Inkwell on 32 Twos: This is one of the first beats I ever made using the Reason program. It was a very simple process that consisted of chopping one-measure samples of a George Benson song and laying it over some drums. The disarrayed drums in the beginning represent the process of shuffling through drums while making a beat, as the pattern gradually starts coming together.

Listen to 32 Twos

The Beat making workshops happens in our Delgado Studio, every Thursday. Youth participants learn how to create their own music using various software and instruments housed in our very own recording studio. To learn more about the Delgado Studio, Inkwell's Beats, or get involved yourself, call us at (401) 467-0701.

Here are two more for you ears!

Inkwell on Underdog: The "Underdog" beat is one of my personal favorites mostly because it doesn't sound like a typical Hip-Hop beat, besides the 808's. I chopped up vocal samples from the Underdog theme song and used bass instruments and synths to put it all together. I also constructed all of the drums myself.

Listen to Underdog

Inkwell on Woo Sah: Ever since I first heard this sample on Sesame Street, the "Pinball Number Count" has always been something I wanted to sample. When I first started making it, it sounded like crap and I couldn't line up the sample with the drums and the added bass but once I got the hang of it, everything else fell into place. I love this beat because it gives the feeling that the intended artist tends to have a little fun on the song in the concept.

Listen to Woo Sah