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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Chuck Chillout

Music Producer · Zulu Nation

D.J. Chilly‐D.

DJ · Zulu Nation

DJ Lace

Music Producer, DJ · Who da Funk

MC Madness

Singer · Vicious BASS

Kevin Hanson

Guitarist, Music Producer · The Roots

Prince Ital Joe

Singer, Rapper · Prince Ital Joe feat. Marky Mark

Lil' Nix

Rapper · The Valli Girls

Scarlett Johansson

Singer · The Singles

DJ X-Rated

Music Producer, DJ · Coalition DJs

DJ Dibiase

DJ · Coalition DJs

DJ Jaycee

Triumph The Insult Comic Dog

Singer, Rapper

Run

Rapper, Music Producer · Artists United Against Apartheid

John Robie

Keyboardist, Music Producer · Planet Patrol

DJ Karnivor

Hip Hop Henry

Rapper

DJLL

Singer, Rapper

Nicholas Roker

Singer, Rapper · Boyz O' Steel

Zeru

Rapper · Boyz O' Steel

Bass Mekanik

Music Producer, DJ · Bass Cube

DXJ

DJ · Bass Cube

DJ Majik

DJ · Maggotron Crushing Crew

Neil Case

Music Producer · Bass Cube

Rick Fields

Guitarist, Keyboardist · The Sonarphonics

DJ Extraordinaire

James McCauley

The Sonarphonics

Hal Oppenheim

Keyboardist, Music Producer · Planet Detroit

Sir Scratch

DJ · Main Source

The Great Peso

Singer, Rapper · Zulu Nation

Mighty Mike C

Singer, Rapper · The Fearless Four

Wilfredo Dones

Singer · The Fearless Four

Krazy Eddie

Rapper · Zulu Nation

Master O.C.

DJ · Zulu Nation

Kevie Kev Rockwell

Funky 4 + 1

Wanda Dee

Singer · Zulu Nation

Queen Lisa Lee

Singer, Rapper · Zulu Nation

Seb el Zin

Music Producer, DJ · Anarchist Republic of Bzzz

Mike Ladd

Singer, Rapper · Anarchist Republic of Bzzz

8Ball

Singer, Rapper · 8Ball & MJG

Mr. DJ

Music Producer, DJ · Outkast

DJ Scientist

DJ · Ying Yang Twins

Pete Nice

Singer, Rapper · 3rd Bass

DJ Richie Rich

Music Producer, DJ · 3rd Bass

Gregg Dokes

Keyboardist · Empulse

DJ Zo

DJ · The Free Nationals

Jochen Schmalbach

Drummer, Music Producer · Ichundu

Ed Lover

Singer, Rapper

Doctor Dré

DJ · Beastie Boys

Scott Kirkland

Keyboardist, Music Producer · Methods of Mayhem

André Benjamin

Singer, Music Producer · Earthtone III

Leo Pellegrino

Music Producer · Lucky Chops

Aaron Goode

Trombonist · Roc Boys

Lee Hogans

Trumpeter · Roc Boys

Lamont Caldwell

Composer

Donald Robinson

Drummer · Larry Ochs Sax & Drumming Core

Randy Villars

Composer · Bootsy Collins And The Funk Unity Band

Candidt

Rapper · Oldominion

Toni Hill

Singer · Oldominion

Hyena

Rapper · Oldominion

Onry Ozzborn

Rapper · Dark Time Sunshine

Compost

Rapper · Sound Asylum

Zavala

Rapper · Dark Time Sunshine

Gov Mattic

Rapper, Music Producer · The Regime

DJ Scene

DJ · Oldominion

Nightclubber Lang

Rapper · Oldominion

Dvonne Lewis

Drummer · Jason Parker Quartet

Windser

Singer, Guitarist · Bogey Boys

Big Prodeje

Singer, Music Producer · South Central Cartel

Havikk the Rhime Son

Rapper · South Central Cartel

Stud Doogie

Music Producer, DJ · Brand Nubian

Alamo

Music Producer, DJ · Zulu Nation

Spunk Bigga

Music Producer · The Untouchables

DJ Jab

DJ · Trinity

Party Arty

Singer, Rapper · Showbiz & A.G.

Rojuu

Singer, Music Producer

Big D The Impossible

Music Producer · The Underground Railroad

ILMARI

Singer, Music Producer · TERIYAKI BOYZ

NIGO®

Music Producer, DJ · TERIYAKI BOYZ

RYO-Z

Rapper · TERIYAKI BOYZ

VERBAL

Singer, Rapper · TERIYAKI BOYZ

Kool Chip

Drummer, Rapper · D.J. Chuck Chillout & Kool Chip

Nat the Cat

Rapper, Music Producer · Rhyme Syndicate

Toddy Tee

Singer, Rapper

Mixmaster Quick

DJ · Rhyme Syndicate

Paycheck

Rapper · Raw Ice Dynasty

The Pratt Attack

Rapper · Brothers 4 The Struggle

Jeff Timmons

Singer · 98°

Justin Jeffre

Singer · 98°

Drew Lachey

Singer · 98°

Bryan Abrams

Singer · Color Me Badd

Kevin Thornton

Singer · Color Me Badd

Shafiq Husayn

Drummer, Music Producer · Sa-Ra

Chace Infinite

Singer, Rapper · Korsican Brothers

Amad-Jamal

Rapper · S.O.L.A.R. Panel

Eddie Meeks

Rapper · Prophetix

Longevity

Unity Committee