http://www.rhapsody.com/charts?cat=artist&category=genre&genreId=1027&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rssTop Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody OnlineProducers Corneren720Sun, 27 Dec 2009 07:16:46 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/charts?cat=artist&category=genre&genreId=1027&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5015309&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Hitmakers Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:03:56 -0800 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5015309 art.5015309 Kanye West art.5015309 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5015309&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5015309&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss The Blueprint dropped in 2001 with West productions "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" and "Never Change," his patented chipmunk soul (sped-up soul loops for choruses; dramatic, sweeping strings) ushered in a new era of polished hip-hop formalism. It was a nice rejoinder to the bombast of Timbaland and the Neptunes. Many doubted that West could make the transition from producer to emcee; his flow was rigid compared to his Roc-A-Fella counterparts, and his middle-class perspective was the antithesis of their crack raps. But on his 2004 debut, College Dropout, West delivered one of the most thematically complex pop albums of the decade, alternately accepting and rejecting rap's conspicuous consumerism and reconciling his middle-class upbringing with hip-hop's more nihilistic archetypes. Subsequent albums documented West's ascension from quirky underdog to king of the hip-hop world, a position he continued to hold with 2008's mystifying 808 & Heartbreak, which brandished his sensitive heart on its Auto-Tuned sleeve. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3684&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss G-Funk/ Gangsta Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:18:01 -0800 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.3684 art.3684 Dr. Dre art.3684 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3684&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3684&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss The Chronic, an untouchable masterpiece of California Gangsta Rap. Chock full of Parliament/Funkadelic basslines, high-pitched synths, and lolo-rockin' beats, track after track of G-Funk gems propelled the album to the top of the charts, made Snoop Dogg a household name, and changed the sound of hip-hop forever. In 1999 he produced Eminem's hugely successful The Slim Shady LP, followed several months later by Dre's long-awaited sophomore release, 2001. The album proved that Dre's already incredible talents were getting even better, with elaborate, orchestrated production perfectly balancing funkiness and complexity. Trendsetter, talent spotter, mic-ripper, and producer extraordinaire -- after more than fifteen years blessing speakers around the world, Dr. Dre is still at the top of his game. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.44575&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:24:23 -0800 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.44575 art.44575 Timbaland art.44575 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.44575&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.44575&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Supa Dupa Fly to 2003's This is Not a Test -- are among Southern hip-hop's most treasured. They were immediate and visceral, alternately giant and quirky, building bombast out of world music nuances. You can hear Timbaland's influence in nearly every Southern and Midwestern producer, and his sound has been adopted by pop acts ranging from Justin Timberlake to Nelly Furtado. He is among the most respected figures in hip-hop, and in many ways is comparable to legendary pop producers such as Phil Spector. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9929&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:28:15 -0800 Top Producers Corner 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%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9929&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%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.65314&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Hitmakers Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:45:20 -0800 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.65314 art.65314 Lil Jon art.65314 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.65314&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.65314&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36778&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:52:06 -0800 Top Producers Corner 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%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36778&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%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.39363&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss The Midwestern Basement Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:17:29 -0800 Top Producers Corner 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%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.39363&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%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.13293819&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:27:12 -0800 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.13293819 art.13293819 Will.i.am art.13293819 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.13293819&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.13293819&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Lost Change and 2003's Must B 21. It's fashionable in rap circles to say that Will eventually sold out when he recruited Fergie into BEP, collaborated with the likes of Justin Timberlake and became the mega-star that he is today. But it's also true that he's always been about accessibility and eclecticism. That approach has changed little. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5713&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:53:45 -0800 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5713 art.5713 DJ Quik art.5713 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5713&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5713&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Under The Influence. A hits compilation entitled Best of DJ Quik was released that same year, Platinum & Gold Collection followed in 2004. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5278372&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:03:53 -0800 Top Producers Corner 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%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5278372&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%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.64713&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Hitmakers Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:07:06 -0800 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.64713 art.64713 Pharrell Williams art.64713 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.64713&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.64713&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss N*gg* Please, the Neptunes essentially reinvented the Urban Music wheel, effecting everything from R&B to hip-hop to modern pop. Their mixture of grimy minimalism, churning electro funk and airy R&B was confrontational in its absolute accessibility. The churning noise of Clipse's "Grindin'" gave way to the fragile melody of "Frontin'," yet neither club-goers nor radio DJs missed a beat. A string of imitators sprung up in their wake (did you know that the Neptunes didn't produce J-Kwon's "Tipsy"?), but Pharrell and co. were so relentless and mercurial that they never grew stale to pop consumers. But more than merely reconfiguring the genre's sonic landscape, Williams redefined the role of the hip-hop producer. As the public face of the Neptunes, he appeared in videos for Busta Rhymes, P. Diddy and Nelly; designed a line of jewelry and sunglasses for Louis Vuitton; and graced many a hook with his awkward yet endearing falsetto warble. It was perhaps the first example of producer as pop personality, and the approach would be adopted by everyone from Lil' John to Kanye West. Considering that he's one of pop music's most recognizable figures, it comes as little surprise that his debut solo album, In My Mind , is one of 2006's most eagerly anticipated releases. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.38080&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Hitmakers Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:56:27 -0800 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.38080 art.38080 Jermaine Dupri art.38080 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.38080&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.38080&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Life In 1472, a compilation-style album featuring a virtual who's-who of the hip-hop and R&B world. In 2000 JD upped the ante even more, with Lil Bow Wow's debut Beware Of Dog blowing up from coast to coast. 2001 saw the release of Instructions, featuring cameos from Ludacris, Nate Dogg, and UGK. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4098&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Boom Bap/Nineties Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:56:23 -0800 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.4098 art.4098 RZA art.4098 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4098&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4098&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) in 1993. The rest is history. The Clan blew up, spawning clothing lines, movies, comic books, video games and seemingly unlimited numbers of solo albums, but it was the Rzarector's trademark sound that made it all possible. In addition to his work on Wu records, both group and solo, he has managed to stay quite busy. He was a founding member of Gravediggaz and he has begun working in film, both as a director and a composer. In 1998 he recorded his futuristic concept album RZA as Bobby Digital in Stereo. The sophisticated pseudo-soundtrack went over the heads of many Clan fans, but displayed his need for experimentation and growth as an artist. The RZA would release three more solo projects over the next decade, two additional Bobby Digital projects (2001's Digital Bullet and 2008's Digi Snax) as well as 2004's Birth of a Prince. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40339&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:03:57 -0800 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.40339 art.40339 Alchemist art.40339 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40339&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40339&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Gangster Theme Music at the end of 2000. After a few more self-released projects (Insomnia, The Cutting Room Floor), he released his proper debut album 1st Infantry in late 2004. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8525&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:53:49 -0800 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.8525 art.8525 Swizz Beatz art.8525 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8525&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8525&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8653315&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:35:50 -0700 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.8653315 art.8653315 9th Wonder art.8653315 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8653315&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8653315&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.37665&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:43:10 -0700 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.37665 art.37665 Hi-Tek art.37665 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.37665&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.37665&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Mission Control Presents: Prehistoric Sounds LP), and through them he hooked up with Talib Kweli. He and Talib went on to form Reflection Eternal, releasing classic singles like "Fortified Live" on the then-fresh indie label known as Rawkus. Hi-Tek provided many key tracks to Talib and Mos Def's Black Star album, and in 2000 he and Kweli dropped the eagerly-anticipated Train Of Thought full-length, featuring serious bumps like "The Blast" (which he also rhymes on) and "Move Somethin'." His debut solo record Hi-Teknology followed in 2001, with choice cameos from Cormega, Buckshot, and Common. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69185&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Sat, 3 Oct 2009 10:44:39 -0700 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.69185 art.69185 Pete Rock art.69185 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69185&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69185&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Soul Survivor in 1998, a solo LP featuring a gang of guests including Black Thought, Raekwon, and Kool G. Rap. In 2001, he teamed up with BBE Records for their Beat Generation series, offering the excellent Petestrumentals LP. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8902812&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:52:05 -0800 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.8902812 art.8902812 Sa-Ra Creative Partners art.8902812 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8902812&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8902812&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.22950101&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss East Coast Underground Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:15:37 -0800 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.22950101 art.22950101 88-Keys art.22950101 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.22950101&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.22950101&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6639829&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Reggaeton Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:44:28 -0700 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.6639829 art.6639829 Luny Tunes art.6639829 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6639829&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6639829&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.55530&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:38:59 -0800 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.55530 art.55530 Mannie Fresh art.55530 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.55530&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.55530&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss The Mind Of Mannie Fresh. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7485&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Boom Bap/Nineties Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:04:39 -0700 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7485 art.7485 Large Professor art.7485 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7485&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7485&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Breaking Atoms, remains a cherished classic, with the timeless hits "Looking At The Front Door" and "Live at the Barbeque." Though he left the group behind, his impact and influence steadily grew through his top-notch compositions for other rising stars. His resume reads like a who's-who of quality hip-hop, with Nas, Big Daddy Kane, A Tribe Called Quest, and Mobb Deep. Large Professor continues to record as a producer and emcee; he released Rap Professionals in 2000. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69117&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:05:16 -0700 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.69117 art.69117 Prince Paul art.69117 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69117&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69117&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss 3 Feet High and Rising drew from a wide variety of musical sources. The album was the first to expand the depth of sampling capabilities, perfectly mingling sounds not usually associated with hip-hop. It was also one of the earlier examples of skits on records, a trend followed by practically every hip-hop artist in the 1990s.In 1994, along with the RZA, Fruitkwan and Poetic, Paul created the Gravediggaz, a conceptual supergroup whose experimental sound was soon dubbed "horrorcore." He closed the '90s by dropping his solo debuts Psychoanalysis: What Is It? and the cinematic A Prince Among Thieves, while also hooking up with the Automator (another superproducer) and a gang of cutting-edge artists for the genre-bending Handsome Boy Modeling School's So How's Your Girl. With work on over forty albums under his belt, Prince Paul has consistently changed the rules of hip-hop, furthering its evolution with his startlingly original vision and sound. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40822&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss East Coast Underground Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:17:24 -0800 Top Producers Corner 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%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40822&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%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.15460&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:04:55 -0700 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.15460 art.15460 The Neptunes art.15460 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15460&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15460&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss In Search Of LP. A highly musical, genre-blending affair, the release merges their usual jumpy beatscapes with soulful singing, thick pop melodies, and psychedelic sonic trickery. Easily one of the year's best albums, it was unfortunately never released in the states but is available through special order. With a massive catalog of work to their credit, the Neptunes prove to be more than taste-makers; they're immensely talented musicians with an unlimited future in the game. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7766&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:16:08 -0800 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7766 art.7766 DJ Premier art.7766 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7766&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7766&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11642442&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:35:53 -0700 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.11642442 art.11642442 Jake One art.11642442 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11642442&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11642442&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3398&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Bay Area Sun, 9 Aug 2009 08:39:42 -0700 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.3398 art.3398 Ant Banks art.3398 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3398&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3398&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Sittin' On Something Phat, the first of several solo records. Production-wise, Ant Banks' funk-steeped beats helped define the Bay Area sound. He's contributed that sound to landmark LPs by local luminaries E-40 and Spice 1. After four solo albums, The Best Of Ant Banks appeared in 1998. The following year he assembled the group T.W.D.Y. and scored a big hit with "Player's Holiday." - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36192&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:00:57 -0800 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.36192 art.36192 Havoc art.36192 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36192&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36192&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.16730857&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:11:54 -0700 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.16730857 art.16730857 40winks art.16730857 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.16730857&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.16730857&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.13125&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Indie Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:04:28 -0700 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.13125 art.13125 Peanut Butter Wolf art.13125 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.13125&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.13125&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss My Vinyl Weighs A Ton (1999) showcases his track-crafting mastery while letting other artists shine as well (one track features nine different DJs). A strong believer in artistic freedom and experimentation, Peanut Butter Wolf exhibits the rare balance of critical acclaim and musical evolution. His skills as both a producer and label-head are huge assets to the hip-hop community, and his creative vision shows no signs of letting up. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11208563&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Indie Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:01:15 -0700 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.11208563 art.11208563 Blue Sky Black Death art.11208563 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11208563&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11208563&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5869&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Boom Bap/Nineties Sat, 3 Oct 2009 10:44:48 -0700 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5869 art.5869 Diamond D art.5869 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5869&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5869&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Stunts, Blunts, & Hip-Hop in 1992. Though he can also rock a mic, Diamond is better known for his skills behind the boards, working on a number of landmark albums. His tracks have appeared on Fugees' The Score, ATCQ's Low End Theory, Showbiz & A.G.'s Runaway Slave, and many others. Diamond's second LP, Hatred, Passion, & Infidelity, dropped in '97, and he's also stayed active as a member of D.I.T.C., who released their long-awaited album in 2000. Other collaborators include Mos Def, Organized Konfusion, Bumpy Knuckles, and the Pharcyde. