Hip hop production blends history, culture, and evolving technology into a unique art form. From the legendary sampled breakbeats of the past to today’s AI-assisted workflows, beat making remains the ...

Tonight, 9th, no stranger to the classroom, will be joined by Jamla's production team, The Soul Council, in helping to shape the bright, young beats of our future, hosting a sampling master class at ...

Hip-hop production has evolved from block party turntables to AI-powered beat-making, constantly absorbing new influences while honoring its roots. Producers blend sampling, live instrumentation, and ...

This article has been handpicked from the Okayplayer editorial archives and included in our Hip Hop 50 collection as a noteworthy inclusion to the genre's rich and diverse narrative. The article has ...

Have you always wanted to become the next Pharrell, Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, Just Blaze, or old Kanye West? Akai is now giving you that opportunity and won’t cost you a dime. Akai, who is more ...

Carrie was a managing editor at CNET focused on breaking and trending news. She'd been reporting and editing for more than a decade, including at the National Journal and Current TV. Apple in May ...