The Knockturnal
  • Home
  • Entertainment
    • Events Film The Kontenders Theater TV All
      Entertainment

      Highlights From The 30th Annual IFP Gotham Awards

      January 12, 2021

      Entertainment

      Toasting the Crowning Achievement of Gotham IFP Awards with Robert Hall Winery

      January 12, 2021

      Entertainment

      ‘The Bachelor’ Discovers Love and Roses at Luxury Travel Destination Nemacolin

      January 7, 2021

      Entertainment

      Highlights From The 41st Annual Muse Awards

      December 20, 2020

      Film

      Exclusive: Director Cameron Van Hoy And Actor Daniel Zovatto Talk Thriller ‘Flinch’

      January 20, 2021

      Film

      Highlights From The ‘Feeling Through’ Special Screening & Panel

      January 17, 2021

      Film

      Exclusive: Writer/Actor/Director Nate Parker And Singer Keedron Bryant Discuss Police Brutality For New…

      January 17, 2021

      Film

      Exclusive: Meg Fraser and Ben O’toole Talk Starring In New Thriller ‘Bloody Hell’…

      January 16, 2021

      The Kontenders

      Colman Domingo Talks ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’

      December 21, 2020

      The Kontenders

      NYFF 2020: ‘David Byrne’s American Utopia’

      October 4, 2020

      The Kontenders

      Highlights from the First Week of NYFF

      September 30, 2020

      The Kontenders

      NYFF 2020 Documentary: ‘Time’

      September 30, 2020

      Theater

      Sing Your Hallelujah: Review

      December 15, 2020

      Theater

      Exclusive: Nikki Lynette Talks “Get Out Alive” and Using Her Past as Inspiration…

      December 15, 2020

      Theater

      Company XIV Brings Burlesque Right To Your Home

      December 10, 2020

      Theater

      Exclusive: Celia Rose Gooding Talks Her Tony Nomination and Starring in Broadway Hit…

      November 28, 2020

      TV

      Exclusive: Cast & Creators Talk New Hulu Thriller ‘The Sister’[Video]

      January 21, 2021

      TV

      Exclusive: ‘Grown-ish’ Cast Discusses Midseason Premiere [Video]

      January 20, 2021

      TV

      Exclusive: Manish Dayal on ‘The Resident’ Season 4, COVID-19 Healthcare Inequalities & Diversity…

      January 20, 2021

      TV

      Exclusive: Caitlin Stasey and Sam Vartholomeos Discuss Starring in Ed Burns’ ‘Bridge and…

      January 20, 2021

      Entertainment

      Exclusive: Cast & Creators Talk New Hulu Thriller ‘The Sister’[Video]

      January 21, 2021

      Entertainment

      Exclusive: ‘Grown-ish’ Cast Discusses Midseason Premiere [Video]

      January 20, 2021

      Entertainment

      Exclusive: Director Cameron Van Hoy And Actor Daniel Zovatto Talk Thriller ‘Flinch’

      January 20, 2021

      Entertainment

      Exclusive: Manish Dayal on ‘The Resident’ Season 4, COVID-19 Healthcare Inequalities & Diversity…

      January 20, 2021

  • Music
    • Koncerts News All
      Koncerts

      Melanie Martinez Shines at Virtual Concert Event

      December 21, 2020

      Koncerts

      Big Beat Virtual Showcase: Elderbrook x WHIPPED CREAM

      April 17, 2020

      Koncerts

      On The Scene: Dermot Kennedy Sold-Out Show at Radio City Music Hall

      March 24, 2020

      Koncerts

      Koncert Review: Monsune at Baby’s All Right

      March 17, 2020

      News

      DANGER Sprinkles His French Electro Onto Debut Video Game Soundtrack, ‘Haven OST’

      December 7, 2020

      News

      Exclusive: Chilean Producer Sistek Talks Cultural Roots and Influences, Remixes, & New Music

      December 4, 2020

      News

      Exclusive: ATTLAS Shares The Tracks That Inspired His Sophomore Album, ‘Out Here With…

