When the excitement over Detox started up again last year, Dr. Dre even teased his next, next album — an instrumental project called The Planets, with songs inspired by the “personalities of each ...

Local hip-hop producer Alex Zavala isn’t a big name. If you’ve heard about him, it’s probably because he’s half of Dark Time Sunshine, who released Vessel (Fake Four) last year—and the other half of ...

The beats come first. Then rhymes and life. A drum track or synth line that worms its way into your brain and refuses to relent can often make the lyrics feel secondary or complementary. If the beat ...

Discover the essential music instruments for creating captivating Hip Hop beats. Explore drum machines, synthesizers, and samplers, and learn valuable tips for choosing the right instrument to achieve ...