The Pad Bank w/t Tony Brown

EP023 || Lulla HF & Killer Tame - How To Successfully Collaborate and Record a Project Virtually In this episode of The Pad Bank, I speak to UK based MC, Lulla HF and US based producer and Pad Bank member, Killer Tame. They share how they were able to successfully work together virtually and produce, record and release their debut collaboration EP "Meet Me In Makkovik". ⦿ Check out Meet Me In Makkovik on Bandcamp: https://lullahf.bandcamp.com/album/meet-me-in-makkovik-2  ⦿ Follow Lulla HF: @lulla_hf ⦿ Follow Killer Tame: @killertame ⦿ Check out my latest release: Still Cookin' - EP: https://thepadbank.bandcamp.com/album/still-cookin⦿ For more content visit: http://www.thepadbank.com © 2016 - 2021 Phiah Ltd - All rights reserved.

EP022 || Handing Out Big L's - How I Won a Beat Battle I didn't Even Enter. In this episode of The Pad Bank, I explain how I won a beat battle I didn't even enter. I pay homage to Big L on the 22nd anniversary of hie death. And I review the submission for the Flip It Challenge #206Flip It  Challenge Sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fEcfciWNX0&feature=youtu.beFlip It Challenge playlist: https://soundcloud.com/user-278966789/sets/flip-it-challenge-206Check out my latest release:  Still Cookin' - EP: https://thepadbank.bandcamp.com/album/still-cookin For more content visit: http://www.thepadbank.com © 2016 - 2021 Phiah Ltd - All rights reserved.

EP021 || Rob Russ - Appearing in Hip Hop Evolution - UK vs US Production - Clearing Samples.In this episode of The Pad Bank, I speak to Robert Russell . He shares his experience growing up in Atlanta and how he got started in production. He also tells us about his appearance in Hip Hop Evolution, and we discuss how sampling can hinder you from putting your music out. Check out my latest release: Still Cookin' - EP: https://thepadbank.bandcamp.com/album/still-cookin For more content visit: http://www.thepadbank.com © 2016 - 2021 Phiah Ltd - All rights reserved.

EP020 || SyXon Beatz - Polish Hip Hop Culture and more In this episode of The Pad Bank, I speak to SyXon Beatz. He shares his experience growing up in Poland and discovering Hip Hop Culture. I also address my recent Internet Troll experience :) Follow SyXon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/syxonthebeatz/ Check out SyXonBeatz on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/syxon-beatzListen to Strange & Syxon: https://youtu.be/OJv3UfgwFUM Listen to FrieneMies by A+ (Aye PLUSS) aka Big U.N.C. aka AL Skee aka AR1 on #SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/aGZQq https://youtube.com/watch?v=smZLqWMqbF0&feature=share Check out my latest release:  Still Cookin' - EP: https://thepadbank.bandcamp.com/album/still-cookin For more content visit: http://www.thepadbank.com © 2016 - 2021 Phiah Ltd - All rights reserved.

EP019 ||  CP The Creator - Depression, Inspiration and Receiving Feedback From Jermaine DupriIn this episode of The Pad Bank, I speak to CP The Creator. He shares his experience as a creative and some of the challenges we face. How he accidentally won the Remi Martin production contest. And receiving feedback from Jermaine Dupri, Zaytoven and HitMaka. Check out my Still Cookin' - EP: https://thepadbank.bandcamp.com/album/still-cookin Follow CP The Creator on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cpthecreator/ CP The Creator on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JayJoshRocStar For more content visit: http://www.thepadbank.com © 2016 - 2021 Phiah Ltd - All rights reserved.

EP018 || FT Street Smartz Interview - Working with OC, Pharoahe Monch, Buckwild and more. In this episode of The Pad Bank, I speak to FT of Street Smartz. He shares his experience of working with Hip Hop Royalty OC, Pharoahe Monch and Buckwild. He shares his journey through the music industry, from getting into fights over Wu Tang to making tracks for New Line Cinema. Flip It Challenge Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/user-278966789/sets/flip-it-challenge-winners-of For more content visit: http://www.thepadbank.com Check out the Phiah In My Soul - EP: https://thepadbank.bandcamp.com/album/phiah-in-my-soul-ep © 2016 - 2020 Phiah Ltd - All rights reserved.