      November 19, 2020

      News

      Listen: Sumluv Showcase Slick House Sounds In Their ‘Balance’ EP

      November 18, 2020

      Music

      Exclusive: Meet Louisville Rapper EST Gee

      January 22, 2021

      Music

      BRS Kash Talks “Throat Baby” Success and New Project ‘Kash Only’

      January 22, 2021

      Music

      New Music Roundup: Releases You May Have Missed

      January 22, 2021

      Music

      Exclusive: Sally Sossa Talks Label Debut ‘Life of Sossa’

      January 22, 2021

  • Lifestyle
    • Art Events Fashion & Beauty Sports All
      Art

      Exclusive: Tommy Alastra Discusses Cryptograph & Jason Momoa Auction

      December 11, 2020

      Art

      Exclusive: Kiki Somerville Talks The Business of Art & The Fearless Artist

      October 1, 2020

      Art

      Socializing from Home – Artists Creating Hope During the Pandemic

      July 14, 2020

      Art

      Exclusive: Loni Love Talks New Memoir ‘I Tried to Change So You Don’t…

      June 23, 2020

      Events

      Exclusive: Michelin Star Chef Dani Garcia Talks Taste of sbe Virtual Culinary Event

      December 17, 2020

      Events

      On The Scene: First Annual Interactive and Immersive Drive Thru Holiday Experience ‘WonderLAnd’

      November 30, 2020

      Events

      Maribelle celebrates Resident Magazine Cover & 20 year anniversary

      October 30, 2020

      Events

      Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic Virtually Toasts America

      October 5, 2020

      Fashion & Beauty

      Exclusive: Priscilla Jiminian Discusses Skincare Line & Entrepreneurship

      December 28, 2020

      Fashion & Beauty

      The Bright Side by Rocky Barnes Elevates Your Loungewear to a Posh Satin…

      December 19, 2020

      Fashion & Beauty

      Holiday Fashion Editorial: My Favorite Things 2020

      December 15, 2020

      Fashion & Beauty

      A G-Shock Holiday 2020

      December 8, 2020

      Sports

      Film Review: ‘Embattled’ Has Heart, Grit, & Family All in One Fight

      November 16, 2020

      Sports

      Exclusive: Stephen Dorff talks New Film ‘Embattled’ [Video]

      November 16, 2020

      Sports

      The Weeknd to Headline Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show

      November 12, 2020

      Sports

      Exclusive: All Elite Wrestling Superstars Britt Baker & Sonny Kiss Celebrate the One…

      October 11, 2020

      Lifestyle

      Mix in the New Year with These Cocktail Recipes featuring Essentia Water

      December 31, 2020

      Lifestyle

      Exclusive: Priscilla Jiminian Discusses Skincare Line & Entrepreneurship

      December 28, 2020

      Lifestyle

      Exclusive: Hilary Sheinbaum Discusses her New Book ‘The Dry Challenge’

      December 21, 2020

      Lifestyle

      The Bright Side by Rocky Barnes Elevates Your Loungewear to a Posh Satin…

      December 19, 2020

  • News
  • Videos
  • Covers
  • Merch
The Knockturnal
  • Home
  • Entertainment
    • Events Film The Kontenders Theater TV All
      Entertainment

      Highlights From The 30th Annual IFP Gotham Awards

      January 12, 2021

      Entertainment

      Toasting the Crowning Achievement of Gotham IFP Awards with Robert Hall Winery

      January 12, 2021

      Entertainment

      ‘The Bachelor’ Discovers Love and Roses at Luxury Travel Destination Nemacolin

      January 7, 2021

      Entertainment

      Highlights From The 41st Annual Muse Awards

      December 20, 2020

      Film

      Exclusive: Director Cameron Van Hoy And Actor Daniel Zovatto Talk Thriller ‘Flinch’

      January 20, 2021

      Film

      Highlights From The ‘Feeling Through’ Special Screening & Panel

      January 17, 2021

      Film

      Exclusive: Writer/Actor/Director Nate Parker And Singer Keedron Bryant Discuss Police Brutality For New…

      January 17, 2021

      Film

      Exclusive: Meg Fraser and Ben O’toole Talk Starring In New Thriller ‘Bloody Hell’…

      January 16, 2021

      The Kontenders

      Colman Domingo Talks ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’

