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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.
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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
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We're partnering with SNIPES to find the soundtrack for the next 'Exchange' cypher.
Zaytoven on his studio sessions with Migos, Future, and others
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Zaytoven (Future, Migos) gives an exclusive tour of his studio
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