EP017 || Announcing Flip It 200 | Lil Wayne Selling Masters | Flip It Challenge 198In this episode of The Pad Bank, I announce the Flip It Challenge #200 with a $100 prize to be won. I talk about Lil Wayne selling his masters to Universal Music Group and I review the submission for the Flip It Challenge #198. My Interview on Source Of The Force: https://youtu.be/KLPwkmX-NNs Soundcloud Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/user-278966789/sets/flip-it-challenge-198 Flip It Challenge Sample: https://youtu.be/ANvA-5QQuC8 For more content visit: http://www.thepadbank.com Check out the Phiah In My Soul - EP: https://thepadbank.bandcamp.com/album/phiah-in-my-soul-ep © 2016 - 2020 Phiah Ltd - All rights reserved.

EP016 - Vanity Metrics | Revisiting Old Beats | Flip It Challenge #197In this episode of The Pad Bank, I talk about Vanity Metrics and my issue with Spotify's Year round up. I share my experience of revisiting some of my old beats and I review the submission for the Flip It Challenge #197. Soundcloud Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/user-278966789/sets/flip-it-challenge-197 Flip It Challenge Sample: https://youtu.be/f2XCvidNFqo For more content visit: http://www.thepadbank.com Phiah In My Soul - EP: https://thepadbank.bandcamp.com/album/phiah-in-my-soul-ep © 2016 - 2020 Phiah Ltd - All rights reserved.

EP015 - Why I Dumped My Online Music Distributor | Flip It Challenge #196Pad Bank Podcast EP015 || Why I Dumped My Online Music Distributor | Flip It Challenge #196 In this episode of The Pad Bank, I update you on the release of my leatest music release. I talk about why I dumped my online music distributor and went direct to consumer and I review the submission for the Flip It Challenge #196. Soundcloud Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/user-278966789/sets/flip-it-challenge-196 Flip It Challenge Sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-i3PLJQvno For more content visit: http://www.thepadbank.com © 2016 - 2020 Phiah Ltd - All rights reserved.

EP014 - Sample Clearance | Software Incompatability | Flip It Challenge #194In this episode of The Pad Bank, I talk about my sample clearence issues related to the release of my new project. I have a moan about the recent software incompatability I experecned with Catalina. I share my thoughts on the upcoming Tribe vs Outkast battle and I review the submission for the Flip It Challenge #193. Soundcloud Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/user-278966789/sets/flip-it-challenge-194 Flip It Challenge Sample: https://youtu.be/7M_66dI6-sI For more content visit: http://www.thepadbank.com © 2016 - 2020 Phiah Ltd - All rights reserved.

EP013 - Flava Matikz Interview - Q-York DJ & ProducerIn this episode of The Pad Bank, I speak to DJ, Producer and Engineer, Flava Matikz. Part of the multi-award winning Filipino-American Hip Hop Duo Q-York Hailing from Queens, New York, We speak about growing up in Queenz during the early 90's and his production journey. Flava Matikz Links: For beats, bookings, inquiries: flavamatikz@q-york.com www.q-york.com www.sptfy.com/flavamatikz www.soundcloud.com/flavamatikz www.youtube.com/flavamatikzqyork www.facebook.com/flavamatikz.qyork www.instagram.com/flavamatikz www.twitter.com/flavamatikz For more content visit: http://www.thepadbank.com © 2016 - 2020 Phiah Ltd - All rights reserved.

EP012 || My New Project | Reusing Samples |Jamaican Influence | Flip It Challenge #193In this episode of The Pad Bank, I announce my new project, I discuss reusing samples that other producers have already used and I explore the powerful influence Jamaican culture has globally, especially in the birth of Hip Hop and I review the submission for the Flip It Challenge #193.Soundcloud Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/user-278966789/sets/flip-it-challenge-193Flip It Challenge Sample: https://youtu.be/-GERhy1kJ98For more content visit: http://www.thepadbank.com© 2016 - 2020 Phiah Ltd - All rights reserved.

The Pad Bank Podcast EP011 || Is BoomBap Dead? | Kanye West | Busta's LP | Flip It Challenge #192In this episode of The Pad Bank, I respond to the question Is Boom Bap Dead, I reflect on the Kenye West interview with Joe Rogan, I talk about the Busta Rhymes New LP, and I review the submission for the Flip It Challenge #191. Soundcloud Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/user-278966789/sets/flip-it-challenge-192 Flip It Challenge Sample: https://youtu.be/Le36YPQMg-c For more content visit: http://www.thepadbank.com © 2016 - 2020 Phiah Ltd - All rights reserved.

