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There are a lot of sites out there to download hip hop instrumentals and beats. The problems are that a lot of these sites are way overpriced, but way to "underproduced." I am going to tell you what to look for in a hip hop beats site, and what has worked for me.

The most successful rap artists in the business work with the most gifted and talented producers, programmers, musicians, and recording engineers to help them bring their vision into reality.

The choices on the net for hip hop beats and rap instrumentals are staggering. With so many choices, how do you wade through all the beat sites to find the right instrumentals for your album or demo? What is clear to me is that just because the first

There was a time in hip hop music that women could vibe with it and not worry about being insulted. But those days are over now that rap has taken over. When will hip hop come back?

This article outlines the pioneers in Hip-Hop, the latest news on the pioneers of Hip-Hop, how new school Hip-Hop and old school Hip-Hop relate, and the attitudes of the media with old school artists.

This article looks at some new hip-hop and R&B artists who have had success in music in 2006.

Appealing to the 16 to 24 year old age group, hip hop music is the second most popular genre falling closely behind classical music. With the Christian influence steadily impacting hip hop, the genre is guaranteed to fall into the top music selection.

Counting down the best from rap and hiphop over the past 3 decades.

This is a creative essay that looks at why rap and hip-hop have taken such a commanding force in pop culture. It also examines the effect that it is creating.

Nerd Rapper MC Chris recently released his fourth album. Unfortunatly it may not be all fans had hoped for.

One of the most eagerly anticipated albums of 2006, Count Bass D's "Act Your Waist Size" drops on Fat Beats on October 17th - a date marked in many Hiphop fans' calenders since mid-summer. It turns out that this album has been worth the wait!

Editorial essay about linguistic, vocabulary, and social values hidden within Hip-Hop music.

Does MTV represent hip-hop and rap culture better than BET?

Images and concepts portrayed in Hip Hop and Rap music are eroding values in the Black community.

Miri Ben-Ari releases her debut hip-hop album. Instead of just violin solos with hip-hop beats serving as the background, the album is packed with hip-hop's biggest stars peforming over hot beats blessed with her soulful violin.

Rap artists on the Rhymesayers label wax poetic on the state of affairs in the hip-hop nation.

From the people that are suppose to be the heavy hitters in the industry. Then they are awakening by the most shocking statement ever for a hip-hop/rap artist to make in a long time, HIP-HOP IS DEAD!

Hip Hop is at a crossroads and its time to take a look at the best of the genre.

Infectious hooks, head-bobbing beats, and ill lyrics-that's how Holy Hip Hop musician M.A.J.O.R.S. brings it. But he knows it's not just about making people bob their heads; it's about touching their hearts.

A brief look back with good tastes in music as we discuss the influences of Rap/Hip-Hop throughout urban communities.

Hip-hop fashion has been one of the most successful newly found industries in the world today. This trendy style originated from the urban streets of New York.

Nerdcore Hip Hop is the new rising fad. I review the top five nerdcore songs from the latest nerdcore compilation available at rhymetorrents.com, Nerdcore Compilation Volume Five, Exclusively on Associated Content.

A Tribe Called Quest is a hip-hop group who was active throughout the 1980's and 1990's. This group had numerous successes that are noteworthy.

This is the first in a series of reviews in my "Unearthing Gems" project: an effort to expose lesser-known hip-hop talents from all over the states to a wider audience.

Attention all music journalists, interns, and enthusiasts; hip-hop music production may never change!

A research paper comparing and contrasting country and hip hop music, showing that they have much more in common than one would think.

Article talks about the best places to find hip hop news on the web.

The four person group called POETREE teases the line between hip-hop and spoken word on the streets of Chicago.

I should preface this article by revealing my own musical tastes. Rap is not really my thing; I'm definitely more of a rock and roll guy. Rap is basically relegated to the same ranks as Britney Spears and country in my choice of audio pleasures...

The North is reclaiming it's leadership in the music world by demonstrating the use of exponential powers and mathematical components. Multiplication rap being called the next "Beanie Baby" for its ingenuity with fresh beats and real rappers sending a universal message.

Natalie Fasnacht conducted a study among white college students that reveals a disheartening fact about rap music. The more widespread the mainstream success, the less it is actually empowering the African-American community.

