Hip Hop Artists & the Gear They Use

Hip Hop is rooted in rhythm, lyrical flow, and cultural expression. From sampling and beatmaking to live performance and DJing, it blends creativity with technology in unique ways. Drum machines, samplers, turntables, and studio gear all play a role in shaping its sound. Explore the artists behind the beats and the gear they use to make them.

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Mr. Wiggles

Music Producer · The Rock Steady Crew

C‐Doc

Rapper, Music Producer · The Impossebulls

Jahi

Singer, Rapper · Enemy Radio

Rapsody

Singer, Rapper

Jeffrey Fare

Music Producer · Poolside

Timmy “The Terror”

Bassist, Music Producer · IMA Robot

DJ Clay

DJ · Insane Clown Posse

El Guincho

Singer, Music Producer

Monoxide

Rapper · House of Krazees

Genesis Owusu

Johnny Richter

Rapper · Kottonmouth Kings

Liv.e

Joshua Abrams

Bassist, Music Producer · The Roots

Josh Rawlings

Singer, Keyboardist · Jason Parker Quartet

Carlos Mcswain

Drummer, Music Producer · 1500 or Nothin’

Joseph Benson

Guitarist · The Lacs

Dark Wayne

Dark Polo Gang

Dark Pyrex

Singer · Dark Polo Gang

Kory-O

The Sugarhill Gang

Swel Boogie

Rapper, Music Producer · Arsonists

DJ Scott La Rock

Singer, Music Producer · Boogie Down Productions

Jeff Miree

Rapper · Zulu Nation

Armageddon

Singer, Rapper · Terror Squad

Cuban Link

Singer, Rapper · Terror Squad

GLC

Rapper · Go Getters

60 Second Assassin

Singer · Sunz of Man

Rick Rock

Keyboardist, Composer · Cosmic Slop Shop

Wanda Rash

Zapp

Yung Spinach Cumshot

Singer, Rapper

Curtis Chambers

Singer, Guitarist · The Shady Band

Opio

Singer, Rapper · Souls of Mischief

Ricky Bell

Singer, Music Producer · New Edition

Michael Bivins

Singer, Music Producer · New Edition

Topsy Chapman

Singer, Music Producer · New Breed Brass Band

Rashad

Rapper · Bankroll Mafia

Lil Duke

Rapper · Young Stoner Life

London Jae

Rapper, Music Producer · Bankroll Mafia

PeeWee Roscoe

Rapper · Bankroll Mafia

Callum Easter

Guitarist, Keyboardist · Young Fathers

MC Penis

Rapper, Music Producer

070 Shake

Singer

SKAITHEMUSICMAN

Singer, Rapper

D-Square

Music Producer

Money B

Singer, Rapper · The Underground Railroad

O.G. Rocker

Rapper · J.J. Fad

Sassy C

Singer, Rapper · J.J. Fad

Weasel Loc

Singer, Rapper · Diirty OGz

Boom Bam

Rapper · Compton’s Most Wanted

Brray

Declaime

Singer, Rapper · Likwit Crew

Zion

Singer · Zion & Lennox

Lay Law

Rapper, Music Producer · Above the Law

King Tee

Singer, Rapper · Tha Alkaholiks

Kwamé

Rapper, Music Producer · The Invincibles

Nyck Caution

Singer, Rapper · Pro Era

Pepa

Singer, Rapper · The Christmas All‐Stars

DJ Scratch

Music Producer, DJ · EPMD

Crazy Legs

Rapper, DJ · The Rock Steady Crew

Prozak

Rapper · Project: Deadman

Carter Schultz

Aer

Shwayze

Rapper

Elijah Baker

Bassist, Rapper · Tony! Toni! Toné!

DJ Lord

DJ · Prophets of Rage

Bron Tiemann

Guitarist · The Blue Hawaiians

Moc Fu

Rapper · FU‐Schnickens

Curtiss Boone

Singer, Keyboardist · Boone Bros.

Mr. Porter

Singer, Rapper · D12

Bizarre

Singer, Rapper · D12

Az Izz

Singer, Rapper · Outsidaz

Pacewon

Singer, Rapper · Outsidaz

Donald D

Music Producer · Zulu Nation

Father Dom

Rapper · The Dangerous Crew

Mack 10

Singer, Music Producer · The S.T.O.P. Movement

Rodan

Singer, Rapper · KMD

T‐Bone

Rapper, DJ · Get the Fist Movement

Remi Kabaka Jr.

Drummer, Composer · Gorillaz

Ulises Eyherabide

Singer, Guitarist · Rescate

Trevor Moore

Singer, Guitarist · The Whitest Kids U’ Know

Zaakir

Rapper · Zulu Nation

Simon Parfrement

Sleaford Mods

Jimmie Bones

Singer, Keyboardist · The Twisted Brown Trucker

Prohgress

Singer, Keyboardist · Far East Movement

J‐Splif

Singer, Rapper · Far East Movement

Peej

Singer, Rapper

Lin‐Manuel Miranda

Singer, Rapper

Koopsta Knicca

Rapper · Three 6 Mafia

An-ten-nae

Music Producer

Jeffy

Singer, Rapper

Big Shug

Rapper · Gang Starr Foundation

Cage

Rapper · The Weathermen

Chynna Rogers

Rapper · A$AP Mob

T‐Minus

Music Producer

Black Kray

Rapper

Xavier Wulf

Rapper · Raider Klan

Warren Hue

Rapper

Sir Jinx

Music Producer, DJ · WC and the Maad Circle