Magesh Magesh

Contributing Author

Magesh is a musician and producer who has worked with Rihanna, Lionel Richie, Ricky Martin, Chris Brown, The Pussy Cat Dolls, Nelly Furtado, and Vernon Reid of Living Colour. He released an instructional drumming DVD called "Unique Beats" where he mixed the drum kit with electronics and Indian hand percussion. He recently moved from Australia to the UK to explore new musical opportunities.
Website: mageshdrumteacher.co.uk

Contact Magesh Magesh at magesh.magesh7@gmail.com

Articles by Magesh Magesh

  • Article photo - The Hip Hop Manifesto - March 2026

    The Hip Hop Manifesto - March 2026

    I’ve always been drawn to hip hop that says something real, that cuts past the surface and sits with you long after the beat fades. The kind of records that feel memorable from the first listen. From 808 snare Boom Bap loops to soul-soaked Jazz rap, from experimental edges to...
  • Article photo - The Metal Inferno | Prog, Power & Heavy Metal - March 2026

    The Metal Inferno | Prog, Power & Heavy Metal - March 2026

    Follow the playlist The Metal Inferno - Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Progressive Metal This month, I’m exploring three dominant pillars that...
  • Article photo - The Hip Hop Manifesto - February 2026

    The Hip Hop Manifesto - February 2026

    I always loved Hip hop for its ability to speak truth, and the artists leading the way in February 2026 prove that substance still outweighs spectacle.From dusty Boom Bap that feels lifted off worn vinyl to Jazz rap soaked in late-night soul, from fearless...
  • Article photo - Groove Radar: Funky Picks of the Month - February 2026

    Groove Radar: Funky Picks of the Month - February 2026

    I want to look at 10 independent artists who are bringing the funk. It can be laced with soul and RNB also. To me, Funk was built on deep-pocket basslines, crisp drum breaks, and riffs that refuse to sit still; the groove remains the heartbeat.The independent...
  • Article photo - The Metal Inferno | Prog, Power & Heavy Metal - February 2026

    The Metal Inferno | Prog, Power & Heavy Metal - February 2026

    I want to delve into the three commanding forces of the metal genre: Heavy Metal, delivering crushing riffs and ironclad intensity; Progressive Metal, bending time and structure with technical mastery and fearless creativity; and Power Metal, surging ahead with...
  • Article photo - The Hip Hop Manifesto - January 2026

    The Hip Hop Manifesto - January 2026

    Hip hop was always about having the ability to tell the truth, no matter how gritty it was. I loved rhymes that bleed honesty, and artists who still treat the mic like a weapon, not a prop. From raw Boom Bap to smoke-filled Jazz rap, from left-field Alternative hip-hop to...
  • Article photo - The Metal Inferno | Prog, Power & Heavy Metal - January 2026

    The Metal Inferno | Prog, Power & Heavy Metal - January 2026

    Once again, I'm diving into three pillars of the genre: Heavy Metal, bringing thunderous riffs and unrelenting force; Progressive Metal, challenging conventions with intricate rhythms and bold innovation and Power Metal, charging forward with soaring melodies, mythic...
  • Article photo - Groove Radar: Funky Picks of the Month - January 2026

    Groove Radar: Funky Picks of the Month - January 2026

    Funk lives and breathes through the groove. Whether it's driven by a rubbery bassline, a sharp, infectious drum pattern, or a melody that latches on instantly, the essence remains the same.The artists I’ve chosen to review all bring the funk in their own distinct way. Each...
  • Article photo - Hip Hop Manifesto - December 2025

    Hip Hop Manifesto - December 2025

    The Hip-Hop Manifesto - Boom Bap, Conscious, Jazz Rap, Alternative I've always loved hip hop for its rawness and ability to tell the truth...
  • Article photo - Groove Radar: Funky Picks of the Month - December 2025

    Groove Radar: Funky Picks of the Month - December 2025

    Funk thrives on a groove. Whether it is created by a rubbery bassline, manic drum beat, or instantly memorable melody. The artists I chose to review are all funky with their own unique sound. They are artists who fuse timeless funk foundations with modern flair,...