      December 21, 2020

      The Kontenders

      NYFF 2020: ‘David Byrne’s American Utopia’

      October 4, 2020

      The Kontenders

      Highlights from the First Week of NYFF

      September 30, 2020

      The Kontenders

      NYFF 2020 Documentary: ‘Time’

      September 30, 2020

      Theater

      Sing Your Hallelujah: Review

      December 15, 2020

      Theater

      Exclusive: Nikki Lynette Talks “Get Out Alive” and Using Her Past as Inspiration…

      December 15, 2020

      Theater

      Company XIV Brings Burlesque Right To Your Home

      December 10, 2020

      Theater

      Exclusive: Celia Rose Gooding Talks Her Tony Nomination and Starring in Broadway Hit…

      November 28, 2020

      TV

      Exclusive: Cast & Creators Talk New Hulu Thriller ‘The Sister’[Video]

      January 21, 2021

      TV

      Exclusive: ‘Grown-ish’ Cast Discusses Midseason Premiere [Video]

      January 20, 2021

      TV

      Exclusive: Manish Dayal on ‘The Resident’ Season 4, COVID-19 Healthcare Inequalities & Diversity…

      January 20, 2021

      TV

      Exclusive: Caitlin Stasey and Sam Vartholomeos Discuss Starring in Ed Burns’ ‘Bridge and…

      January 20, 2021

      Entertainment

      Exclusive: Cast & Creators Talk New Hulu Thriller ‘The Sister’[Video]

      January 21, 2021

      Entertainment

      Exclusive: ‘Grown-ish’ Cast Discusses Midseason Premiere [Video]

      January 20, 2021

      Entertainment

      Exclusive: Director Cameron Van Hoy And Actor Daniel Zovatto Talk Thriller ‘Flinch’

      January 20, 2021

      Entertainment

      Exclusive: Manish Dayal on ‘The Resident’ Season 4, COVID-19 Healthcare Inequalities & Diversity…

      January 20, 2021

  • Music
    • Koncerts News All
      Koncerts

      Melanie Martinez Shines at Virtual Concert Event

      December 21, 2020

      Koncerts

      Big Beat Virtual Showcase: Elderbrook x WHIPPED CREAM

      April 17, 2020

      Koncerts

      On The Scene: Dermot Kennedy Sold-Out Show at Radio City Music Hall

      March 24, 2020

      Koncerts

      Koncert Review: Monsune at Baby’s All Right

      March 17, 2020

      News

      DANGER Sprinkles His French Electro Onto Debut Video Game Soundtrack, ‘Haven OST’

      December 7, 2020

      News

      Exclusive: Chilean Producer Sistek Talks Cultural Roots and Influences, Remixes, & New Music

      December 4, 2020

      News

      Exclusive: ATTLAS Shares The Tracks That Inspired His Sophomore Album, ‘Out Here With…

      November 19, 2020

      News

      Listen: Sumluv Showcase Slick House Sounds In Their ‘Balance’ EP

      November 18, 2020

      Music

      Exclusive: Meet Louisville Rapper EST Gee

      January 22, 2021

      Music

      BRS Kash Talks “Throat Baby” Success and New Project ‘Kash Only’

      January 22, 2021

      Music

      New Music Roundup: Releases You May Have Missed

      January 22, 2021

      Music

      Exclusive: Sally Sossa Talks Label Debut ‘Life of Sossa’

      January 22, 2021

  • Lifestyle
    • Art Events Fashion & Beauty Sports All
      Art

      Exclusive: Tommy Alastra Discusses Cryptograph & Jason Momoa Auction

      December 11, 2020

      Art

      Exclusive: Kiki Somerville Talks The Business of Art & The Fearless Artist

      October 1, 2020

      Art

      Socializing from Home – Artists Creating Hope During the Pandemic

      July 14, 2020

      Art

      Exclusive: Loni Love Talks New Memoir ‘I Tried to Change So You Don’t…

      June 23, 2020

      Events

      Exclusive: Michelin Star Chef Dani Garcia Talks Taste of sbe Virtual Culinary Event

      December 17, 2020

      Events

      On The Scene: First Annual Interactive and Immersive Drive Thru Holiday Experience ‘WonderLAnd’

