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

  • Hip Hop Manifesto - January 2026

    [image:0]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 - 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,...
  • Article photo - The Metal Inferno - December 2025

    The Metal Inferno - December 2025

    The Metal Inferno - Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Progressive Metal As the year draws to a close and the nights grow longer, there’s no better time...
  • Article photo - The Hip Hop Manifesto - December 2025

    The Hip Hop Manifesto - December 2025

    Hip-hop keeps moving forward, reinventing itself without ever forgetting its roots. It's still the voice of real people, real stories, and raw emotion, shaped on pads, pens, and playlists instead of formal rules. What makes it timeless is how artists flip life into...
  • Article photo - The Metal Inferno - November 2025

    The Metal Inferno - November 2025

    I'm always excited to hear new music, especially from underground bands. I'm focusing on 3 types of Metal: Heavy Metal with the grit and fury to match the season, Progressive Metal with intricate structures and mind-twisting musicianship, and Power Metal which...
  • Article photo - The Best Drummer Headphones of 2025: Live Gigs, Practice, and Recording

    The Best Drummer Headphones of 2025: Live Gigs, Practice, and Recording

    Over the years, I have gone through countless pairs of headphones while drumming. I often have a different set for practising, rehearsing with a band, and performing live. There are many factors that will make it easier to play music while playing the drums, and having a...
  • Article photo - Groove Radar: Funky Picks of the Month - November 2025

    Groove Radar: Funky Picks of the Month - November 2025

    Funk is all about feel - that swagger in the beat, the snap in the bassline, and the attitude that hits you before the first chorus even lands. The genre continues to evolve thanks to artists who blend classic funk DNA with modern textures, featuring shimmering...
  • Article photo - The Hip-Hop Manifesto - October 2025

    The Hip-Hop Manifesto - October 2025

    The Hip-Hop Manifesto - Boom Bap, Conscious, Jazz Rap, Alternative Hip hop has always been a place where truth, rhythm, and creativity collide. It...