http://www.rhapsody.com/charts?cat=artist&category=genre&genreId=1008&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rssTop Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody OnlineInstrumental Rap/Hip-Hopen720Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:45:58 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/charts?cat=artist&category=genre&genreId=1008&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.62148&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Funk Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:45:43 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.62148 art.62148 Rick James art.62148 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.62148&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.62148&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Urban Rhapsody, in 1997. Though the album spawned no new hits, he made millions off of rap artists sampling his vast catalog; most notably, MC Hammer liberally borrowed from "Super Freak" for his own mega-smash "U Can't Touch This." In 2004, James was back in the spotlight, thanks to a hilarious skit on the Dave Chappelle show, which coined the pervasive catchphrase "I'm Rick James, bitch!" After releasing 14 solo albums in less than 20 years, and producing many more, James firmly established himself as a funk icon on par with legends like James Brown, Sly Stone and George Clinton. He was working on an autobiography and film about his life when he died of natural causes in August 2004. He was 56 years old. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9929&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:28:15 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.9929 art.9929 MF DOOM art.9929 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9929&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9929&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Black Bastards, was shelved by their record label. Sev Love went into hiding, emerging years later as the masked "super villain" MF DOOM. His first album, 1999's Operation Doomsday, was a lo-fi hip-hop classic, featuring a cadre of reworked quiet-storm beats and oblique word puzzles. As an emcee, his flow is a blunt instrument, rumbling over a track's rhythm, oftentimes oblivious to the beat. He relies on words to draw out rhythm, cramming lines with inner rhymes and alliteration. The album acquired a cult following, and when DOOM returned in 2003, the world was ready. He released classics Madvillainy, Take Me to Your Leader and Vaudeville Villain under different aliases within a 10-month period in 2003 and 2004. His latest is 2009's Born Like This. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6487&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Funk Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:39:29 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.6487 art.6487 Cameo art.6487 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6487&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6487&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.39363&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss The Midwestern Basement Sun, 1 Nov 2009 12:39:40 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.39363 art.39363 RJD2 art.39363 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.39363&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.39363&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Dead Ringer, on the uber-hip Def Jux label in 2002. Much like DJ Shadow (an obvious influence) before him, RJD2's music appeals not only to the underground hip-hop community, but also to aging indie-rockers and hipsters who don't care for most rap music. Loaded with moody samples, dusty drum breaks, dialogue clips, and pieces of vintage soul jams, the mostly instrumental Dead Ringer elicited rave reviews from a wide variety of listeners, and was bound for many critic's "best of 2002" lists. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10588763&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Electro-Funk Thu, 6 Aug 2009 10:40:02 -0700 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.10588763 art.10588763 Amanda Blank art.10588763 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10588763&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10588763&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Yoyoyoyoyo; the same year, she anchored Aaron LaCrate's Blow EP. She was soon appearing on all manner of tracks and mixtapes from the likes of Santigold and Diplo. She released her debut album, I Love You, in 2009. Produced by Diplo, TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek and Spank Rock's XXXChange, the album balances feverishly futuristic dance music -- itself a fusion of crunk, Baltimore club and internationalist beats that probably haven't even been named yet -- with touches of new wave, from flourishes of the B-52s in "Make It Take It" to the gutter electro of "Might Like You Better," which reprises the sultry come-on ("...if we slept together") of '80s pop aberration Romeo Void's "Never Say Never." Whatever her name suggests, coloring outside the lines comes easy to Amanda Blank. - Philip Sherburne]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5278372&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:52:06 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5278372 art.5278372 J Dilla art.5278372 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5278372&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5278372&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss
Dilla began his musical odyssey in the late '80s as part of the emerging Detroit hip-hop crew Slum Village. He was labeled a prodigy -- when the group formed in 1988, Dilla was only 15. Dilla first reached national attention in the mid-'90s while producing for Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul. Though Trife and Q-Tip's chemistry together had long since waned, Dilla's production on The Love Movement at least made the CD listenable. Subtle counter melodies and light, shuffling breaks were the order of the day, and tracks such as "Find My Way" and "4Moms" found Dilla in increasingly pastoral form. It provided a proper sendoff for one of hip-hop's most celebrated groups and set the stage for the neo-soul movement that would later help redefine urban music.