      November 30, 2020

      Events

      Maribelle celebrates Resident Magazine Cover & 20 year anniversary

      October 30, 2020

      Events

      Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic Virtually Toasts America

      October 5, 2020

      Fashion & Beauty

      Exclusive: Priscilla Jiminian Discusses Skincare Line & Entrepreneurship

      December 28, 2020

      Fashion & Beauty

      The Bright Side by Rocky Barnes Elevates Your Loungewear to a Posh Satin…

      December 19, 2020

      Fashion & Beauty

      Holiday Fashion Editorial: My Favorite Things 2020

      December 15, 2020

      Fashion & Beauty

      A G-Shock Holiday 2020

      December 8, 2020

      Sports

      Film Review: ‘Embattled’ Has Heart, Grit, & Family All in One Fight

      November 16, 2020

      Sports

      Exclusive: Stephen Dorff talks New Film ‘Embattled’ [Video]

      November 16, 2020

      Sports

      The Weeknd to Headline Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show

      November 12, 2020

      Sports

      Exclusive: All Elite Wrestling Superstars Britt Baker & Sonny Kiss Celebrate the One…

      October 11, 2020

      Lifestyle

      Mix in the New Year with These Cocktail Recipes featuring Essentia Water

      December 31, 2020

      Lifestyle

      Exclusive: Priscilla Jiminian Discusses Skincare Line & Entrepreneurship

      December 28, 2020

      Lifestyle

      Exclusive: Hilary Sheinbaum Discusses her New Book ‘The Dry Challenge’

      December 21, 2020

      Lifestyle

      The Bright Side by Rocky Barnes Elevates Your Loungewear to a Posh Satin…

      December 19, 2020

  • News
  • Videos
  • Covers
  • Merch
MusicNewsThe Latest

Styles P Supports Rising Producers with Beat Battle Competition

by Ankita Bhanot July 10, 2020
by Ankita Bhanot July 10, 2020 0 comment

Styles P, the celebrated Yonkers rapper known for producing tracks for Mary J. Blige, P. Diddy, The Notorious B.I.G., and Mariah Carey, has released a whopping 13 albums over the course of his 30-year career, most recently debuting Styles David: Ghost Your Enthusiasm in May of 2020. Now, he’s taking the time to pass the mic.

Styles has partnered with Tracklib, a ‘record store for samples,’ to give an up-and-coming producer an opportunity of a lifetime: produce his next single. A member of the mid-90s rap trio ‘The Lox,’ Styles is shifting the spotlight to rising stars after nearly three decades in the industry. The winning producer of this competition will get to collaborate on a track, released with Styles P.

“I like to keep a consistent work ethic with music. I’m 45,” Styles said. “I’m a veteran in the game. It’s the point for me to make sure I don’t get lazy and stay in tune with the things that I like to do.”

Tracklib is a digital platform that helps artists and producers obtain samples from original songs to use in their own music. Although sampling popular songs is expensive for producers, Tracklib makes it affordable for budding musicians to choose a sample and get clearance for hundreds of tracks.

In order to enter, producers from anywhere in the world are required to use a sample from Tracklib to make a beat. Styles will listen to the 100 best ones and pick a winner. For Styles, getting to listen to new, fresh sounds is re-energizing. Album number 14 is not too far in the future.

“There’s only supposed to be one winner, but knowing myself, I’m probably going to reach out to a lot of the producers,” Styles said, “The ones I still love, I’m going to reach out myself and stay connected and keep working. Since I drop a lot of projects a year, the beats are only going to benefit me.”

The Knockturnal: When did you get your start in music?

Styles P: That was like 1995, 1996! Mary J. Blige put us in touch with Puff Daddy and Biggie Smalls. I’m 45. I’ve been around the scene since I was 7. We made it professional at 19,20. When I was in junior high and then high school, people around would recognize who I was.

The Knockturnal: How do you feel about the state of the industry now, and how have seen it shift from the time you were coming up in the 90s?

Styles P: Definitely, the sound is different. But as long as people are saying something that’s intriguing and makes you think, I’m comfortable. Times change. Even with the music that I absolutely do not like at all, I don’t mind, because that’s still a young man and a young lady that is fortunate enough to make a career and not have to worry about going to jail, or getting in trouble, or getting in harm’s way every day to make a dollar.

