Episode 330: Making Your Own Samples with Rob Viktum
Since we speak about the pros and cons of making sample-based music on this show quite often, it’s only right that we invite a producer on the show who has been on both sides. Aside for producing tracks for Conway, Murs, Ras Kass, and Brother Ali, Texas producer Rob Viktum is a composer and sound designer who makes samples that are used by other producers. In this episode, we speak to him about his start…
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Blueprint “Fix Your Own Plate” Music Video Debut
The first single and music video “Fix Your Own Plate” from Blueprint’s upcoming EP, Falling Down, is officially here. Directed and edited by Blueprint, the single gives a great glimpse into the sound and feel of his new Falling Down project that will be released on April 23rd. Hit the link to watch/listen:
Episode 329: The Return of Flyers
Once upon a time, you couldn’t go to any live event without seeing flyers all over the place. But nowadays the majority of people rely exclusively on online promotion like facebook events. In this episode, Blueprint and Illogic break down how this change has created a huge opportunity for artists who want to employ this strategy. Hit the link to watch/listen to episode 329 of Super Duty Tough Work, The Return of Flyers:
Blueprint Announces Four New Falling Down Tour Dates in Florida
Florida has always been one of the most supportive states for Blueprint, so it’s only right he brings his falling down tour there for four shows this spring, three of which are free to the public! Hit the link for details:
Blueprint’s Falling Down Tour Visits Dunedin, FL on May 5th
Blueprint brings his Falling Down tour to Dunedin, FL on May 5th. Hit the link for details:
Blueprint’s Falling Down tour visits Cape Coral, FL on May 3rd
Blueprint’s Falling Down tour visits Cape Coral, FL on May 3rd. Hit the link for details:
Blueprint’s Falling Down Tour Stops in Orlando, FL
Blueprint’s Falling Down tour visits Orlando, FL on May 2nd. Hit the link for details:
Blueprint’s Falling Down Tour Visits Miami, FL on May 4th
Blueprint is bring his Falling Down tour to Miami, FL on Saturday May 4th. Hit the link for details:
Blueprint announces Falling Down album release show in Cincinnati, OH
Blueprint will return to his former stomping ground Cincinnati, OH to play an album release show for his new ep Falling Down on Sunday April 28th. Hit the link for details and tickets:
Blueprint Announces “Falling Down” Release Show in Columbus on April 27th
Blueprint will be playing an album release party for his upcoming EP, Falling Down, on Saturday April 27th in Columbus, OH. Hit the link for details and tickets:
Blueprint Adds Milwaukee, WI Show to his Falling Down Tour
Blueprint and DJ Detox just added a Milwaukee, WI date to his Falling Down tour. Tickets are on sale now. So if you’re in the area, get your tickets now. Hit the link for details:
Episode 328: Knowing When to Call it Quits
Everybody can talk about success, but not many can talk about dealing with failure. This week Blueprint discusses the events that led him to shut down his trucking company to focus on music again and how he’s been dealing with the feeling of failure associated with not achieving his end goal. Hit the link to watch/listen to Super Duty Tough Work episode 328, Knowing When to Call it Quits, out now:
Blueprint announces Dayton, OH album release party
To celebrate the release of his upcoming EP, Falling Down, Blueprint has announced that he will be playing an album release party on Friday April 26th at Blind Bob’s in Dayton, OH. Details below:
Episode 327: Album Reviews
The long-awaited return of album reviews by the Super Duty Tough Work crew. In this episode, they review recent albums from Dibiase & Raz Fresco, Planet Asia & Midaz the Beast, Blockhead, and Larry June & The Alchemist. Hit the link to watch/listen to 327 of the Super Duty Tough Work podcast, Album Reviews:
Blueprint Announces Release of New “Falling Down” EP
As a fixture in underground hip-hop for the last twenty years, MC/Producer Blueprint was known for his high output that featured a wide catalog of vocal and production albums. That high output came to and end in 2019 when the covid pandemic shut down the music industry, leaving Blueprint and many other artists unsure of how to proceed in a world where everything was shut down. All of the sudden, the albums, tours, and subsequent…
