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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DJ Moe Love

Music Producer, DJ · Ultramagnetic MC’s

Starscixn

Singer, Rapper

Jise

Singer · Arsonists

Moc Fu

Rapper · FU‐Schnickens

Kelo

Rapper · The Grand Wizzards

Stylz

Singer, Rapper · B. Brown Posse

Kiss Nuka

Music Producer

Fish Scales

Singer, Rapper · Nappy Roots

A.B. Rock

Rapper · 95 South

Jay “Ski” McGowan

Rapper, DJ · The Bass Mechanics

Rodan

Singer, Rapper · KMD

Thrill Da Playa

Rapper · The Bass Mechanics

Ulises Eyherabide

Singer, Guitarist · Rescate

KayCyy

Singer, Rapper

Jean-Pierre Sluys

Music Producer, DJ · Qaballah Steppers

Zaakir

Rapper · Zulu Nation

Simon Parfrement

Sleaford Mods

Sassan Gari

Dubadelic

Jimmie Bones

Singer, Keyboardist · The Twisted Brown Trucker

Likkle Jerr

Keyboardist, Music Producer · Dubadelic

Scott Harding

Guitarist, Music Producer · Dubadelic

Robert Haigh

Music Producer · Dubadelic

Stretch

Singer, Rapper · Thug Life

Melanie Taylor

Singer · Bardeux

DJ Charlie Chan Soprano

DJ · DMC & The Hellraisers

Menes

Music Producer · Musicólogo & Menes

Kimani Rogers

Singer, Rapper · Roosevelt Franklin

Koopsta Knicca

Rapper · Three 6 Mafia

Mr. Len

Music Producer, DJ · Dirty Disco Squares

DJ Eddie Def

DJ · Moonraker

An-ten-nae

Music Producer

Larry LaLonde

Singer, Guitarist · Bob Cock and the Yellow Sock

DJ Rhettmatic

Music Producer, DJ · Beat Junkies

Carl Burnett

Guitarist, Bassist · Buckshot LeFonque

Mr. Wiggles

Music Producer · The Rock Steady Crew

C‐Doc

Rapper, Music Producer · The Impossebulls

Jahi

Singer, Rapper · Enemy Radio

T‐Minus

Music Producer

Jeffrey Fare

Music Producer · Poolside

Timmy “The Terror”

Bassist, Music Producer · IMA Robot

DJ Clay

DJ · Insane Clown Posse

Sir Jinx

Music Producer, DJ · Da Lench Mob

Monoxide

Rapper · House of Krazees

Johnny Richter

Rapper · Kottonmouth Kings

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

DeeeJay

Singer, Rapper · Your Favorite Martian

Dark Pyrex

Singer · Dark Polo Gang

Benatar

Guitarist, Keyboardist · Your Favorite Martian

Swel Boogie

Rapper, Music Producer · Arsonists

Jeff Miree

Rapper · Zulu Nation

Armageddon

Singer, Rapper · Terror Squad

Cuban Link

Singer, Rapper · Terror Squad

Mambo Kingz

Music Producer

GLC

Rapper · Go Getters

60 Second Assassin

Singer · Sunz of Man

Nascar Aloe

Rapper, Composer

T.O.P

Rapper · BIGBANG

Rick Rock

Keyboardist, Composer · Cosmic Slop Shop

Yung Spinach Cumshot

Singer, Rapper

Curtis Chambers

Singer, Guitarist · The Shady Band

Duki

Singer, Rapper

Topsy Chapman

Singer, Music Producer · New Breed Brass Band

Rashad

Rapper · Bankroll Mafia

Piotr

Guitarist · Hunter

Lil Duke

Rapper · Young Stoner Life

London Jae

Rapper, Music Producer · Bankroll Mafia

PeeWee Roscoe

Rapper · Bankroll Mafia

Supah Mario

Music Producer

MC Penis

Rapper, Music Producer

SKAITHEMUSICMAN

Singer, Rapper

Mona Lisa Young

Singer · World Class Wreckin' Cru

D-Square

Music Producer

Backxwash

Rapper, Music Producer

HARV

Bassist, Keyboardist

Warren Hue

Rapper

Money B

Singer, Rapper · The Underground Railroad

Xavier Wulf

Rapper · Raider Klan

Black Kray

Rapper

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

Chynna Rogers

Rapper · A$AP Mob

Declaime

Singer, Rapper · Likwit Crew

Lay Law

Rapper, Music Producer · Above the Law

Cage

Rapper · The Weathermen

King Tee

Singer, Rapper · Tha Alkaholiks

Kwamé

Rapper, Music Producer · The Invincibles

Pepa

Singer, Rapper · The Christmas All‐Stars

DJ Scratch

Music Producer, DJ · EPMD

Big Shug

Rapper · Gang Starr Foundation

Crazy Legs

Rapper, DJ · The Rock Steady Crew

Prozak

Rapper · Project: Deadman