Ranging anywhere from 80-140bpm, both US and UK urban beats feature unique rhythmic tropes. Let’s look at a few… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. For many, hip-hop’s heyday was the so-called golden era of the late 80s to early 90s. The likes ...

With Red Bull Thre3style University 2016 coming up soon, we’re taking a closer look at what it takes to be a Red Bull Thre3style champion. From the foundation of BPM, to tips for mixing genres and an ...

Join us as we explore the life and legacy of Clyde Stubblefield. In this music documentary, hosts Arthur "LA" Buckner and Linda Diaz delve into the history of James Brown's "Funky Drummer" beat, ...

When Dom Flemons was in the studio making his album Prospect Hill, the engineer made a casual comment that pushed the material in an unexpected direction. “Maybe you should sell some of those beats to ...

The US Library of Congress has unveiled Citizen DJ, a digital tool that allows you to remix sounds from its massive collection of film, television, video and sound recordings. It was created by ...

An Indigenous musician who mixed his entire album using his phone has been nominated for a Juno award. Bryden Gwiss Kiwenzie, who lives in Sudbury, Ont. said he was surprised to hear his album Round ...