's the Radio Mix of last Friday's livestream - the replay with commentary and live chat is up as well, but here's the music only version.
Also, see the attached setlist if you're curious o...
2024-06-24 15:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Man this one was fun, thanks to everyone who tuned in, got to play a little more bass this time! Radio mix coming Monday along with the playlist laying out specific songs and versions. See you next month!
2024-06-22 23:20:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello friends! First things first, I've got a new streaming playlist for you titled "School's Out" - get the link to your streaming service below - and remember - NO SHUFFLING!
SPOTIFY: 2024-06-21 15:30:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Mark your calendars! THIS Saturday, June 22nd at 5pm PT, I'll be going LIVE in the Break Room for a Summer BBQ Kickoff!
That'll be the vibe, so feel free to grab a drink, fire up the grill, and hang out! I'll send you the link an hour before I go live, so keep an eye out f...
2024-06-18 17:44:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Daft Punk's debut album "Homework" explains everywhere that the duo would go - and then some. Here's...
2024-06-14 15:15:01 +0000 UTC View Post
We recently looked at Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp a Butterfly" and as a visual for the video, I broke up each Act of the story, including songs, influences, and thematic notes along the way. This butterfly turned out so great, I've decided to do a small run of prints - mainly because I&nbs...
2024-06-11 17:59:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Today I’m breaking down “Regulate” by Warren G - we’ll talk about the story of how this song was made, the G Funk sound, the samples used, and see how this song is a perfect example of mutual respect between musicians and artists across mu...
2024-06-07 15:15:00 +0000 UTC View Post
“Passin’ Me By” by The Pharcyde is a classic song and today I’m breaking this one all the way down. We’ll get into the scene surrounding The Pharcyde, break down the beat, the story telling, and see how there are two full circle moments around this song.
NOTE: This vide...
2024-05-31 15:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
This one was extra special, like part 3 of the 2 part video series covering Kendrick's "To Pimp a Butterfly"
This set contains only one actual Kendrick song, because it's referenced on a TPAB song, and everything else is influences, producers, or musicians who worked on this album. It sort...
2024-05-27 14:00:27 +0000 UTC View Post
At 5pm PST I'll be opening up The Break Room for "To Dig a Butterfly", exploring the world and musical influences of Kendrick's "To Pimp a Butterfly"
The link above is an unlisted YouTube link so make sure and click through so you can view the live chat, and thank you for keeping this link...
2024-05-25 22:55:18 +0000 UTC View Post
I just wrapped up part 2 of breaking down Kendrick's "To Pimp a Butterfly" - and now it's time to open up The Break Room again!
This month the theme is "To Dig a Butterfly" where I'll be diving into the world and influences of this album. If you haven't tuned into the Break Room before, it...
2024-05-24 16:59:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Part 2 of breaking down Kendrick Lamar's "To To Pimp a Butterfly"
Note: This video is several minutes longer than the YouTube edit and is not censored.
2024-05-24 15:15:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Last week's video was Part 1 of Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp a Butterfly" and this Friday I'll cover the rest of the album with Part 2. But on Saturday, it's time to open up The Break Room again and this month the theme is "To Dig a Butterfly" where I'll be diving into the world and influences of th...
2024-05-20 15:00:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Yeah, we're talking To Pimp a Butterfly.
From the music, to the lyrics, to the overall story, let's break down Kendrick's "To Pimp a Butterfly"
NOTE: This video is uncensored, and is 5 minutes longer than the YouTube Edit.
2024-05-17 16:00:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Diss Tracks have a long tradition in hip hop - they have the potential to sway public opinion, or boost your credibility as a rapper, and honestly, I get it. You know that feeling when you’re at a party and someone is rude to you, and then in the car like 30 mins later you think of the
I tried out the new Udio Music AI - we need to talk.
Thank you to the following producers for the music in this video. Credits listed in order as they were heard in the video:
“Optional” by ill.literate
“Junkyard Strut” by C_CATS ATTACK - 2024-05-03 16:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
How do you talk normal? How do you pronounce names? How much money would it take to make a "Simon Says" button? These are the questions that keep me up at night, or at least keep me having to re-film 😂
2024-04-29 15:05:01 +0000 UTC View Post
The album "Cross" by Justice from 2007 is an incredible album that uses 3 distinct sampling techniques - but that's not quite what makes this album so good. Let's dive into the samples, the production, and the musical world of Justice's debut album.
Note: This is the full edit w...
2024-04-26 16:00:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Thank you to everyone who tuned in live last week! This one was so much fun! Here's the "Radio Mix" which includes the music with no mic - put it on when you need a boost!
2024-04-22 15:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Today is the 30th anniversary of Nas’ Illmatic. So today, we’re gonna talk about yet ANOTHER incredible producer who worked on this album: Large Professor. He produced multiple songs on this album, but today we’re looking specifically at the last song on the album “It Ain’t Hard To Tell...
2024-04-19 15:15:00 +0000 UTC View Post