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This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to 'Got’ by Mos Def. Another favorite of mine from his debut album Black On Both Sides. This riff is in A minor and uses practically every note in the A major scale. There's need to worry though, this riff is real easy to get. So lets get it! @yasiinbeyy Support the show! Subscribe to Funky Tech Radio on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or any...

This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to 'No More Parties in L.A. ’ by Kanye West. Let us hop on the funk train and ride to a more recent era. This gem from 2016 came across my shuffle and the funk found its way to episode 43. The way the drums lock in with the bass do wonders for the groove, which makes this track a treat to dig in to! @kanyewest @madlib @kendricklamar Support...

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 42: Sally Got A One Track Mind This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to 'Sally Got A One Track Mind ’ by Diamond D. This is one of those songs, (bass line especially) that I remember hearing throughout my childhood. I’m talking way back-before genres mattered and the groove was all you felt. Come take this trip down memory lane as we groove to one of the...

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 41: Way 2 Fonky This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to 'Way 2 Fonky’ by DJ Quik. If you haven’t noticed the trend, the west coast legends have been knee deep in the funk from the gate! This riff is great practice for using the open strings on the bass, and helps you focus more on feeling than fretting notes. Lets continue following the funk! Support th...

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 40: What Cool Breezes Do This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to 'What Cool Breezes Do’ by Digable Planets. Hip Hop jazz for the funky 4-0! This smooth riff is a G#m9 chord in the key of B Major. It’s simple enough to learn, yet challenging enough to keep you hands busy. Lets dig in and find out what cool breezes do! @planetsdigable @ladybugmecca @offic...

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 39: It's Funky Enough This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to 'It's Funky Enough’ by The D.O.C. A classic song dropped at the rise of his career, we missed many more classics from him due to the loss of his voice. However, D.O.C was a main contributor to the success of N.W.A by being a writer for the group. This party rocker will always be funky enough...

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 38: Meat Grinder This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to 'Meat Grinder’ by Madvillain. This riff is in F# Major, yet the root is A#, which gives this riff a dark A# Phrygian sound. Happy Halloween and salute to gritty, grimy Hip Hop! Support the show! Subscribe to Funky Tech Radio on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or anywhere you enjoy your favorite pod...

Link: https://rebrand.ly/hiphopriffoftheweek37 This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to 'Dwyck’ by GangStarr. Another classic! We finally make it back to the Mecca of Golden Era Hip Hop and embrace a funky bass line found by the legend @djpremier. It’s a simple, yet deceiving lick in G Major, so let @BreezyBrainstorm walk you through it! RIP GURU Support the show! Subscribe to F...

Link: https://rebrand.ly/hiphopriffoftheweek36 This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to 'What's The Difference’ by Dr. Dre. A classic that speaks for itself, this cut from Dre’s album ‘2001’ sounds like a an epic hip hop orchestra, with amazing features from @xzibit & @eminem. It’s a simple bounce in B Minor, real easy to decipher This is how we continue our Funky Ride on the We...

Link: https://rebrand.ly/hiphopriffoftheweek35 Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 35: If You Must This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to 'If You Must’ by Del The Funky Homosapien. You might recognize this track from Tony Hawks Pro Skater back in 2001, but the album this song was on is called ‘Both Sides of the Brain’. Been listening to that album for years and its still dope! Salute to...

Link: https://rebrand.ly/hiphopriffoftheweek34 Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 34: Gin & Juice This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to 'Gin & Juice’ by Snoop Doggy Dogg. Another classic track from the legendary Doggystyle album. Funky Tech Radio took a quick hiatus, now lets get in the groove and back to the funk! @snoopdogg Support the show! Subscribe to Funky Tech Radio on iTunes, G...

Link: https://rebrand.ly/hiphopriffoftheweek33   Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 33: Express Yourself   This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to ’Express Yourself’ by N.W.A.  This classic track has a very simple yet iconic bassline consisting only the first 5 notes of the Eb Major scale. A positive nostalgic rhythm full of funk! @DrDre @IceCube   Support the show! Subscribe to Funky Te...

Link: https://rebrand.ly/hiphopriffoftheweek32   Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 32: Daydreamin’   This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to ’Daydreamin’ by Lupe Fiasco.  A gem of a song from his debut album, Food & Liquor, that fuses a dope sample, amazing lyrical content, and pure Philly soul! @lupefiasco @missjillscott   Support the show! Subscribe to Funky Tech Radio on iTunes, Goog...

