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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Jhayco

Singer, Music Producer

Mora

Singer

Milo j

Singer

Jere Klein

Criolo

Singer

Marcelo Yuka

Drummer · O Rappa

Marcelo Falcão

Singer · O Rappa

Lauro Farias

O Rappa

Marcos Lobato

O Rappa

Xandão

Singer, Guitarist · O Rappa

TAEMIN

Singer · SHINee

Mithra 眞

Singer, Music Producer · Epik High

JUNNY

Singer

Taebin

Singer · 1TYM

TAEYANG

Singer · BIGBANG

Mir

Singer · MBLAQ

ZELO

Rapper · B.A.P

El General

Singer

Tayla Parx

Singer

Brad Jordan

Rapper · Geto Boys

Tony Ballard

Keyboardist · Wu‐Tang Clan

Troy James Nalls

Drummer · Wu‐Tang Clan

Dose

Drummer · Shootyz Groove

DJ Nina 9

Nikki D

Singer, Rapper · Zulu Nation

Lakim Shabazz

Singer, Music Producer · The Flavor Unit

DJ Cue

DJ · Bullet Proof Scratch Hamsters

DJ Pause

Music Producer, DJ · MCM and the Monster

King Zen Amen

Rapper · Puck & Natty

E‐A‐Ski

Rapper, Music Producer

Blaak Jordan

Drummer · Alectric Mayhem

Dimitry Gorodetsky

Bassist

Astronautalis

Music Producer · Four Fists

Ferris MC

Singer, Music Producer

redveil

Rapper

billy woods

Singer, Rapper · Armand Hammer

Motion Man

Singer, Rapper · Masters of Illusion

Kutmasta Kurt

Music Producer, DJ · Masters of Illusion

Godfather Don

Singer, Music Producer · The Cenobites

H‐Bomb

Rapper · 7th Veil

Jacky Jasper

Rapper · Clayborne Family

Grant Shapiro

Music Producer · Karpenters

Dave Dar

Music Producer · Bamboo Bros.

Kurious

Singer, Rapper · Monsta Island Czars

Andre Barnes

Rapper · D.I.T.C.

Dino Brave

The UN

Mic Raw

Music Producer · The UN

DJ Solo Flxx

DJ · Raw Breed

Brahny

Big Lurch

Singer · Cosmic Slop Shop

Human Kebab

Keyboardist, DJ · DIVIIDEDBY

Orelsan

Rapper

Gringe

Rapper

Rever

Seizur

Chiloo

Benzzi

Conor Albert

Music Producer

Ric Wilson

Singer

Relyae

Marsha Ambrosius

Singer, Music Producer · Floetry

Josh Breeding

The Megas

Brian DiDomenico

The Megas

Brent Firestone

The Megas

Dave Jensen

JazzMN Orchestra

Mike Levinson

The Megas

Greg Schneider

The Megas

Eric von Doymi

The Megas

DJ Deff Jeff

Hangmen 3

Lazerbeak

Music Producer · SHREDDERS

Paper Tiger

Music Producer, DJ · SHREDDERS

DR Period

Keyboardist, Music Producer · Nexx Level Click

Rhyme Recca

Nexx Level Click

DJ Face

Rapper, DJ · Zulu Nation

DJ Darryl C

DJ · Zulu Nation

Sha Rock

Rapper · Zulu Nation

King Sun

Rapper · Zulu Nation

DJ MASTERKEY

Music Producer, DJ · Zulu Nation

DEV LARGE

Music Producer · Buddha Brand

Tony Touch

Singer, Rapper · The Rock Steady Crew

Volkor X

Keyboardist, Music Producer

DJ President Ike

DJ · The Impossebulls

Mao Funkshun

Bassist, DJ · The Impossebulls

MC G.L.O.B.E.

Singer, Rapper · G.L.O.B.E & Whiz Kid

Capital STEEZ

Singer · Pro Era

A La Sole

Rapper · Pro Era

Junior B

Pro Era

CJ Fly

Singer · Pro Era

Bruce LeeKix

Music Producer · Pro Era

Dyemond Lewis

Singer, Rapper · Pro Era

Rokamouth

Singer · Pro Era

Scopemann

Singer, Rapper · Zulu Nation

Cora E

Rapper · Zulu Nation

Gee-One

Rapper · Advanced Chemistry

Linguist

Singer, Rapper · Advanced Chemistry

Jamalski

Singer, Rapper · Zulu Nation