by Soul Surplus Staff
May 11, 2018
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We took a closer look at what John Mayer revealed about the construction of the new record "New Light" and the collaborative process between him and No I.D.
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by Soul Surplus Staff
May 10, 2018
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What do artists like Stevie Wonder, Michael McDonald, Depeche Mode, Herbie Hancock, Michael Jackson, and Toto have in common? Well, besides all of them being legends, each of these esteemed acts have incorporated the Yamaha DX7 into their recordings.
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by Soul Surplus Staff
May 08, 2018
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While the uproar certainly has everyone focusing on the satirical genius of the content we felt it would be cool to dissect the production of this song for the producer community. Here are 3 production tricks we noticed in the making of "This is America."
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by Soul Surplus Staff
May 07, 2018
While finishing up The Black Pack, a great discussion ensued, on some of the greatest rock samples in hip-hop in recent memory. We figured we would share a few we considered some of the most memorable.
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by Soul Surplus Staff
May 04, 2018
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3 tips to build and leverage a positive network as a producer.
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by Soul Surplus Staff
May 03, 2018
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If there is one thing that we have made abundantly clear here at Soul Surplus, it is that aside from our own talents as professional musicians, we rely on real analog gear to properly capture the soul sonics we are collectively known for.
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