Dilla produced for many key artists in the neo-soul genre. His work on D'Angelo's Voodoo was quintessential, while the tracks that he completed for Erykah Badu (including "Cleva" and "Didn't Cha Know") were equally compelling. But Dilla was too restless a musician to be confined to one sound. As he was turning out tracks for the headwrap soul set, he was also helping to guide the careers of hip-hop superstars Common and Busta Rhymes and overseeing the commercial emergence of his old Detroit crew, Slum Village. SV's 2000 single "Rise Up," from the Fantastic, Vol. 2 album, was featured extensively on MTV and was vintage Jay Dee: sample-based with slight electro embellishments and awkward, non-quantized drum programming that would be dubbed by the Roots' ?uestlove as Dilla's "drunken style."

It was during this time that Dilla would experience his greatest commercial successes. Q-Tip's "Vivrant Thing," from his solo debut Amplified , was that rapper's biggest single to date, and Dilla's work on Busta Rhymes' The Genesis and Common's Like Water for Chocolate was equally popular. Suddenly, Dilla was a top-tier producer, a status that was cemented when Janet Jackson contracted him in 2000. Dilla never felt comfortable in the role, and he soon departed from Slum Village (rumor has it that that the group wanted to take a more commercial approach) and began to focus on producing for lesser-known Detroit acts. His production during this period was grittier. While his signature off-tempo drums were still in place, the delicate soul samples that dominated his earlier work were supplanted by a thornier electro edge.

In 2003, Dilla linked up with California producer Madlib. Madlib's work was obviously influenced by Dilla, though it was abstract and tangential where Dilla's was focused and concise. Their 2003 collaborative LP, Jaylib's Champion Sound, was an underground hip-hop classic. Dilla was so smitten with Madlib and his Stones Throw label that he relocated to L.A. and signed to Stones Throw. It would be here that Dilla released Donuts , his last album. The record found Dilla flipping classic soul samples and was widely heralded as his best work in years. It was a fitting bookend to one of hip-hop's most illustrious careers.

Due to Dilla's incredible medical expences, a fund has been set up to provide financial relief for Dilla's mother. If you'd like to help, please send check or money orders to the following address:

Maureen Yancey

132 N. Sycamore Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90036 - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36778&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:52:06 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.36778 art.36778 Madlib art.36778 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36778&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36778&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Soundpieces: Da Antidote in 1999. Madlib's rickety lo-fi productions were looser and funkier variations on the jazzy hip-hop pioneered by his NYC producers, but it wasn't until The Unseen dropped in 2000 that Madlib's M.O. became apparent. Released under the Quasimoto moniker, The Unseen was a concept album based on a helium-voiced hedonist who enjoyed "astro traveling." It was equal parts Prince Paul, Sun Ra and Cheech Marin, and remains among the most inventive hip-hop albums ever made. Madlib would continue to follow his weird muse unbridled by either commercial interest or fan expectations. In the past eight years, he recorded numerous jazz albums under different aliases, collaborated with J Dilla on Champion Sound, recorded a broken-beat album under the moniker DJ Rels, reworked both the Blue Note and Trojan catalogs, linked up with MF Doom for Madvillainy and recorded two widely acclaimed instrumental hip-hop albums. Madlib continues to push boundaries. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1314&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Funk Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:45:46 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.1314 art.1314 The Gap Band art.1314 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1314&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1314&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.62870&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Quiet Storm Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:43:34 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.62870 art.62870 Atlantic Starr art.62870 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.62870&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.62870&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40171&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Miami Bass Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:52:26 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.40171 art.40171 2 Live Crew art.40171 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40171&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40171&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss 2 Live Crew Is What We Are, featured potent XXX jams like "We Want Some Pusy" and "Get It Girl," flexing hardcore lyricism not heard since the likes of Blowfly. Already superstars in Miami, they took the world by storm with 1989's ultra-controversial As Nasty As They Wanna Be, an album that featured the smash hit "Me So Horny," incited protests from numerous social and political groups, and got Luke convicted (though later cleared) of obscenity charges. Stores were ordered to pull the record from shelves, but it was too late, the media frenzy only increased sales. They carried on through much of the 90s, but never really had another large-scale single. Luke went on to a successful career as record producer, strip club owner, adult-film magnate, and general big baller. His label also discovered many talented artists, including JT Money and the Poison Clan.]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.59532&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Funk Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:21:20 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.59532 art.59532 George Clinton art.59532 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.59532&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.59532&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61530&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss East Coast Old School Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:55:59 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.61530 art.61530 Eric B and Rakim art.61530 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61530&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61530&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Paid In Full (1987) continued the onslaught of deadly serious lyricism and air-tight beats, fast establishing them as one of the most respected and influential groups out. Their sophomore LP Follow The Leader (1988) was another undisputed classic, packed with hits like "I Ain't No Joke" and "Microphone Fiend." They released two more solid albums, and parted ways in the early '90s. Their latter-day singles include "Casualties Of War" and "Juice (Know The Ledge)." Among the most influential groups in the history of hip-hop, they popularized James Brown drum loops and complex rhyme schemes alike. Rakim released two solo albums in '97 and '99. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3980&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Trip-Hop Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:44:28 -0700 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.3980 art.3980 DJ Cam art.3980 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3980&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3980&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2828&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Dance Pop Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:39:29 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.2828 art.2828 Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam art.2828 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2828&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2828&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3665&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss East Coast Old School Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:25:08 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.3665 art.3665 Grandmaster Flash art.3665 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3665&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3665&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Superrappin', in 1979. The group signed to Sugarhill Records, where they released a slew of classic material, including the groundbreaking 1981 masterpiece "Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel." The epic single had Flash cutting and scratching a series of records, piecing them together for a seriously funky showcase of his skills. The next year the group dropped "The Message," an intense tale of ghetto realities and social ills in Reagan-era America that coined the timeless phrase "It's like a jungle / sometimes it makes me wonder / how I keep from going under." Other classic hits followed, such as "It's Nasty" and the anti-cocaine anthem "White Lines (Don't Do It)," though tensions between Flash and Melle Mel soon disbanded the group. Flash continues to entertain and educate, releasing solo albums, judging DJ battles, and acting as an elder statesman of the hip-hop generation. Arguably the most important DJ in the genre, Grandmaster Flash's knack for innovation and experimentation helped launch a musical revolution that continues to evolve. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4317&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Trip-Hop Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:08:47 -0700 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.4317 art.4317 DJ Shadow art.4317 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4317&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4317&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Endtroducing..., that really took the world by storm. Incorporating heavy drums, hyper-obscure samples, and moody atmospherics, his unique soundscapes found praise from a wide variety of listeners and critics. He's chronicled his early work on Preemptive Strike (1998) and has also recorded extensively with his crew Solesides (now known as Quannum) which includes Blackalicious and Latyrx. Shadow also contributed to the U.N.K.L.E. album, and helped put together several compilations, including Guns, Cars, and Sitars and Schoolhouse Funk. In 2000 he provided the score to the homelessness documentary Dark Days and was featured on Solesides Greatest Bumps. Shadow's long-awaited new full-length, The Private Press, dropped in 2002. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.531&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Electro-Funk Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:45:40 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.531 art.531 Zapp and Roger art.531 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.531&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.531&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5150501&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Electro-Funk Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:52:05 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5150501 art.5150501 Chromeo art.5150501 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5150501&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5150501&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69296&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Trip-Hop Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:55:27 -0700 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.69296 art.69296 Nightmares on Wax art.69296 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69296&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69296&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61500&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Turntabalism/DJ Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:08:47 -0700 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.61500 art.61500 Cut Chemist art.61500 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61500&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61500&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.66774&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Hitmakers Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:28:49 -0700 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.66774 art.66774 Mark Ronson art.66774 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.66774&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.66774&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Here Comes The Fuzz in 2002. More of a compilation that straight solo LP, he flaunted his production skills and collaborated with artists like Ghostface, Nate Dogg, and members of the White Stripes and Weezer. It didn't break any sales records, but was popular amongst the NYC celeb sect and wanna-be fashionistas. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.12627716&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Experimental Rap/Hip-Hop Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:19:31 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.12627716 art.12627716 Flying Lotus art.12627716 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.12627716&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.12627716&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Los Angeles, on the U.K.'s esteemed Warp label. A great nephew of Alice Coltrane, Flying Lotus (Steven Ellison) isn't as jazzy as you might expect, but he definitely inherited his aunt's cosmic leanings. Running warm analog sounds through crackling digital treatments, Flying Lotus plays with psychoacoustic confusion as assuredly as he turns his boom-bap knock-kneed. By 2009, Ellison's Brainfeeder imprint was picking up speed with truly next-level releases from Ras G, the Gaslamp Killer, Dr. Strangeloop, Samiyam and Lorn. As central as he is to the L.A. scene, FlyLo proved an international pivot as he reached out to swap remixes with dubsteppers Martyn and King Midas Sound. - Philip Sherburne]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.59125&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Funk Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:45:42 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.59125 art.59125 Dazz Band art.59125 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.59125&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.59125&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6959&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Trip-Hop Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:09:53 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.6959 art.6959 Mr. Scruff art.6959 