If there’s one thing music fans admire Kanye West for, it’s his dedication to his craft. The multi-hyphenate is known for his work ethic and the gold standard he sets for the projects he’s involved in ...

In our Beat Building series, we're showing you how to produce beats, grooves and drum patterns in a variety of styles and genres, touching on various eras of production, to help you understand the key ...

Was the 1990s the greatest decade in hip hop? We can all agree that it's certainly one of its most formative eras. A decade where the genre and culture exploded from its New York City origins into a ...

Despite being released 20 years ago, the Canadian hip-hop compilation Rap Essentials Vol. 1's influence and impact is still relevant today. The brainchild of Ivan Berry, known for shepherding the ...