Rhythmic Construction of Dance Pop R and B and Hip Hop

First call studio and touring musician Bashiri Johnson gives the how-to when it comes to adding percussion to dance, pop, R&B, and hip-hop tunes. Drawing upon his many years of laying down tracks with Gloria Estefan, Madonna, Anita Baker, and The Rolling Stones, Bashiri shows how to work in traditional and non-traditional hand percussion instruments. He also details the rhythmic ins and outs of pop music and shows how to add color to songs as well as many live tricks of the trade. Special DVD features include insights to motivation, an in-depth interview conducted by LP founder and icon Martin Cohen, and the option to turn off Bash's percussion tracks and lay down your own grooves.