subject: Train horn samples, old soul records and live drums: the best urban music producers pt. 1 [print this page] Author: Kasan Groupe Author: Kasan Groupe
A list of the hottest urban music producers in the game. From train horn samples to old soul records to live instrumentation, hip-hop production is some of the most exciting new music today, so take note. If you're looking to make that cheddar and buy those new MercedesBenz rims you could do worse than work as a music producer selling your beats for thousands of dollars to rappers. The Neptunes This production duo of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo are considered one of the most innovative and influential hip-hip and pop music producers of the decade, creating some of the biggest hits for artists like Snoop Dogg (Drop it Like Its Hot), Justin Timberlake and Ludacris. They have set themselves apart from many other hip-hop producers by working on entire albums with artists such as The Clipse and Gwen Stefani. Their record label, Star Trak Entertainment includes artists such as Slim Thug and Robin Thicke, making them a force to be reckoned with in the hip-hop production and label scene. Araab Muzik This young producer from New York has been working exclusively with the Dipset Record label and rapper Camron in particular. He has uploaded a number of videos onto Youtube showcasing his skills on the MPC 2500, a live beat production machine that is easy to use but difficult to master. If Dipset lets him loose he could be tearing up the charts with hit records for other artists outside the label, but knowing Dipset they will keep him to themselves, hoarding him as their own little secret. Check out his track Get it in Ohio for the best example of his heavy sound. Timbaland Timothy Mosely aka Timbaland is considered one of the most innovative producer in R&B and rap, shying away from the sampling style of hip-hop and creating more original and synth heavy beats. Timbaland got his biggest breaks working with Aaliyah and Ginuine in his early days and went on to fully produce and rap on his own releases with partner Magoo. He then went on to work with Justin Timberlake on his solo debut Justified, which Timberlake was so happy with he asked Timbaland to produce the entirely of his sophomore release. Making beats for Jay-Z, Keri Hilson and even Duran Duran and Bjork, Timbaland is obviously one of the most sought after producers in rock, hip hop and electronica. About the Author:
