Beats / Producers / Deejays

I am obliged to begin this post by stating that I am a huge Kev Brown fan. From his endless supply of deep, neck snapping bass lines, to his spacey...

Hitler Wears Hermes; Westside Gunn’s breakout mixtape, is full of grimy beats from various producers and gritty lyrics about crime, cash, and clothes. This comes as no surprise, Westside Gunn...

Socially conscious hip hop artists address subjects such as poverty, violence, and discrimination in their music. Since contemporary hip hop is marketed based on materialism, socially conscious artists are misrepresented...

For those that don’t know, Rhythm Roulette is a series on YouTube hosted by Mass Appeal on which producers blindfold themselves, choose random records, and make a beat with whatever...

Lao Tzu claimed that, “Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.” Occasionally, the universe can also stir music from the chambers of the soul. Projects like "Words...

Delivering an artist tribute shows a special sign of respect and gratitude for the artist's accomplishments and influence. Needless to say, hip hop culture encompasses numerous contributors that have changed...

Currently touting a roster of 119 releases on Bandcamp, Mello Music Group is now a hip hop force to be reckoned with. They have been doing their thing since 2007,...

New York is arguably the epicenter of hip hop culture. Although hip hop is currently a global phenomenon, hip hop music and culture evolved in the South Bronx. The LUV...

Big Noise Radio is hosting another PRIZE PACKAGE GIVEAWAY, valued at $250. In celebration of the B Flatt “Back To Basics” 2018 Vinyl Record release, by Back 2 Da Source...

As a veteran of abstract sample selection, eclectic usage of horns and piano, and re-imagination of jazzy basslines, Hip-Hop Producer Klaus Layer isn't your typical producer. And that's okay- he...