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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Remy Ma

Singer, Rapper · Terror Squad

Prospect

Singer, Rapper · Terror Squad

Triple Seis

Singer, Rapper · Terror Squad

Tony Sunshine

Singer, Rapper · Terror Squad

Jimmy Ashurst

Music Producer · Foamfoot

Eric Correa

Drummer, Music Producer

Phase 2

Rapper · Zulu Nation

Dark Side

Singer, Rapper · Dark Polo Gang

Tony Effe

Dark Polo Gang

Tyrone Pacheco

Singer, Rapper · Funkdoobiest

DJ A. Vee

DJ · Bunch of Dope DJs

DJ Excel

DJ · Bunch of Dope DJs

DJ Jay-ski

DJ · Bunch of Dope DJs

DJ Kwestion

Music Producer, DJ · Bunch of Dope DJs

Obiwon

DJ · Bunch of Dope DJs

Richard Quitevis

DJ · Bunch of Dope DJs

DJ Revolution

Music Producer, DJ · Red Foo & Dre Kroon

DJ Sat One

DJ · Bunch of Dope DJs

DJ Soul

DJ · Bunch of Dope DJs

DJ Spinbad

DJ · New Edition

D.V. One

DJ · The Rock Steady Crew

DJ Redneck

DJ · The Lacs

Brian "Rooster" King

Singer, Guitarist · The Lacs

Clay "Uncle Snap" Sharpe

Singer, Rapper · The Lacs

Mike Stebe

Drummer · The Lacs

Jeffrey Nelson

Bassist · The Lacs

Luther Campbell

Singer, Rapper · The 2 Live Crew

Jae Deal

Bassist · Tha Snoopadelics

DJ LT

DJ · Tha Snoopadelics

DJ Mike Smooth

Music Producer, DJ · Lord Finesse & DJ Mike Smooth

Soopafly

Rapper, Music Producer · Tha Dogg Pound

Mike Smooth

Guitarist · Tha Snoopadelics

Evan Flory-Barnes

Bassist · Jason Parker Quartet

Damon Bryson

Drummer · The Roots

Ian Hendrickson-Smith

Saxophonist · The Roots

Lou Dog

Drummer · Kottonmouth Kings

DJ Bobby B

DJ · Kottonmouth Kings

Pakelika

Singer, Music Producer · Kottonmouth Kings

D-Loc

Rapper, DJ · Kottonmouth Kings

The Dirtball

Rapper · X Pistols

Richter

Rapper · Kottonmouth Kings

Mellow Man Ace

Singer · Cypress Hill

A.L.T.

Rapper · Latin Alliance

OG Natal

Singer · Latin Alliance

El Chombo

Composer, Music Producer

DJ Playero

Music Producer, DJ

Lisa M

Singer, Music Producer

DJ Butterfingers

Chaos Kid

Rapper · Soul Intent

Vitaman C

Singer, Rapper · The Drum Machine

Sheek Louch

Singer · The LOX

Infa‐Red

Singer, Rapper · Ruff Ryders

Fiend

Singer, Rapper · Jet Life

Aja Smith

Rapper · Ruff Ryders

Krazy

Rapper · Murder Inc.

Polarbear

Music Producer, DJ · Fieldy’s Dreams

Kate Freud

Guitarist

Violent J

Rapper, Music Producer · The Killjoy Club

Shaggy 2 Dope

Rapper, Music Producer · The Killjoy Club

John Kickjazz

DJ · Inner City Posse

Blaze Ya Dead Homie

Singer, Rapper · Dark Lotus

Monoxide Child

Singer, Rapper · Dark Lotus

Jamie Madrox

Singer, Rapper · Dark Lotus

Lavel

Rapper, Music Producer · Soopa Villainz

Esham

Singer, Rapper · Natas

Mastamind

Rapper, Music Producer · Natas

Frayser Boy

Singer · Hypnotize Camp Posse

Project Pat

Singer, Rapper · Hypnotize Camp Posse

Lil Wyte

Rapper · Hypnotize Camp Posse

Lyte

Rapper

The R.O.C.

Rapper · The Hatchet Family

Ouija Macc

Rapper · The Hatchet Family

Boondox

Rapper · The Hatchet Family

Blahzay Roze

Rapper · The Hatchet Family

Big Hoodoo

Rapper · The Hatchet Family

Anybody Killa

Rapper · Dark Lotus

Wayne Wilkins

Keyboardist, Music Producer

Geno Lenardo

Guitarist, Bassist · Device

Aaron Draper

Singer, Drummer · The Shady Band

Keith Boxley

Music Producer · Spectrum City

Aaron Allen

Music Producer · Spectrum City

Gary G‐Wiz

Rapper, Music Producer · The Bomb Squad

Paul Shabazz

Music Producer · The Bomb Squad

Keith Shocklee

Singer, Music Producer · The Bomb Squad

DJ FM

DJ · Psycho Realm

Big Duke

Rapper · Boyz n da Hood

CM aka Creative

Singer, Rapper · The Impossebulls

Def Chad

Singer, Rapper · The Impossebulls

Marcus J

Singer, Rapper · The Impossebulls

Kyle Jason

Singer · Confrontation Camp

Professor Griff

Singer, Rapper · Zulu Nation

David Barry

Guitarist · Buckshot LeFonque

Joey Calderazzo

Keyboardist, Music Producer · Buckshot LeFonque

Rob “Wacko” Hunter

Music Producer · Buckshot LeFonque

Robert Hurst

Bassist, Composer · Buckshot LeFonque

Delfeayo Marsalis

Music Producer · Buckshot LeFonque