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- Carl Lamarre
- Organized Noize. Rico Wade, Ray Murray, and Sleepy Brown’s work as the Organized Noize production team established the group as pillars of the Atlanta hip-hop and R&B scene in the ‘90s.
- 9th Wonder. 9th Wonder caught the rap world’s attention with his collection of unofficial remixes to Nas’ God’s Son album, which he fittingly titled God’s Stepson.
- The Bomb Squad. The Bomb Squad, captained by Hank Shocklee, Keith Shocklee, Eric “Vietnam” Sadler, Chuck D, Gary G-Wiz and Bill Stephney, changed hip-hop’s sonic landscape with their revolutionary sound, which served as the backdrop for the legendary rap group Public Enemy.
- Larry Smith. A bass player from Queens, Larry Smith would link with Russell Simmons and help his artist Kurtis Blow make the first gold-certified rap record, “The Breaks.”
- Metro Boomin. 1,916 votes. From his explosive entry into the music scene, Metro Boomin has carved a niche for himself in the world of hip hop production. Collaborating with some of the biggest names in the industry like 21 Savage, Future, and Migos, this St. Louis native's masterful skill in crafting memorable beats has amassed him a loyal fan base.
- Kanye West. 1,569 votes. Since his humble beginnings as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, Kanye West has evolved into one of the most influential figures in modern hip hop.
- DJ Premier. 260 votes. One of the founding fathers of modern hip hop production, DJ Premier's contributions to the genre are simply undeniable. As one half of the iconic duo Gang Starr, Premier's distinctive sampling technique and unrelenting drum patterns have laid the foundation for countless hip hop hits.
- Dr. Dre. 637 votes. A true pioneer in hip hop production, Dr. Dre's legendary career spans over three decades and includes an impressive list of accomplishments.
- DJ Premier. There is one thing that DJ Premier has done through his career that RZA hasn’t: lend his sound to artists not affiliated with his original group.
- RZA. Many, many Hip Hop fans would argue for RZA as #1 on this list. I will say that I had a terribly tough time between figuring out who between RZA and the #1 would actually take that top spot.
- Pete Rock. Originating from the inner-ring New York City suburb of Mount Vernon, a small town that bordered the northern end of The Bronx, Pete Rock is one of the true innovators of incorporating lush jazz samples into his work, and he paved the way for many producers following him.
- Marley Marl. Hip Hop would not have evolved the way it did without Marley Marl, plain and simple. The Queens native is nearly single-handedly responsible for a litany of Hip Hop’s most important and formative albums in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
- Dr. Dre. Dr. Dre crafted the foundational tracks for NWA, produced standout hits such as Snoop Dogg’s “Gin & Juice” and “What’s My Name?” and the iconic albums The Chronic and Chronic 2001.
- Kanye West. Starting off as a key producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, Kanye West’s influence would later expand, cementing his status as a legendary hip hop producer.
- Mannie Fresh. Mannie Fresh was a one man show who was responsible for all of the production for Cash Money Records, at least until his departure during the mid-2000s.
- Timbaland. Timbaland is arguably one of the most successful producers of our time with a large collection of awards and platinum and gold records. Despite getting his started in the R&B genre, while also producing for some of the biggest acts like Aaliyah, Destiny Childs, Justin Timberlake, and Ginuwine, Timbaland’s rap production is credited for his work with legends like Jay-Z, Missy Elliot, and numerous others.
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