"In this episode WLPWR and Brian Onrea talk with legendary producer K-Def (worked with Marley Marl, Lords of The Underground, Monie Love, Positive K, Craig Mack, Shabba Ranks, Ghostface Killa, Old Dirty Bastard, UGK, Diddy etc).
In this amazing conversation, they discuss:
- His early musical influences coming out of New Jersey
- Getting into music production initially and his initial work with KRS 1 and Boogie Down Productions
- Being a student and learning music production techniques from Marly Marl
- Producing on Lords of The Underground “Here Come The Lords” album, specifically his state of mind when making the beats for “Funky Child” and “Chief Rocka”
- Producing the underground classic “How Nice I am” for artist World Renoun
- His connection to Sugarhill Records and his connection and influence on WLPWR
- What producer(s) he gets inspired by
- He gives up some clues on his unique sample chopping and isolation techniques
- His philosophy on releasing music (He has several instrumental projects available on platforms)"
Interview begins at 41:15. K-Def's "In The Moment" instrumental LP available now.
"Long out of print, K-def's Redefinition debut album is back as a special edition reissue. "Night Shift", first released in the fall of 2011, boasts it's original track line-up with added bonus cuts of alternate mixes and some rare or previously unreleased tracks on LP. A brand new cover is only fitting for the occasion.
Notable for K's diverse beat selection and immaculately presented soundscapes, Night Shift is an all around great value. In addition to the entertaining instrumentals, guest appearances from Rob O of I.N.I. fame (Pete Rock & Grap Luva) and an early collaboration with Raw Poetic make this album unbeatable. K-Def is known to many as the hardest working producer in hip-hop. He wouldn't hold such confined to normal business hours. With no curfew in sight, work shifts from days to nights." - REDEF Records
Available for digital download at Amazon and on vinyl here at REDEF's site.
Limited to 300 units in High Gloss jackets
Following on the success of K-Def's two recently sold out vinyl releases (Gangster Instrumentals + In The Moment)
Night Shift includes a remake of PR & CL Smooth's ""Escapism"" featuring Rob O of INI (Pete Rock & Grap Luva)
ALBUM TRACKLISTING
01 - ESCAPISM Featuring ROB O of INI
02 - SUPA HEATH - ALT MIX (previously only available on flexi)
03 - AND I WONDER (previously unreleased interlude)
04 - FROM DA BRAIN
05 - SPARKLE
06 - TIMES CHANGE
07 - SLOW TWO STEP
08 - NIGHT OWLS MAIN VOCAL featuring RAW POETIC
09 - IMAGINE THAT (previously unreleased interlude)
10 - FOR DEFS SAKE (previously only available on 45)
11 - GHETTOMANS HIDEOUT THEME (previously only available on 45)
12 - NIGHT OWLS INSTRUMENTAL (previously unreleased)
13 - BIRD FLYING HIGH (previously only available on 45)
"The nostalgic process inspired K to incorporate all this weapons to make timeless current day music regardless of perceived limitations. Creatives often refer to their optimal stride in coined terms like "The magic hour" or "In the zone". Using all the tools and experience at his disposal (mainly MPC's), K captured his stride documented in these generous 23 tracks. When asked about the album's background and composition, he said simply, (he) "was in the moment". It resonated and there you have it. K-Def's new LP is titled "In the Moment" so you're "in luck" if you're "in the know"." - Redef Records
Always keeping true to Hip Hop's essence while aiming to bring redefinition through the union of veteran and emerging talent, REDEF Records embraces the power of the drum in breakbeat projects by producer, bandleader and drummer PVD and DJ Mekalek/K-Def.
Feel the Funk of a label who represents the fundamentals of Hip Hop like none other and get your copy of these projects here at Amazon or at Juno Records.
"The old saying goes, "Knowledge is Power", yet for such a popular catchphrase, common sense is still arguably uncommon. Leave it up to K.A.A.N. to take intelligence from rarity to readily available for the masses. " - REDEF Records
from: UndergroundHipHop.com
U.S.A. and Russia unite on a 2014 Redefinition Records banger as MC Raw Poetic flows to the pleasant chords and heavy drums of KOVSH from Moscow to show love to the world through Hip Hop. Check out KOVSH's beat compilation below for more of the rawness from Russia's Hip Hop scene as he gets busy on production using the MPC2000 and SP1200 drum machines.
Classic Artifacts sound with the help of new emerging talent on production who understand the El and Tame essence of Hip Hop! Check out the press release by REDEF and get your copy of the new single digitally at iTunes or on cassette and 10" vinyl here at Juno and Amazon.
"From the fading SMPTE sound and the melancholic opening sax riff to “Wrong Side Of Da Tracks,” the Artifacts endeared fans with their back- and-forth wordplay and honest rhyming, paying homage to an oft-forgotten aspect of Hip Hop culture: graffiti art. The New Jersey duo went on a mission of demolition as Tame One and El Da Sensei’s lyrical onslaught was perfectly paired with no holds barred production from some of the best boardsmiths of the day. Their aptly titled debut Between a Rock and a Hard Place (1994) symbolized both the blue-collar work ethic Tame and El put forth in their craft and a clever reference to “Brick City,” better known as Newark, NJ. This momentum carried over to their second (and final) album That’s Them (1997), which showed an ability to grow lyrically while maintaining a strong eye and ear on quality control.
Fast-forward to 2014. On this outing, Tame and El team up, reuniting for a rare appearance with Redefinition Records for their latest single “All Points Bulletin (APB).” Seattle’s Def Dee deftly handles the production duties on Side-A and Germany’s Klaus Layer runs the remix on the flip side, but please understand: this is a “Nu Jeruz” affair. With that said, Redef provides a home for the two veteran MCs to showcase their talents sans the restrictions and constraints of a corporate machine exerting its will to mold the artists into something artificial versus “artifact”ual. The music takes on an organic feel and leaves the listener feeling like Tame and El haven’t missed a beat. Rounding out the north NJ connection is K-Def, who lends his mastering prowess to the project. This synergy is felt through geographical bonds and an overall desire to make the best art possible, with more music coming to a speaker near you.
The Artifacts continue to “show and prove” with their indelible stamp left on Hip Hop, irrespective of time. Never rule out industry vets with an undeniable dedication to all aspects of the culture...can’t forget New Jersey. "
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