Traditionally, lyrics have been the most important element of rap music, and while the most talented producers may not be as recognizable as the most famous rappers, they are becoming just as ...

Following on from Drake’s mainstream success, the ‘sad boy’ scene – led by artists with names such as Suicideyear and Sobbin Williams – is taking hip-hop in an unexpectedly introspective direction “We ...

SoundCloud rap producers play a major role in shaping the modern underground rap scene, creating beats that help unknown artists gain massive attention online. With tools like FL Studio and auto-tune ...