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 ...

In rock criticism, there are words that have simply been ruined by overuse; you just can’t get away with referring to a guitar riff as “angular” anymore. And as more and more writers—and bloggers, ...

Released just before The Chronic paved the way for a more laid-back sound for West Coast gangstas, “Wicked” was Ice Cube’s first single after the L.A. riots, as well as his first Billboard Hot 100 ...

Hip-hop at it's core is lyrics on a beat, with both being vital for the final product. Throughout the genre's history, there have been some truly incredible beats that turned producers into stars, and ...

The FADER's longstanding Beat Construction interview series highlights today's most crucial producers and their craft. The first Cheecho beat to ever come out hit the internet two years ago, when a ...