Kanye rose triumphantly from the ashes and proclaimed himself the winner in the rap battle of the year, if not the decade; having beat out 50 Cent on his first week of sales.

Rap music is overplayed, overdone, and really just bland and uninspiring these days. 95% of rap videos involve the true and tested formula of cars, women, money, and drinking. Its a stretch to call most rap artists actual 'artists'.

Do you think rap mix tapes are better than albums? Why does it seem like mix tapes sell more than albums do? Mix tapes have been around long as hip hop has been around for the most part.

Most Anticipated southern rap albums of 2008, the list includes Lil Wayne, Ludacris, T.I., Young Buck and others.

By the age of 30, Ginsberg would be briefly imprisoned for charges of obscenity produced against his first book, Howl and Other Poems (1956). This is his story.

Rap music can be seen in commercials and various other forms of entertainment. Rap has grown by leaps and bounds within its own culture, both on the East and West coasts. Here is a look at the 25 greatest rap songs.

Introducing the work of Empress as a new singer/song writer of hip hop rap and pop music

get to know Empress and her new adventure in the music industry.

Justin Strout talks with rapper The Game about his influences, his rise to fame, and that infamous night that changed his life. Article also examines how The Game fits Joseph Campbell's mold of an Orphan Hero.

While not exactly new, it's a much overlooked genre for this, and many humor writers.

Top 5 rap albums of the fall; The list features artist such as Lil' Wayne, Jay-z, Nas and others.

This is a detailed view of Gwen Stefanis' Love, Angel, Music, Baby her musical album.

Rap and Hiphop really took off in the 90s. Here are the top 10 rap songs of that decade.

Time to go old school and count down the best from the early days of rap.

Lady Chavez interviews a music group each week for her blog

Definitely a controversial genre, to say the least.

Mike Shinoda, a co-frontman for Linkin Park, has created a rap album that is both original in many ways and emotional. It highlights on real-life issues, and that is something not normally found in rap today.

Veteran rap act proves it still has all the right moves.

The Top 15 songs of 2007. Music is very subjective, and one man's masterpiece may be another's fingernails on a chalkboard. So, if you disagree, too bad. Make your own list.

A quick review of the album "Of gods and girls" by Mr. J Medeiros

P.R. Erv Presents "The Money Report Vol. 1" is an eloquent expression of lyrical expression. With catchy choruses and nasty rhyme play, this mixtape is sure to turn heads. Well rounded mixtape, wouldn't give this album justice.

Rays Downtown Blues, a quiet little place off Clematis, a place where people can get together and banter about what happened last week, play pool or just to watch the game with a couple friends...or so you may think.

Sage Francis says he is "different, in a different way." Standing outside the stereotypical rappers, Francis, 27, raps about vegetarianism and relationships, war and politics.

Trillville discuss Atlanta's rap scene, Lil Jon and Dave Chappelle

Drum & bass remains an underground genre of music, dwarfed by rap and other popularized, overly simple genres of music. This article looks at the highlights of drum & bass music and why it may appeal to broader audiences, given more promotion.

Have you noticed how some of the most popular songs that many people listen to make no sense I have listen to a lot of song from Rap to County and just can not see the point to some of them

Busta Rhymes is a very entertaining rapper to say the least. His orignial style is unparalleled in the rap world. So how do you judge an innovators' best songs of all time? Like this...

Blackalicious is one of the premier underground hip-hop groups playing music today. Here is a list of their top ten songs:

The illustrious voices of DJ Premiere and the Guru helped dominated the rap industry in the early to mid 1990s decade with some of the hottest cuts in hip hop.

The popular rap group, Wu-Tang Clan, was comprised of nine original members, including Method Man, RZA, Ghostface Killa, and Ol' Dirty Bastard. Group and solo projects have produced many hits.

Chester Copperpot's credit history may be in question, but his skills as a beatmaker and an emcee certainly are not. Teaming up with UK artist Braintax amongst others, he has produced a superb slice of Hiphop.

Nashville's Count Bass D returns with a darker follow up to the 2002 classic "Dwight Spitz" - but this new outing in EP form retains the high quality feel of its predecessor. Another 'must-have' for fans of quality underground Hiphop.

Angie Martinez reps both New York and her Latino roots to the fullest on her debut album, which features beats from Cool & Dre, Salaam Remi and others. Hot 97's premier female DJ has a debut album to be proud of.

