The internet’s premier beat making sample challenge is back and with a true legend. Mass Appeal’s Rhythm Roulette kicks off its new season with none other than one of the most influential Hip-Hop and RnB…
Tag: hip-hop
If you’re looking to conjure up the demonic essence of horrorcore, having the right samples to hand can make all the difference. This dark subgenre of hip-hop thrives on haunting melodies, sinister atmospheres, and macabre…
When it comes to music production before you even press a button or twiddle a knob there is a binary decision to make. Do you start with the Drums or Melodic content? In this post…
The Boom Bap style of Hip-Hop was developed and nurtured in the 90s. It’s a distinctive head-nodding sound that has grown in popularity over recent years, possibly as a backlash against the less organic sounds…
With Breaking debuting at the Paris Olympics, the spotlight is shining on this remarkable art form like never before. While the spectacular, seemingly impossible dance moves will capture most of the attention, the musical accompaniment…
Boom-Bap Hip-Hop is considered by many to be the purest form of Hip-Hop. This is due to its direct lineage to Hip-Hop’s foundations built on manipulating vintage ‘break-beat’ recordings. The boom-bap style was originally formulated…
When it comes to iconic pieces of sampling hardware they don’t get much mightier than the E-mu SP1200. This 80’s 12-bit beast has reached legendary status in recent years, particularity within the Boom-Bap Hip-Hop fraternity.…
