Traditionally, lyrics have been the most important element of rap music, and while the most talented producers may not be as recognizable as the most famous rappers, they are becoming just as ...

Hip-hop at it's core is lyrics on a beat, with both being vital for the final product. Throughout the genre's history, there have been some truly incredible beats that turned producers into stars, and ...

Compton transplant via New York / New Jersey. The Game, Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Amerie, Busta Rhymes, Lil Scrappy, Honey Score, Beef III Score. AKAI MPC 4000, ROLAND Phantom X8, & Roland XV 5080. 9 Years.

In our Beat Building series, we're showing you how to produce beats, grooves and drum patterns in a variety of styles and genres, touching on various eras of production, to help you understand the key ...

After a close race, Jay Blac’s annual panel has crowned another battle rap champion, Norfolk, Virginia native Bigg K. Bigg K has been crowned 2023 battle rap Champion of the Year by Jay Blac’s annual ...

Released just before The Chronic paved the way for a more laid-back sound for West Coast gangstas, “Wicked” was Ice Cube’s first single after the L.A. riots, as well as his first Billboard Hot 100 ...

… the band originates in the mid 90’s under the name Dma Urban Jazz Funk… after a few cd’s, videos and numerous festivals, tours and liveshows throughout Europe and America… in 2004 the artistic ...

WHEN THE BALKAN BEAT BOX released its self-titled debut album in 2005, the act was little more than producers layering instruments and vocals over programmed beats to create a fusion of New York dance ...

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 10: AstorMueller, in collaboration with Myntra, proudly unveils nu:beat, an exclusive range of sneakers that are an innovative fusion of fashion, music and ...

You might say it was Drake, DJ Premier, or Ice Cube. But the real idea of a beat flip starts with the DJ. In the early days of hip-hop—when DJing was the center of the action and park jams at rec ...