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Southside on his come-up, working with Future, and going on a duck hunt
Southside sat down with us to discuss his come-up, how hunting helps his mental health, working with Future, and much, much more.
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Sampling in hip hop: 4 key eras
Explore four key eras and their defining sample touchpoints that have shaped the culture of sampling in hip hop.
Southside (808 Mafia) roasts beats from Discord
Southside sat down with us to rate and react to beats submitted by producers via Discord—and he's not holding back.
Southside (Future, Lil Durk) cooks up a beat and shares his sounds
GRAMMY-nominated producer and rapper Southside (Future, Lil Durk) shares his new sample pack and showcases his beatmaking process.
What is trap music? An in-depth guide with AliGotBeats
Explore the artists, subgenres, and characteristics that define trap music and learn how to make your own beats in the genre.
Oak Felder (Demi Lovato, Nicki Minaj) cooks up a beat in Pro Tools
Watch GRAMMY-winning producer and songwriter Oak Felder react to the Splice x Pro Tools integration and make a beat with it.
Memphis rap: Its key artists, history, and enduring influence on hip hop
Learn about the history, key artists, and enduring impact of Memphis rap music, and learn how to start making your own beats in the genre.
Win an MPC Keys 37 and more with our AKAI community challenge
Create an original track inspired by the MPC's rich legacy for the chance to win an MPC Keys 37 from AKAI.
Win $3,000 and get heard by Just Blaze via our beat battle with Sound Collective
Enter our beat battle with Sound Collective to win cash prizes and have the opportunity to be heard by the one-and-only Just Blaze.
Producer tags: What they are, their history, and best tags
Expert producer Isaac Duarte discusses the history of producer tags, some famous tags that shaped music, and their enduring legacy.
Turning Christmas samples into beats in FL Studio (free gifts included)
Watch us turn more Christmas samples into beats in FL Studio, and download our free MIDI files and templates to use in your own creative process.
Win $1,000, a high-profile cypher placement, and a trip to Paris via our beat battle with SNIPES Soundbooth
We're partnering with SNIPES to find the soundtrack for the next 'Exchange' cypher.