Behind the Beat

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Gingko Press

Due/Published July 2005, 144 pages, cloth

ISBN 1584231971

The revealing photographs found within the pages of Behind the Beat expose the creative spaces of top DJ's and music producers from the UK and US. This book is an open invitation to step into the private world of the hip hop home studio and discover its inner workings. Featured are the studios and equipment of some of the most influential music creators working today including: DJ Premier Dj Spinna, Skitz, Nextmen, Taskforce, Dj Swamp, Dj Cheapshot, E-Swift, Beyond There, Kut masta kurt, Fat jack, Herbaliser, Runaways, Jehst, Beatminerz, Dj Shadow, dj design, Dan the Automator, Chief Xcel, Braintax, Young Einstein, Numark, Cut chemist, Thes one, J zone and Mario Caldato Jnr. Includes an Audio CD with tracks from featured DJs and labels.