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7288241&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Sun, 20 Dec 2009 09:42:57 -0800 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7288241 art.7288241 Danger Mouse art.7288241 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7288241&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7288241&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss The Black Album, he also put out an all-acapella version for budding beatmakers to work with. Several revamped editions followed, but none were as ingenious as Danger Mouse's. He basically rerecorded the entire album using nothing but samples from the Beatles' White Album as source material. He called it The Grey Album, and it sparked a deafening buzz, drooling critics, and a cease and desist letter from the suits at EMI. As a result of the controversy, Danger Mouse became a household name and got tons of press on outlets as big as MTV and CNN. Jay-Z himself was a fan, and his label Roc-A-Fella soon snapped up the young producer to contribute tracks to the new Beanie Sigel LP. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10545237&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss The Midwestern Basement Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:03:54 -0800 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.10545237 art.10545237 Black Milk art.10545237 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10545237&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10545237&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Dirty District: Vol. 2 on Barak Records in June 2004 to critical praise. Black Milk released his solo debut Sound of the City in 2005, which was followed by the Broken Wax EP in the fall of 2006. Though it's unfair to call Black Milk a Dilla clone, there are several stylistic similarities between the two, and with Dilla's demise in early 2006, hip-hop devotees tried to anoint Milk the heir to his throne. He didn't disappoint. Popular Demand came as somewhat of a revelation in 2007. Sparse, lo-fi and sublime, it cemented Black Milk's reputation as a master of hard drums and electro hip-hop. 2008's Tronic further expanded his palette, pulling from pop, neo-soul and revivalist boom bap. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.22695327&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss The Midwestern Basement Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:50:26 -0800 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.22695327 art.22695327 Illa J art.22695327 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.22695327&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.22695327&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9599087&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop Tue, 2 Sep 2008 13:43:45 -0700 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.9599087 art.9599087 Copperpot art.9599087 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9599087&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9599087&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6523140&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:25:15 -0800 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.6523140 art.6523140 Jazze Pha art.6523140 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6523140&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6523140&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5578&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:55:07 -0800 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5578 art.5578 Bomb Squad art.5578 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5578&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5578&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6988723&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Mon, 7 Sep 2009 09:55:22 -0700 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.6988723 art.6988723 Superstar Quamallah art.6988723 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6988723&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6988723&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10337253&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:29:44 -0700 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.10337253 art.10337253 Scott Storch art.10337253 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10337253&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10337253&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10337252&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:31:20 -0700 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.10337252 art.10337252 Cool and Dre art.10337252 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10337252&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10337252&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7663490&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Indie Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:27:23 -0800 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7663490 art.7663490 Thes One art.7663490 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7663490&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7663490&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.44582&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:05:04 -0700 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.44582 art.44582 Da Beatminerz art.44582 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.44582&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.44582&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Enta Da Stage. From there they hooked up with Smif-N-Wessun, lacing them with beats for the Bucktown classic Dah Shinin'. Their style behind the boards is dark and murky, with raw drums, thick jazz loops, and seriously deep bass grooves. Da Beatminerz went on to produce for various members of the Boot Camp Clik as well as Bahamadia, the Roots, and others. Comprising DJ Evil Dee, Mr. Walt, Baby Paul, Chocolate Ty, and Rich Black, their long awaited compilation album dropped in the summer of 2001. It sported collaborations with the Cocoa Brovaz, Pete Rock, Freddie Foxxx, and more. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.16468&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:19:17 -0700 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.16468 art.16468 Organized Noize art.16468 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.16468&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.16468&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss The Source magazine. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5195056&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Sat, 9 May 2009 09:56:40 -0700 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5195056 art.5195056 Unagi art.5195056 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5195056&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5195056&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Keepin It Eel dropped in late 2004.]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9682224&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:04:49 -0700 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.9682224 art.9682224 Just Blaze art.9682224 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9682224&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9682224&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.24766179&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:03:44 -0800 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.24766179 art.24766179 Jel (Anticon) art.24766179 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.24766179&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.24766179&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2289&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:40:14 -0800 Top Producers Corner Artists on Rhapsody Online art.2289 art.2289 Marley Marl art.2289 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2289&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2289&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fproducers-corner%2Fartist-chart.rss Re-Entry as part of their Beat Generation series. - Brolin Winning]]>