Aftermath producer “Focus…” checks in for an exclusive WCS HipHop50 interview
In continuance of our HipHop50 interview specials in celebration of Hip-Hop turning 50 this year (and month), super producer Focus… checks in to have a discussion with our own Todd Davis. Focus… has co-produced with Dr. Dre and produced hits of his own in this industry. Peep the new interview below! First things first, this […]
Focus…, Dem Jointz & Denaun Porter Preview New “Up” Track Off Upcoming ‘Read The PDF’ Project
Five-time Grammy Award-winning producer Focus…, along with two-time Grammy Award-winning producer Dem Jointz and two-time Grammy-nominated producer Denaun Porter of D12 have been working on a collaborative project called Read The PDF. Mr. Porter has a production history beginning with Eminem, having produced Em’s 1996 debut independent album, Infinite. Porter has since built an incredible production credits list by producing for numerous artists including 50 Cent, Royce da […]
K.A.A.N. Drops New 19-Track Album “The High Before You Fall”
K.A.A.N. just dropped off his new 14-track album, The High Before You Fall. The Maryland-born / Los Angeles-based artist released 3 singles off the project: “It Gets Easy” with Grammy Award-winning producer Dem Jointz, “2ya”, and “Time Fly’s”. K.A.A.N. dropped the 15-track Mission Hillz LP earlier this year featuring production from Dem Jointz, Brainstorm, Du Noise, and D-Ace. Born Brandon Perry, K.A.A.N was heavily influenced […]
WCS Exclusive: An Interview with Aftermath Producer Dem Jointz
In our latest interview, WCS co-founder Styles and I had the excellent opportunity to chop it up with acclaimed producer Dem Jointz. Throughout the conversation, he gave us, among other things, insight into what it was like working on Dr. Dre’s and Janet Jackson’s albums simultaneously and his excitement about Snoop’s upcoming release. Plus, he […]
K.A.A.N. Readies New Album “The High Before You Fall”
K.A.A.N. is readying the release of his new album, The High Before You Fall, for this Friday, October 21. The Maryland-born / Los Angeles-based artist released 3 singles off the project: “It Gets Easy” with Grammy Award-winning producer Dem Jointz, “2ya”, and “Time Fly’s”. K.A.A.N. dropped the 15-track Mission Hillz LP earlier this year featuring […]
Symba Drops “Never End Up Broke 2” Featuring Pusha T (Prod. Dem Jointz & Dr. Dre)
Earlier this summer, bay area emcee Symba dropped the, “Never End Up Broke”, a single produced by Grammy Award-winning producers Dem Jointz and Dr. Dre through Island / Atlantic Records. Now, Symba returns with “Never End Up Broke 2” featuring Pusha T, off DJ Drama‘s upcoming Results Take Time (A Gangsta Grillz Special Edition) which drops September 16. Dr. Dre recently captioned his Instagram page saying that Symba […]
Symba Releases New Video To Dem Jointz/Dr. Dre Produced “Never End Up Broke”
Oakland artist Symba is on fire right now with the release of his new Dem Jointz & Dr. Dre produced single “Never End Up Broke”, as previously reported on WestCoastStyles. Now we havve the official video which you can watch below.
Dr. Dre Tells Busta Rhymes He Did 247 Songs During Pandemic & Discusses Recent Work With Snoop Dogg & Marsha Ambrosius
Apparently, Dr. Dre has been a busy man these past couple of years. in recently posted video, Dr. Dre is in the studio with Busta Rhymes, Fredwreck, Dem Jointz, and others discussing the recent work he’s put in. Talking to Bussa Bus, Dre reflects on the pandemic era, and says he recorded 247 songs while […]
Symba Drops “Never End Up Broke” (Prod. Dem Jointz & Dr. Dre) Via Island/Atlantic Records
Bay area emcee Symba just dropped his latest single, “Never End Up Broke”, produced by Grammy Award-winning producers Dem Jointz and Dr. Dre and released through Island / Atlantic Records. Dr. Dre recently captioned his Instagram page saying that Symba was, “One of my new favorites.” The new single comes hot on the heels of “Don’t Condone 2”, which was released earlier this month. Check out […]
Studio Sessions: Symba & Dr. Dre Hanging Out As “Never End Up Broke” Nears Release
While Oakland’s own Symba readies the release of his latest single, “Never End Up Broke”, he and the iconic Dr. Dre captured a moment together doing an impromptu “session” together. In the clip, Dr. Dre substitutes a table for a drum pad and bangs out a beat for Symba to kick a rhyme to. Check […]