We'll start with the top 10 best hip-hop producers of all time, and then I'll give my opinion on a few runners up that can possibly end up taking a slot in the top 10. And finally I've got a bunch of honorable mentions to reel off real fast, because so many deserve at least ...
Widely regarded as one of the most influential producers in hip-hop history, this Detroit-native's innovative approach to beat-making combined elements of soul, jazz, and electronic music to create a distinctive sound that would inspire countless artists throughout the years. As a member of accl...
Over 5K music fans have voted on the 80+ Best Rap Producers Of All Time, Ranked. Current Top 3: Kanye West, Dr. Dre, Metro Boomin
Diamond D is one the greatest producers in Hip Hop history, his debut album Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop (1992) is one of the iconic early 1990s classics. On The Rear View, he shares production duties with Focus, Nottz, D.R.U.G.S. Beats, and Brady Beats, but he takes care of most...
Hip-hop’s 50th yearhas been filled with so many memorable moments, but, most importantly, it felt like a torch was being passed. Many of the genre’s biggest producers kept their momentum going this year, and instead of opting for their usual bag of tricks, they helped to pay it forwa...
Hip-hop’s 50th yearhas been filled with so many memorable moments, but, most importantly, it felt like a torch was being passed. Many of the genre’s biggest producers kept their momentum going this year, and instead of opting for their usual bag of tricks, they helped to pay it forwa...
Taz Taylor has stamped himself as one of the best producers this generation has to offer. Succeeding last year’s hit “Lemonade” and in addition to this year’s “His & Hers,” Taz’s Internet Money collective made waves this year by helping acts like Lil Tecca (We Love You Tecca 2...
Body Bag Ban, one of our favorite producers in the grimy neo-boom-bap subgenre, delivers another quality underground project with XP the Marxman. While we slightly favor BBB’s collaboration with Vega7 The Ronin on Kawasaki Killers released in March, Good Times, Bad Times more than holds its...
or simply unwinding. This genre is packed with a diverse community of talented producers who experiment with jazz, hip-hop, and ambient sounds to craft tracks that feel like cozy background companions. If you’re looking to ease into a relaxed, zen-like state, lofi music provides the ideal...
making new music. While many producers plunderedJames Brown’s back catalogue for samples, the legendaryNew York Latin label, Fania, also proved a sampling gold mine, and the best Fania samples, from salsa music to boogaloo, are as essential to hip-hop history as any soul and funk records....