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6959&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6959&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1874&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Dance Pop Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:07:16 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.1874 art.1874 Shannon art.1874 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1874&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1874&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.689&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Electro-Funk Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:46:46 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.689 art.689 The Time art.689 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.689&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.689&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss What Time Is It? yielded several successful singles, earning them a sizable following and a reputation for funk-filled, sex-driven dance jams. In 1984 they were featured in Prince's film "Purple Rain" and also released their third LP Ice Cream Castle which included the hit "Jungle Love." During the mid-to-late 80's Time members Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis established themselves as R&B production gurus, crafting major hits for artists including Janet Jackson and Boyz II Men. Flamboyant frontman Morris Day released several underwhelming solo albums, and the group reunited in 1990 to record their final album Pandemonium. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3786&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Old School Rap/Hip-Hop Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:44:36 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.3786 art.3786 Afrika Bambaataa art.3786 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3786&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3786&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Zulu Nation Throwdown in 1980; two years later, they released the groundbreaking single "Planet Rock," helping to pioneer the Electro-Funk movement with its freaky beats and incorporation of sounds from German synth band Kraftwerk. Bambaataa's futuristic soundscapes took listeners by surprise, becoming a major influence in the development of not only hip-hop, but Techno and House music as well. Throughout his lengthy career, Bam has recorded with a diverse multitude of talented artists, including James Brown, Bill Laswell, Sly and Robbie, and Professor X. Still extremely active in the hip-hop community, he continues to record, tour and educate, maintaining his status as a living legend and forefather of the art. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3854&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Trip-Hop Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:07:05 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.3854 art.3854 DJ Krush art.3854 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3854&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3854&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4545&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Contemporary R&B Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:09:54 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.4545 art.4545 Morris Day art.4545 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4545&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4545&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Purple Rain? Sure, his proposed dance craze "Oak Tree" didn't quite catch on, but it did deliver smooth electronic Funk that easily topped Day's tenor voice as he delivered bedroom-styled R&B. And he did have a No. 1 R&B hit with "Fishnet." Day has also spent much of his time developing an acting career -- who can forget Richard Pryor's Moving or the fabulous Andrew Dice Clay vehicle The Adventures of Ford Fairlane? Luckily, in recent years Day has gone back to what he does best: fronting and leading the Time, with his trademark assured delivery and the guarantee of a funky good time. - Jessy Terry]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7468550&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss World Pop Wed, 8 Jul 2009 13:08:45 -0700 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7468550 art.7468550 The Shanghai Restoration Project art.7468550 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7468550&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7468550&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss danceable mashup of hip-hop, electronic dance beats, and Chinese traditional and folk instrumentals and melodies that's inspired by (and sometimes samples) the East-meets-West Shanghai jazz bands of the 1930s. Whew! But it works, and it gets the group work. The brain child of Chinese American producer Dave Liang, Shanghai Restoration Project has released three studio albums, two collections of their instrumental cuts, and a remix album since its inception in 2006. The group has also lent its remixing skills to several interesting projects, including a partnership with China Record Corporation (the Chinese government's label) formed to rework recordings of classic Chinese pop and jazz from 1930s Shanghai. Even if you don't regularly peruse China Records' catalogue, however, you have likely heard the Project's ambient, evocative work in commercials for Microsoft, Louis Vuitton and TiVo, among others. - Rachel Devitt]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.26147&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Soul/R&B Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:13:12 -0700 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.26147 art.26147 Loose Ends art.26147 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.26147&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.26147&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3238&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:44:28 -0700 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.3238 art.3238 Herbaliser art.3238 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3238&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3238&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40822&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss East Coast Underground Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:54:56 -0700 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.40822 art.40822 El-P art.40822 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40822&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40822&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss The Cold Vein. His highly-anticipated solo debut Fantastic Damage hit the streets in the summer of 2002. He explored the jazz landscape on 2004's High Water (Mark), and also released Collecting The Kid, a limited edition compilation later that year. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.488&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Miami Bass Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:06:58 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.488 art.488 69 Boyz art.488 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.488&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.488&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5187457&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:47:45 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5187457 art.5187457 Blockhead art.5187457 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5187457&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5187457&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Music By Cavelight. The following year he returned with his second full-length Downtown Science. