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Micro-Chop

Dissecting beatmaking, DJing, music production, rapping, and sampling.

  • Song Deconstructions
  • Album Breakdowns
  • Producer Interviews
  • Micro-Chop Playlists
  • Crate Digging
  • “The Original Two-Track Bounced to a CDR”: The Making of ‘Big Shoes’

    “The Original Two-Track Bounced to a CDR”: The Making of ‘Big Shoes’

    House Shoes and Big Tone on Detroit history, two-track instrumentals, and the seven years it took to make their record.
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    Gino Sorcinelli
    Aug 7, 2019
    “I Like Hitting Pads and Turning Knobs”: A Conversation with Linafornia

    “I Like Hitting Pads and Turning Knobs”: A Conversation with Linafornia

    The versatile L.A. producer discusses bouncing back from a severe car accident, her impressive debut album, and new royalty-free Ableton
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    Gino Sorcinelli
    Jul 12, 2019
    “Either They Fuck With It or They Don’t”: A NAMELESS Interview

    “Either They Fuck With It or They Don’t”: A NAMELESS Interview

    The Flint native on FL Studio trial versions, vintage video game flips, and turning a children’s TV show theme into a classic beat.
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    Gino Sorcinelli
    Jul 23, 2019
    “Yo, I Need Beats Fam, I’m a Fan”: An In-Depth Breakdown of ‘86 Witness’

    “Yo, I Need Beats Fam, I’m a Fan”: An In-Depth Breakdown of ‘86 Witness’

    From a one-off remix to a full-length project, we dive deep into Sean Price and Small Professor’s captivating collaboration.
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    Gino Sorcinelli
    Jun 14, 2019
    “I Like Knowing I’m Alive.”: The Music, Origins, and Process of vhvl

    “I Like Knowing I’m Alive.”: The Music, Origins, and Process of vhvl

    A look at the Harlem native’s impressive story and catalog, from early production born out of necessity to the remarkable bravery shown…
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    Gino Sorcinelli
    May 29, 2019
    “The Universe Kind of Conspires with Us”: The Journey of Jansport J

    “The Universe Kind of Conspires with Us”: The Journey of Jansport J

    The L.A. native discusses the moving story behind “Malcolm (History​)​.,” his methods for building intimate connections with supporters…
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    Gino Sorcinelli
    Apr 15, 2019
    “No Editing, No Nothing”: Capturing Raw Sound and Emotion with (Liv).e

    “No Editing, No Nothing”: Capturing Raw Sound and Emotion with (Liv).e

    Dolfin Records vocalist and producer (Liv).e (pronounced Liv) has long had music as a constant presence in her life. With her mother…
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    Gino Sorcinelli
    Dec 5, 2018
    The Making of 14KT’s Ambitious New Jazz Album ‘For My Sanity’

    The Making of 14KT’s Ambitious New Jazz Album ‘For My Sanity’

    The Ypsilanti native discusses making a song for his mother, using his voice as an instrument, and how the deaths of Philando Castile and…
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    Gino Sorcinelli
    Jun 17, 2019
    “I Don’t Subscribe to That Way of Thinking”: The Inimitable Sound of Suzi Analogue

    “I Don’t Subscribe to That Way of Thinking”: The Inimitable Sound of Suzi Analogue

    From celebrating imperfect vocals and crafting impromptu love songs to childhood tape recordings and the influence of her mother, we…
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    Gino Sorcinelli
    Dec 19, 2018
    The Future of Micro-Chop

    The Future of Micro-Chop

    Or, why I’m not giving away most of my work for free anymore.
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    Gino Sorcinelli
    Jul 7, 2019
    Stevie Nicks Wrote “Dreams” in 10 Minutes Over a Drum Loop

    Stevie Nicks Wrote “Dreams” in 10 Minutes Over a Drum Loop

    Looking back at the failed relationships, all night benders, innovate recording techniques, and drum loop demo that led to Fleetwood Mac’s…
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    Gino Sorcinelli
    Dec 14, 2018
    The Collaboration, Philosophy, and Process Behind ‘Give Thanks’

    The Collaboration, Philosophy, and Process Behind ‘Give Thanks’

    Ohbliv explains the value of building bridges in your artistic community, his rejection of traditional song structure, and the meaning of…
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    Gino Sorcinelli
    Jun 20, 2019
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