The best rap beats are nerdy as hell. Every drum placement, every melody, every chopped-up sample sends me down a YouTube rabbit hole trying to piece together the way a producer contorts and dissects ...

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.

Streaming rap beats on Twitch can be tricky if you don’t understand music rights. Using unlicensed tracks risks DMCA strikes, but royalty-free beats offer a safe path. Knowing where to source legal ...

In 1999, when Dr. Dre released his album 2001, the world changed. Better yet, the world remembered just what a force Dre can be in music, from the beats he makes to the rap lyrics he puts down onto ...

Nav returns to the spotlight with a new album and a different frame of mind. His focus is less partying, returning to his roots and reaching the people with his signature sound. Interview: Grant ...