The Knockturnal: What about the music industry motivates you?

Styles P: When I see someone come from a certain background, and they’re able to feed their family and get themselves out of a certain situation, it’s beautiful to me. Whether I like the music or not, I love the situation. I love that someone is able to build a career, and build a life, and buy homes. I’m pretty cool with it. There’s always dope music. You just have to fish around for it. The game will always elevate young brown people, black people, even white people who can make money and provide for their families through their passion. That’s a beautiful thing. It’s good enough for me.

beat battleMariah CareyMary J. Bligep diddyStyles PThe Loxtracklib
0 comment
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Avatar
Ankita Bhanot

previous post
12-Year-Old Keedron Bryant Challenges Racial Injustice Through Music
next post
Socializing From Home – Artifex Keeps the World in Harmony with Latest Tracks

Related Posts

Exclusive: Meet Louisville Rapper EST Gee

January 22, 2021

BRS Kash Talks “Throat Baby” Success and New...

January 22, 2021

New Music Roundup: Releases You May Have Missed

January 22, 2021

Exclusive: Sally Sossa Talks Label Debut ‘Life of...

January 22, 2021

Exclusive: Cast & Creators Talk New Hulu Thriller...

January 21, 2021

Exclusive: Brynn Elliot Talks New Single, “Tell Me...

January 21, 2021

Exclusive: ‘Grown-ish’ Cast Discusses Midseason Premiere [Video]

January 20, 2021

Exclusive: Director Cameron Van Hoy And Actor Daniel...

January 20, 2021

Exclusive: Manish Dayal on ‘The Resident’ Season 4,...

January 20, 2021

Exclusive: Caitlin Stasey and Sam Vartholomeos Discuss Starring...

January 20, 2021

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

 

Digital Cover No. 12

The Knockturnal Merch

Follow Us On The Gram

Our very own @kylemattone sat down with the cast a Our very own @kylemattone sat down with the cast and creators of the @hulu new mini series #thesister . Head to TheKnockturnal.com for the full interview! @russelltovey @amritaacharia1
@brynnelliott’s new single #TellMeImPretty was r @brynnelliott’s new single #TellMeImPretty was released today, January 21! Spoiler alert: it’s AMAZING! 

Make sure to listen to her new song and check out the full interview on The Knockturnal.com!
Grown-ish is returning for it’s midseason debut Grown-ish is returning for it’s midseason debut on Jan. 21st! Check out our interview with the super fun cast as we talk about the upcoming season, relationships, off set projects, Tik Tok and much more!

#grownish #freeform #yarashahidi #ybnnahmir #saweetie #franciaraisa #chloexhalle #emilyarlook #diggysimmons #trevorjackson #lukasabbat #jordanbuhat
@theresidentonfox season 4 out now!! @manishdaya @theresidentonfox season 4 out now!! 

@manishdayal spills on his character Devon’s tumultuous journey this season, filming during a pandemic, past projects, and so much more.

Head over to our YouTube channel to check out the full conversation! Interview by @megandso
Actress #SophieOkonedo talks her new series #FLACK Actress #SophieOkonedo talks her new series #FLACK, which begins streaming on @amazonprimevideo starting January 22nd. 

You can watch the full interview, available on YouTube.
Ben O’Toole and Meg Fraser’s new film Bloody H Ben O’Toole and Meg Fraser’s new film Bloody Hell isn’t your typical thriller, the film incorporates elements of comedy  to combine with the harrowing plot, creating a totally unique cinematic experience. Check out our full conversation on our youtube channel! Interview by @thesydneyhargrove
Follow on Instagram

About The Site

We are a collective of creative tastemakers made up of fashion, music and entertainment industry insiders. It’s all about access. You want it. We have it.

Terms Of Use

Privacy Policy

Meet The Team

CONTACT US

For general inquiries and more info on The Knockturnal, please contact our staff at:
info@theknockturnal.com
fashion@theknockturnal.com
advertising@theknockturnal.com
editorial@theknockturnal.com
beauty@theknockturnal.com

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Youtube

© Copyright - The Knockturnal | Developed by CI Design + Media