The Pad Bank Podcast EP010 || Inspiriation | Sampling Sources | Busta vs TI | Flip It Challenge #191In this episode of The Pad Bank, I talk about being inspired by Roc Marciano's production, Sampling from sources other than vinyl, The Busta Vs TI battle and I review the submission for the Flip It Challenge #191.Soundcloud Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/user-278966789/sets/flip-it-challenge-191Flip It Challenge Sample: https://youtu.be/BCtZ5PSRsRgFor more content visit: http://www.thepadbank.com© 2016 - 2020 Phiah Ltd - All rights reserved.

The Pad Bank Podcast EP009 ||  Flip It Challenge 190 | Art of Sampling | Equipment Collectors.In this episode of The Pad Bank, I talk about Sampling as an Artform, Equipment Collectors and I review the submission for the Flip It Challenge #190.Soundcloud Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/user-278966789/sets/flip-it-challenge-190For more content visit: http://www.thepadbank.com© 2016 - 2020 Phiah Ltd - All rights reserved.

Pad Bank Podcast EP008 || Flip It Challenge #189 | Akai Force 3.0.5 Update | Facebook Beat Reviews.  In this episode of The Pad Bank, I talk about the latest Akai Force firmware update 3.0.5. I have a bit of a rant about people doing random beat reviews on Facebook. And I review all the beat submissions for the Flip It Challenge #189. Soundcloud Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/user-278966789/sets/flip-it-challenge-189 For more content visit: http://www.thepadbank.com© 2016 - 2020 Phiah Ltd - All rights reserved.

In this episode of The Pad Bank, I announce the official launch of the Pad Bank Website and I review all the beat submissions for the Flip It Challenge #188. For more content visit: http://www.thepadbank.com© 2016 - 2020 Phiah Ltd - All rights reserved.

In this episode of The Pad Bank, I speak to J Beats – A Drummer, Music director and Certified Gold and Platinum Sesac producer music producer from Detroit. Instagram: @jo_nathanj @hothittersmusic2© 2016 – 2020 Phiah Ltd – All rights reserved. 

In this episode I discuss issues of negativity in the producer community. I've seen it, I've experienced it myself, and I've challenged it. 

In this episode, I explore the battle taking place bewteen Rap legeds De La Soul and the once legendary, but now notorious record label Tommy Boy.De La Souls catalog with the label has been plagued by legal issues over uncleared samples for 30 years. Their music has never have been legally available on streaming services and the catalog has moved from Tommy Boy to Warner Bros. and back again without the sampling issues being resolved. The Tommy Boy rep added sampling wasn't the primary source of their disagreement and “negotiating points are still to be finalized.” Tommy Boy Records has made a decision regarding De La Soul's digital catalog. According to a statement from the label, they have decided to postpone its release in light of the controversy surrounding the terms of their agreement with the legendary Hip Hop trio. “Because Tommy Boy has not had the opportunity to sit down together with De La Soul and finalize our negotiations — something we've wanted to do for months — we have decided to postpone the digital release of their catalog scheduled for tomorrow,” the statement reads. “We know fans are eager to hear these amazing recordings and we are hopeful for a quick resolution.” The group's first six albums — including the 1989 classic 3 Feet High and Rising — was expected to arrive on all digital platforms on Friday (March 1) at midnight. But De La Soul was incredibly vocal about the situation on their Instagram page and inadvertently sparked a Tommy Boy Boycott. As a result, TIDAL agreed not to participate in the streaming deal. In a recent interview with HipHopDX, Maseo said the boycott was completely organic. “Let me tell you what's crazy,” he explained. “We flirted with the idea of a boycott for a long time — for about a good month-and-a-half. We honestly wanted to be really clear on it being a boycott. It just sat there on our tongue. We were like, ‘What the fuck do we do!?' “We legally can't fight and can't afford to fight. We ended up refraining from that. Tom Silverman can legally do this. It's pretty much turned into a protest to us and a boycott for the fans. The boycott manifested on its own. It had been up to this point just a protest.”

In this episode I explore the relationship between old production styles vs the new production style. I hear a lot of older heads criticising the young generation of music producers and artists. But are we to quick to judge them? 

In this episode, I review the submissions for 51st Flip It sample challenge. I address an issue of Biting and discuss track sequencing and arrangement in beat making.

In this first episode, I explain what The Pad Bank is, tell you about the weekly Flip It Challenge and give you a brief introduction into who I am.