James Brown’s influence on hip-hop is legendary. Explore 8 classic rap songs that sampled his grooves — and still sound fresh ...

In the vast, ever-evolving soundscape of hip-hop, few acts have held their ground like The Roots, a cultural institution.

THE SKINNY: Right then, who had a sample-heavy, hip-hop-inspired comeback album from Foxwarren on their 2025 bingo card? No, me neither, but it’s what we’ve been given, and the world is a marginally ...

Chimpanzee groups drum with distinct rhythms Date: May 9, 2025 Source: Cell Press Summary: New research from a team of cognitive scientists and evolutionary biologists finds that chimpanzees drum ...

After analyzing the drum patterns, they found that chimpanzees drum with rhythm and that the timing of their hits is non-random and often evenly spaced.

Connecticut producer ivvys talks #stepTeam, making beats for Ken Carson, and connecting with maajins and sxprano.

Drum and bass tracks feature intricate drum patterns, layered samples, and deep sub-bass lines that became staples of UK underground culture, thriving in secret warehouse parties and pirate radio ...

The trends in hip-hop production for 2025 and beyond are not a neatly packaged blueprint for success—they’re a wild, ever-shifting terrain where every misstep is as valuable as every triumph.

BETC Paris’s Michael Boamah sees hip-hop artists swerve into the running craze. He thinks there is more to come from the fusion of these cultures.

The Polyend Step is a “fully-featured, programmable drum machine in stompbox format.” This should be an absolute boon for those who want some accompaniment while playing guitar, or any other ...