Cassidy gained famed before his deal for battling Freeway to a standstill. As Hiphop fans know though, being a great battle rhymer does not automatically turn you into a great album maker. Cassidy provides proof of this on "Split Personality".

De La's second installment in the 3 part AOI series is almost as bad as the first - a total departure not just from any kind of previous De La sound, but also from the ethos which the group rolled with.

A strong debut album backed by Neptunes production - cleverly disguised drug tales and gangsta imagery are laid over some of the best tracks that Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo have ever made.

Angie Martinez' second album Animal House picks up where her debut left off. Unfortunately her production team of the same name don't come through the way Cool & Dre and the Neptunes did on album one.

The Arbor, Michigan group leave the listener more than a little disappointed on this, their followup to 2002's Sweats & Kicks, which features less boom-bap and more lightweight production work.

Braintax's work on the boards matches the quality of his lyrical delivery. September 11th and the war in Afghanistan are just two of the topics addressed with skilful examination, resulting in a very thought-provoking album.

The video production aspect of hip hop is ever-growing, and sometimes these producers do not get proper respect. It is time to pay homage to those producers behind the art of hip-hop video production. Let's start with the top ten hip-hop videos for summer 2008.

A guide to the best places in Manhattan, New York City for hip hop dance classes on all levels, whether for fun or serious study.

In the late '60s in the Bronx DJs were digging for the musical foundations of hip-hop.

Who's allowed to act hip hop? Apparently, only some people in society can get away with it. For the rest, accusations of racism and insensitivity arise.

A selection of places where people in Denver and Boulder, Colorado, can take quality hip hop dance classes and lessons.

For those of you interested in hip hop dance classes in the Lee County, Florida area, it is a great way to spend your free time, something for your children to get involved in, that is good for them.

You'll find the most qualified hip-hop dance professionals and instructors at Dance 411 Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.

If you live in Columbus, Ohio and are looking to improve your "skillz" in Hip Hop, check out these dance studios that offer classes.

Hip-hop tours offer a unique opportunity to see the history of hip-hop firsthand -- and even get VIP access to some clubs.

Terrance Dean's new hip-hop memoir to expose rappers on the down-low

Teachers blame hip hop for contributing to the bad grammar students use. Now there is a program using hip hop to improve student's grammar and beyond.

Hip-Hop has a stylistic trend of flashiness that appeals to teenagers who pledge allegiance to the popular culture. College and high-school students perceive it as a sort of party music.

From Run DMC to Beyonce, this list of best hip hop videos explores the themes that are central to the whole original purpose of hip hop music such as social issues over today's more commonconcepts of bling and ego.

If you enjoy hip-hop, no doubt you've noticed certain trends that continue to pop up in a variety of albums. In no time, you too can be throwin' bows and ridin' spinnas, just follow my easy hip-hop template!

In a controversial move, rapper Nas has titled his newest album, "Hip Hop is Dead", apparently citing that the genre has grown stagnate. With rappers moving in different steps though, such as Mos Def or Kanye West, does this have any credence.

When did the grown men disappear from Hip Hop and R&B?

Hip-Hop is the epitome of a young, urban progressive America endowed with talent, intelligence and influence. Hip-Hop is also the mask behind the darkness of a culture that glorifies misogyny and crime.

Do you understand what hip-hop is?

Minneapolis has a thriving hip-hop scene, I uncovered it. Mazta I is an underground hip-hop heavy weight.

It is very unfortunate that some of the most notable and affluent people in hip-hop culture are spending their money quite frivolously. But it's their money, so who cares, right?

Artist honored this year included: The Beastie Boys, Afrika Bambaataa, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, MC Lyte, Rakim, Russell Simmons and The Wu-Tang Clan.

This article talks about some of VH1 Hip Hop Honorees.

Article looks at what were the top ten hip hop songs for 2006.

Wylde Bunch, a 10-member alternative hip-hop group from Los Angeles, released their newest self-titled EP this week. Its sports anthems and upbeat lyrics establish the album as a staple of athletic events across the country.

The debates about the content, influence and direction of hip-hop music leave many wondering if the condition of the urban art form is terminal.

Do you want to look supa dupa fly for Halloween 2007? Then check out my guide for the coolest urban and Hip-hop themed Halloween costumes.