behind the beat
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Profiles Interview: Swiff D shares insight into his production for Lil Wayne and Kevin Gates, and the incomparable genius of J Dilla.
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Trevor Smith 5.1K Views
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Profiles Kirk Knight, Pro Era's go-to beatman, discusses the rise of his Brooklyn crew, balancing rapping and producing, and his decision to make an instrumental album after last year's "Late Knight Special."
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Angus Walker 6.6K Views
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Profiles FARRI is thinking about skipping prom so he can produce the soundtrack for it instead.
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Narsimha Chintaluri 7.0K Views
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Profiles 8 producers who are here to stay.
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Danny Schwartz 21.9K Views
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Music Illa breaks down the song that has him nominated for a Grammy Award.
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Alex Zidel 8.0K Views
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Music Tay Keith breaks down Lil Yachty's "Who Want The Smoke" on "Behind The Beat."
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Mitch Findlay 2.3K Views
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Profiles We talked to Taiwo of the duo Christian Rich, the twin brothers behind Earl Sweatshirt's "Doris" and Vince Staples' "Señorita," about how producers can hold on to their artistry while fighting for high-profile credits.
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Angus Walker 3.3K Views
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Profiles For the latest installment of Behind the Beat, we chatted with Dun Deal about his come-up with Young Thug and Migos, the effect of Gucci Mane's absence on the Atlanta music scene, and his young production group The Remedy.
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Angus Walker 235 Views
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Original Content Between BlocBoy JB's "Look Alive and Drake's "Nonstop," Tay Keith has already made a lasting impression.
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Mitch Findlay 18.0K Views
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Profiles Statik Selektah discusses DJing, vinyl, and his place in hip hop in an HNHH interview.
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Danny Schwartz 4.9K Views
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Profiles Meek Mill & Lil Durk producer C-Sick filters Chicago's musical history through his knocking beats.
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Trevor Smith 237 Views
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Profiles Coming from the projects of Benton Harbor, Michigan, Honorable C-Note is now one of the most reliable hitmakers in Atlanta. After a relentless grind, he's ready to tell his story.
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Angus Walker 195 Views