Complex readers crowned "Shook Ones, Pt. II" the greatest rap beat ever. We spoke with the song's producer, Havoc, about its ...

Production is the cornerstone that every rap song is built upon, and these beats are the best the genre has to offer.

When it comes to producing Hip Hop beats, the choice of instruments can make a significant difference. This article explores a range of music instruments that are indispensable in the creation of Hip ...

Hip-hop beat-makers are usually unseen. Not all sample-based producers are as reclusive as the torch-bearing loop artist Madlib, but even the most prominent among them are part of the backdrop. After ...

There’s a raw energy in the air—a palpable, jittery anticipation as the old guard of hip-hop production gets tossed aside by the relentless force of technological innovation and cultural upheaval.

Beat Saber released its second Hip Hop Mixtape with 8 tracks featuring Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, Doja Cat, & more.

The ever-lively rapper discusses showmanship, rap’s generational connections and sorting through an archive of J Dilla beats ...

Hip-hop, which emerged from the streets of New York City in the late 1970s, has grown into a global cultural phenomenon. Its influence extends far beyond its own genre, permeating various musical ...

Everyone’s favorite block-slashing rhythm game Beat Saber (2018) just got its first-ever hip hop mixtape, featuring some of the biggest hits in hip hop from the early ’90s until today. The Hip Hop ...

To conclude hip-hop's 50th anniversary year, Billboard ranks 25 of the genre's most influential producers of all time. This year, hip-hop celebrated its 50th anniversary. A bevy of rap luminaries, ...