With millions of pre-packaged kick drum samples readily available in modern digital audio workstations, programming your own synthesized kick might initially feel like an unnecessary detour. However, building a custom low-end foundation from the ground up takes only seconds and yields a level of mix-tailoring that static samples can rarely match. In this masterclass, we … Read more
Executive Overview The release of “Angels,” the lead single from the forthcoming posthumous album Scratch Is Alive, serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring, cosmic resonance of Jamaican music pioneer Lee “Scratch” Perry. Due for release on November 13 via State of Emergency, the album has been strategically timed to honor what would have … Read more
Executive Overview Years after descending into the physical ether, Rainford Hugh Perry—globally revered as Lee “Scratch” Perry—continues to vibrate at the frequency of the future. The legendary Jamaican record producer, singer, and sonic visionary, whose pioneering work at Kingston’s mythical Black Ark Studio fundamentally shaped reggae, dub, and modern electronic music, has left behind a … Read more
