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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Skilla Baby

BLK ODYSSY

Jay Worthy

Singer

Folayan Kunerede

Flyana Boss

Luck Ra

Singer

Cris MJ

Arman Aydin

Dionela

MC Pogba

DJ Guih da ZO

Jordan Adetunji

Faris Shafi

Rapper

Pun

Laila!

Singer

Marcnesium

Singer · Fünf Sterne deluxe

Sean Cruse

Guitarist, Bassist · Fear

Melvin Edmonds

Singer · Black Men United

Born Supreme

Rapper

Chris Fronzak

Singer, Rapper

Jake Wherry

Music Producer

That Mexican OT

Rapper

Sho Baraka

Singer, Music Producer · 116 Clique

Trip Lee

Rapper · 116 Clique

PRo

Singer, Rapper · 116 Clique

Jan trompet

Singer

Drive45

Singer, Composer

Red Café

Singer, Music Producer · Da Franchise

Reid Stefan

Music Producer

Bluechip

Black Sox

starRo

Music Producer

DJ Jus Ske

Music Producer, DJ · N*E*R*D

Daddy Mack

Singer, Rapper · Kris Kross

Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly

Singer, Rapper · Kris Kross

Sheri Flanagan

Singer · Choice

Damu

Rapper · Warfare

DJ Rocky Rock

DJ · The Dirty Heads

DJ AONE

DJ · The J.lo Band

Gerald Valentine

Ready for the World

Mista Dexter

DJ · D 2 The K

Jason Evigan

Singer, Music Producer

Brodie Stewart

Keyboardist

FERMIN

Composer, Music Producer

Full Force

Music Producer

Trackstar the DJ

Music Producer, DJ · Run the Jewels

J-Treds

Singer · Indelible MC’s

Willie Knighton

Rapper · Lumberjacks

BenjiFlow

Singer, Music Producer

T‐Rock

Rapper · Da Roc-A-Fellaz

J-Green

Rapper · Raider Klan

Craig Xen

Rapper · Schemaposse

Lil Woofy Woof

Singer, Rapper · Schemaposse

JPDREAMTHUG

Rapper · GothBoiClique

K‐Rock

Rapper · Hypnotize Camp Posse

Lil Corb

Kami Kaze Inc.

Mac Yo

Rapper · Kami Kaze Inc.

Nigaro

Kami Kaze Inc.

Total Kayos

Rapper · Kami Kaze Inc.

Lil Jack

Manson Family

Mr. Maceo

Manson Family

Jason Fabus

the skeleton crew

Big Rocc

Concrete Criminalz

Jay Ant

Music Producer · HBK Gang

Kehlani

Singer · HBK Gang

Kool John

Singer · HBK Gang

LoveRance

HBK Gang

P‐Lo

Rapper, Music Producer · HBK Gang

Timmy Gatling

Keyboardist, Music Producer · Guy

Damian Hall

Guy

Kenan Thompson

Singer, Rapper · Saturday Night Live Cast

Linda Estelle

Singer · T‐Spoon

Orpheo

Rapper · V.I.P All-Stars

Devin Malik

Rapper, Music Producer

J Stylz

Rapper · Blackstreet

Yungeen Ace

Rapper

Cobra Maltase

Rapper

Onyx Ashanti

Singer, Drummer

Willem

Guitarist, Bassist · Aggressor

Ishmael Butler

Singer · shabazz palaces

Tendai Maraire

Drummer · shabazz palaces

Chaya Beckett-Messam

Singer · ALT BLK ERA

Nyrobi Beckett-Messam

Singer · ALT BLK ERA

Mike Etheridge

Singer · The Neptunes

DJ Bobcat

DJ · Uncle Jamm’s Army

Mario Winans

Drummer, Music Producer · The Hitmen

John Forté

Singer, Music Producer · Refugee Camp Allstars

Dom P

Singer · Roll Deep

DJ Maximum

Roll Deep

Joseph Adenuga Jr.

Roll Deep

Scratchy

Singer, Music Producer · Roll Deep

DJ Target

Music Producer, DJ · Roll Deep

Yasiin Bey

Singer, Music Producer · Dec. 99th

Victor Burks

Keyboardist · Fine Arts Militia

Brad Craig

Guitarist, Keyboardist · Fine Arts Militia

Chris Boswell

Composer · Refugee Camp Allstars

Hayato

Drummer · Gore Beyond Necropsy

Mumu Fresh

Singer, Rapper · The Vintage Babies