Arthur Baker Announces Memoir, "Looking for the Perfect Beat"

Legendary producer and remixer Arthur Baker has announced his memoir, "Looking for the Perfect Beat," set to be published by Faber on March 27, 2025. The book delves into Baker's illustrious career, which began in the early 1970s with soul sets in Boston nightclubs before he moved to New York and revolutionized the music scene with his innovative "cut and paste" sampling technique.

Baker's memoir promises to explore his collaborations with iconic artists such as New Order, Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, and The Rolling Stones, among others. More recently, Baker has been working with hip-hop star Nas on a Broadway musical adaptation of the landmark rap movie "Beat Street".

Stay tuned for more insights into the life and legacy of one of music's most influential figures as Arthur Baker shares his journey in "Looking for the Perfect Beat."