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6386&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Instrumental Sat, 3 Oct 2009 10:44:39 -0700 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.6386 art.6386 J Boogie's Dubtronic Science art.6386 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6386&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6386&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.29287085&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Downtempo Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:43:35 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.29287085 art.29287085 Bibio art.29287085 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.29287085&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.29287085&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5229698&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Instrumental (East Coast) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:16:33 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5229698 art.5229698 Diplo art.5229698 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5229698&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5229698&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Florida, was a bit of a tepid redux of late-1990s DJ Shadow-influenced trip-hop, but his 2005's Fabric mix is excellent. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.12205&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Texas/ H-Town Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:49:19 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.12205 art.12205 DJ Screw art.12205 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.12205&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.12205&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69327&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Electro-Funk Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:44:36 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.69327 art.69327 Newcleus art.69327 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69327&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69327&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8902802&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:39:20 -0700 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.8902802 art.8902802 Nicolay art.8902802 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8902802&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8902802&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Time: Line, a collaboration with rapper Kay. He continued to evolve with Foreign Exchange's sophomore album, Leave It All Behind, which pointed towards '80s R&B. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69124&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Big Beat Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:40:59 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.69124 art.69124 Propellerheads art.69124 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69124&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69124&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.38005&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Electro-Funk Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:29:52 -0700 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.38005 art.38005 Debbie Deb art.38005 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.38005&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.38005&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.63462&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Comic Song Wed, 1 Apr 2009 22:17:47 -0700 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.63462 art.63462 Blowfly art.63462 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.63462&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.63462&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss The Best of Blowfly: Analthology. With a charismatic voice somewhere between James Brown and Ol' Dirty Bastard, Blowfly pulls no punches, detailing graphic trysts and sexperimental scenarios with a cocky flamboyance that few possess. Thick Funk grooves support his tales perfectly, with giggling girls occasionally providing background squeals. His libido-laden lyrics may be shocking to some, but Blowfly's relevance cannot be denied. His no-holds-barred style has influenced many rappers, from Too Short and 2 Live Crew to Lil' Kim and Akinyele. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14514759&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Thu, 14 May 2009 10:49:08 -0700 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.14514759 art.14514759 Onra art.14514759 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14514759&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14514759&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14311&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Dirty South Thu, 2 Jul 2009 13:50:38 -0700 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.14311 art.14311 DJ Laz art.14311 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14311&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14311&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4408&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Instrumental Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:19:59 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.4408 art.4408 DJ Food art.4408 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4408&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4408&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10642413&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Post-Modern Pop Sat, 13 Jun 2009 09:11:14 -0700 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.10642413 art.10642413 The Cat Empire art.10642413 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10642413&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10642413&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Two Shoes and Cities followed in 2005 and 2006, respectively. - Rachel Devitt]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7472233&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:52:05 -0800 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7472233 art.7472233 Koushik art.7472233 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7472233&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7472233&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Be With) for Stones Throw; in 2008 he followed up with Out My Window, his album debut. While the record's beats recalled hip-hop mavericks like Madlib, J Dilla and DJ Shadow, his lush harmonies had more in common with folk-obsessives like Caribou and Four Tet. Unsurprisingly, he has collaborated with both. - Philip Sherburne]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.56196&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Instrumental (East Coast) Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:42:49 -0700 Top Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.56196 art.56196 DJ Jazzy Jeff art.56196 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.56196&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.56196&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Finstrumental-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss The Magnificent, a top-notch LP that featured such guests as J-Live and Freddie Foxxx. - Brolin Winning]]>