Found at NYTimes.com By: BEE-SHYUAN CHANG The singer, songwriter and producer Pharrell Williams, 38, is a music consultant, along with Hans Zimmer, for this year’s Academy Awards ceremony. Mr. Williams was a founder of the fashion… read more


Clap Cognac: Feb. 22nd “We Can Get Up” (ft. Clip) (prod. Analize) Feb.23rd “My Style” (ft. Stixx A Mill) (prod. Killamessiah)
Two new joints from Clap Cognac for Clap History Month. I have to admit, I’m impressed, dude has come through with a cut everyday since the first of the month. Check out “We Can Get… read more
[DECONSTRUCTED] Meek Mill ft. Rick Ross “Ima Boss” [Russell W.]
This is pretty ill. Producer Russell W. deconstructs Meek Mill and Rick Ross‘ “Ima Boss” produced by Jahlil then recreates the joint.

Grammy Award Winning Producer Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis Introduces Production Company “Wonda Music”
Grammy Award-winning super producer, studio owner, songwriter, philanthropist and CEO Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis is embarking on the most monumental phase of his career. The self-taught musician broke out onto the music scene with his contribution… read more
Headed to NBA All-Star Weekend in Orlando? Win Tickets to Takers II w/ Chris Brown on 2/25 via the iStandard iStore
Hey There, Planning on heading down to Orlando this weekend for NBA All-Star Weekend? We’ve partnered with our friends over at Zingari Promotions for a special campaign for those participating in this weekend’s activities…. read more

Beat Boys Club – “Do it Big Remix” iStandard Exclusive [Audio]
An iStandardProducers.com exclusive joint from the Beat Boys Club! Check out the “Do It Big Remix” from their upcoming Son of a Beats mixtape. Looking forward to the project. Stream and download the cut below.
Tito Lopez In The Studio With Organized Noize
Tito Lopez In The Studio with Organized Noize from Roundabout Marketing on Vimeo. Tito Lopez continues to open the ears and eyes of legendary producers. After hitting the studio a couple times with Dr. Dre, the Mississippi… read more
The History Of The “Amen Break”
Ill shit. This fascinating, brilliant 20-minute video narrates the history of the “Amen Break,” a six-second drum sample from the b-side of a chart-topping single from 1969. This sample was used extensively in early hiphop… read more

DJ Naim – “Trapping In My Sleep” [Audio] Prod. by iStandard Alum The Elements
New music from iStandard alum The Elements. “Trapping In My Sleep” is the first single off his upcoming EP, I Got Next. The cut features Sheek Louch, Pusha T, Bun B, Blue Davinci and Calico… read more

DJ Pizzo – Blog So Hard [Mixtape]
The good folks over at HipHopSite.com dropped Blog So Hard, DJ Pizzo’s new mixtape built around the HHS 2011 Year-In-Review: The 25 Greatest Mixtape Bangers list, yesterday. I have spent a good chunk of the afternoon bangin’ it… read more
Audimatic (The Audible Doctor & maticulous) – “Broken Cup” [Video]
Some ill shit from the homies maticulous and The Audible Doctor. Check out the new video for the first official release by Audimatic (The Audible Doctor & maticulous). “Broken Cup” is the second single off maticulous’ The maticulous EP. Raps by The Audible Doctor,… read more
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