Mon$rock

On Episode 075, today's guest is from Woodland, California, a Producer, Photographer, Videographer, Community Activist, Collaborator and Architect of Flipabeatclub…Mon$rock. Enjoy!

We talk about his signature moniker, musical upbringings/inspirations, being exposed to different genres of music by his Father, Boot Camp Klik, Redman, DJ Premier, The Alkaholiks, Eric Serman and others. Being exposed to the 1 of 4 Pillars of Hip-Hop at an early age (Emceeing). Mon$rock names his G.B.O.A.T. (Greatest Beat of All Time) "Runnin" by Pharcyde Produced by J Dilla. He names his Beatmaker/Music Producer Superheros (DJ Premier, J Dilla, Dibia$e and more). He creates his music using analog and DAWs music production equipment (All the MPCs created haha, SP404 MKII, Serato Studio, Koala Sampler and more). He talks about the Nomad EP with Emcee Paini (Check it out here). He describes what the Woodland, California Beat Scene looks like from his perspective. He talks about joining forces with the "Slap Master General"...Dibia$e, Twelves Wax Record Store to create an incredible movement in the Woodland and Sacramento beat scene with FlipABeatClub and its world-wide chapters. Mon$rock left some inspiring words for Beatmakers and what's in store for the end of 2022 (Some Slight with Emcees & Funky Sweater Party Vol. II Coming Soon) into 2023.

Mon$rock's Recommendations:
1. Read "Audio Dynamics: Compression Techniques for Modern Mixing and Mastering" by Daddy Kev
2. Read "Dilla Time: The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, The Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm" by Dan Charnas
3. Watch "The Freshest Kids: A History of B-Boy Documentary
4. Support and Listen ***Sleeper Joint*** Versions by DMKTZ

Intro Music: "introspekt" from interloops by impreshn
Featured Music: Various tracks from Mon$rock Music Discography (Available Here)
Social Media: @Monsrock
Website: https://linktr.ee/Monsrock

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