Hip Hop Riff of the Week 165: Fryin’ Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest In this video, we're diving deep into the bass line of the soulful and seductive track "Fryin’" by Spillage Vi…

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 164: Devil In A New Dress Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest In this video, we're diving deep into the bass line of the soulful and seductive track "Devil In…

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 163: Earth Travelers Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest In this video, we are breaking down the groovy bass line of "Earth Travelers" by People Under The Sta…

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 162: Serial Killa Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest Today, we're breaking down the bass line of "Serial Killa" by Snoop Dogg featuring D.O.C., RBX, and Tha …

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 161: Wicked Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest Hey there, bass players and hip hop fans! Today, we're diving into the classic bass line of "Wicked" by Ice Cu…

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 160: The Unseen Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest Bass players, hip hop heads, and fans of the legendary Madlib, today we're delving into the low-end magic …

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 159: Music Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to "Music" by Erick Sermon. This classic track is from…

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 158: Bomb Thrown Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to "Bomb Thrown" by Czarface and MF DOOM. Bass p…

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 157: Gettin’ Up Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to "Gettin’ Up" by Q-Tip. This classic track is f…

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 156: Make Your Mind Up Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to "Make Your Mind Up" by Souls of Mischie…

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 155: Regulate Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bassline of Warren G's classic hit "Regulate." Released in 19…

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 154: Palmolive Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to "Palmolive" by Freddie Gibbs and Madlib. This s…

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 153: Uknowhowwedo Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to "Uknowhowwedo" by Bahamadia. This song, from…

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 22: Tha Shiznit Link: https://rebrand.ly/hiphopriffoftheweek22 This week, we will be learning how to hop through the bass line to ’Tha Shiznit’ by Snoop Dogg. As an early G-Funk classic that has always been one of my favorite songs, I take much pleasure in teaching […]--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com…

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 152: I Like It Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to "I Like It" by Grand Puba. The song is known fo…

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 151: There’s Something Goin’ On Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to There’s Something Goin’ On by …

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 150: Daytona 500 Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Daytona 500 by Ghostface Killah. Ayo we did i…

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 149: Path To Rhythm Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Path To Rhythm by Bahamadia. We're one sto…

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 148: Carefree Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Carefree by Mick Jenkins. This jawn popped on my…

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 147: Thelonius Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Thelonius by Common. This slightly tricky riff …

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 146: Temperature's Rising Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Temperature's Rising by Mobb Deep. D…

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 145: Mama Said Knock You Out Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Mama Said Knock You Out by LL Coo…

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 144: Funkin' Around Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Funkin' Around by OutKast. The four note r…

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 143: Take Two and Pass Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Take Two and Pass by Gang Starr. I reme…

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 142: He Say She Say Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to He Say She Say by Lupe Fiasco. What a grea…

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 141: Smoked Out Loced Out Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Smoked Out Loced Out by Three 6 Mafi…

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 140: Don't Kill My Vibe Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Don't Kill My Vibe by Kendrick Lamar. …

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 139: Check The Rhime Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Check The Rhime by A Tribe Called Quest. …

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 138: Little Death Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Little Death by Lupe Fiasco. This album is u…

Hip Hop Riff of the Week 137: Guns Are Drawn Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Guns Are Drawn by The Roots. This was a re…

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 136: Make Your Mind Up Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Make Your Mind Up by Souls Of Mischief.…

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 135: Let Me Ride Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Let Me Ride by Dr Dre. I'm mad exited to teac…

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 134: Runnin' Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Runnin' by The Pharcyde. This is a chill riff to …

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 133: Whateva Will Be Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Whateva Will Be by A Tribe Called Quest. …

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 132: Pacifics Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Pacifics by Digable Planets. It was only a matte…

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 131: Speed Law Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Speed Law by Mos Def. This entire album was my …

PREVIOUSLY AIRED 1-25-2015 The Prequel to Low End Theories: Encouragement For All Music Artists - Specifically Hip Hop Artists - To Start Playing An Instrument! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest Support: Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/funkytechradio/su…

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 130: Dear Summer Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Dear Summer by Jay-Z. We’re a week into summer and we all already know that it's gonna be a wild one. Lets stay fo…

PREVIOUSLY AIRED 1-25-2015 Welcome to Low End Theories! This series is for Hip Hop Artists who are interested in entering the world of music theory. In this first (official) episode, I will discuss the two essential items you will need to begin your musical journey. Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Ho…

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 129: As We Enter Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to As We Enter by Nas & Damian Marley. As we enter the summer, #Juneteenth and more, it feels like we’re entering a n…

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 128: Good Times Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! Riff of the Week Song Request Form - Use this form to request a song for the Hip Hop Riff of the Week: https://rebrand.ly/riffrequest This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Good Times by Styles P. I got my G-Host bundle…

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 127: The Watcher This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to The Watcher by Dr. Dre. Another fitting theme this week: peep game and observe before reacting emotionally. Said emotions have been high lately; lets remember keep our eyes peeled for the truth and to not blind ourselves unintentionally with anger …

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 126: Alright This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Alright by Kendrick Lamar. Ya’ll already know what time it is. It’s a gift and a curse that we have music that reflects the trying times we’re living in. Music is often a reminder of issues in society that we've yet to address and resolve, so it’s impo…

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 125: Imaginary Player This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Imaginary Player. by Jay-Z. The original song came on the radio the other day and just like that, I knew which riff was next. This one is in F# Dorian, which means we’re starting on the second note of the E major scale. This riff might be one …

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 124: Job This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Job by Curren$y. This super smooth groove goes out to all the folks going through employment troubles due Big Rona on the block. Create your own script, stick to it, and keep your head to the sky. Jets, fool. @spitta_andretti Subscribe: Funky Tech Radio is…

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 123: Buggin’ Out This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to Buggin’ Out by A Tribe Called Quest. I wanted to do this riff much earlier in the game, but at the time I thought I needed a 5 string bass to get busy. I was wrong hahaha. This smooth groove is in the key of Bb minor and starts on that low F. There…

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 122: Kon Queso This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to ’Kon Queso’ by MF DOOM (I know I called it Yee Haw in the video, I heard the single first and I often forget its name on the album, #MMFood . Easily one of my favorite DOOM songs, he goes bananas on this joint. This lesson is essentially an extension…

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 120: Still Blazin' This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to ’Still Blazin’ by Wiz Khalifa. I had to give my fellow bass heads a treat for lesson 120. Kush & Orange Juice is a super classic mixtape and had its 10 year anniversary on April 14th; hearing this song again years later had me wondering why I did…

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 121: It Sounded Like A Roc This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to ’It Sounded Like A Roc’ by KMD. This episode is an uncanny one. Something just struck me to start listening to the album Black Bastards about a week ago. I knew #DJSubroc passed in a car accident, but I never knew the date: April 23. RIP …

Hip Hop Riff Of The Week 119: Brown Skin Lady Podcast episode out now. Full video on Youtube. Link to both in bio! This week, we will be learning how to play the bass line to ‘Brown Skin Lady’ by BlackStar. A lifetime classic and an ode to the beautiful brown ladies in this world that definitely strikes a chord (and rhythm) with the Brotha Breeze. …