In 1994, one of hip-hop’s most iconic albums was released – “Illmatic.” Any true hip-hop head should be able to tell you the album’s artist – Nasir “Nas” Jones. But when it comes to production, few ...

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This article was originally featured on WXPN's The Key on May 20. In recent years, the beat-making community has grown into a global movement. Once a small, insular guild of folks with specialized ...

“Fuck no,” Kenny Beats says with a chuckle. He’s sitting behind a drum kit at his home studio in Los Angeles, and he’s just been asked whether he ever aspired to be a teacher. “I have a lot to learn, ...