Link: https://rebrand.ly/hiphopriffoftheweek31  This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to ’Let It Rain’ by Cypress Hill.  If you haven’t noticed, I have a love for smooth, groovy yet hard hitting boom bap beats with grimy lyricism. Thank you @cypresshill @breal @sendog!   Support the show! Subscribe to Funky Tech Radio on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or anywhere you enjoy your...

Link: http://bit.ly/FutureFunkFlow05     Welcome back! Episode 5 of Future Funk Flow is a test (experiment, if you will) of a video recording of a quick live beat session. These are just a few beats I’ve been cooking up, nothing fully finished. Drop your comments in the comment section on Youtube and Facebook at Breezy Brainstorm! Or if you just want to listen to the audio, you can check it out on...

Link: https://rebrand.ly/hiphopriffoftheweek30  Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 30: Halftime   This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to ’Halftime’ by Nas.  A classic groove from a classic track on one of the greatest Hip Hop albums of all time. Lets dive deeper and work out the low end! @Nas @MassAppeal @MassAppealRecs   Support the show! Subscribe to Funky Tech Radio on iTunes, Google...

Link: https://rebrand.ly/hiphopriffoftheweek29   This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to ’Can’t Knock The Hustle’ by Jay-Z. A track off his debut album that sounds like it could still fit on his new joint #444. This bass line is so simple yet keeps the mood of the entire track. Opinions aside (for his new album), Reasonable Doubt will always be a classic to me! @rocnation   Sup...

Link: https://rebrand.ly/hiphopriffoftheweek28  This week, we will be learning how to vibe through the bass line to ’Glass House’ by Big K.R.I.T. What’s more fitting for #4thofJuly than a hot batch of southern funk vibes? This tune was instant favorite of mine as soon as I heard it. Throw this track on during your cookout and enjoy your holiday! @bigkrit @spitta_andretti   Support the show! Subscr...

Link: https://rebrand.ly/hiphopriffoftheweek27   Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 27: Resurrection   This week, we will be learning how to mellow out the bass line to ’Resurrection’ by Common. Positive vibes and positive energy over a simple yet warm bassline; it doesn’t take much to get you feeling right.  This is the power of good music!  @common   Support the show! Subscribe to Funky Tech Radio on iTun...

Link: https://rebrand.ly/hiphopriffoftheweek26 Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 26: Pack The Pipe This week, we will be learning how to mellow out the bass line to ’Pack The Pipe’ by The Pharcyde. I hope you all enjoyed your Memorial Day weekend, and if you’re down with the herbal […]

https://rebrand.ly/hiphopriffoftheweek25 Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 25: Boom Biddy Bye Bye This week, we will be learning how to groove out the bass line to ’Boom Biddy Bye Bye’ by Cypress Hill. We’re 25 episodes in and going strong! Today we get to analyze a Hip […]

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 24: Shadowboxin’ Link: https://rebrand.ly/hiphopriffoftheweek24 This week, we will be learning how to groove out the bass line to ’Shadowboxin’ by GZA. My true Hip Hop Heads know that the Liquid Swords album is an absolute classic and that the Iron Lung murdered this beat. Study your history! Support the show! Subscribe to Funky Tech Radio […]

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 23: Swept Away Link: https://rebrand.ly/hiphopriffoftheweek23 This week, we will be learning how to groove out the bass line to ’Swept Away’ by The Roots. When the baseline is simple, you know it’s all about the feeling. And I feel a 90’s neo-jazz vibe coming from this one! @theroots […]

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 21: Distortion To Static Link: https://rebrand.ly/hiphopriffoftheweek21 This week, we will be learning how to slide through the bass line to ‘Distortion To Static’ by The Roots. I absolutely love this album. There’s so much to learn and enjoy from each song. Gritty Hip Hop on the live tip! @theroots @blackthought @questlove Support the […]

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 20: So Fresh, So Clean Link: https://rebrand.ly/hiphopriffoftheweek20 This week, we will be learning how to play the melodic bass line to the classic groove, ‘So Fresh, So Clean’ by OutKast. The live instrumentation incorporated into the southern grooves of Hip Hop has always aided in keeping the genre fresh and timeless. Take notes! @outkast @organizednoize […]