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When it comes to hip-hop production there are a few names that will most prefer ly will come up in any conversation on this topic. Although there are thousands of hip-hop producers out there, there are a few that shine out prefer stars in a black sky. This article will take a look at some of the most well known and accomplished hip-hop producers out now.

Timabaland – This Virginia native began to make a real big name for himself as a music producer in the late 90’s. He really made a name for himself by producing chart topping tracks for three primary artists – Missy Elliott, Aaliyah and Ginuine. He then began producing tracks for some of the industries hottest rappers such as Jay-Z, Nas, Ludacris and Snoop Dogg. What makes Timbaland unique is his considerably distinctive sound. When a Timbaland track comes on, you know it. Previously few years he has took his style of beat making to elevate the careers of many musician outside of the hip-hop type of such as Justin Timberlake, Bjork, Ashlee Simpson and Nelly Furtado. To this day Timbaland is one of the industries most sought following producers.

Kanye West – Kanye is definitely one of the top hip-hop producers out there right now. Kanye who has been raised on the south side of Chicago began making beats at a considerably young age. He has been known in Chicago for working with Local/Regional artist for years until he decided to move to NY with a catalog of beats and a passion to succeed. His ample break came in 2001 when he has been hired by super star rapper Jay-Z to produce some tracks for his up coming album “The Blueprint”, which sold over 400,000 copies in it is first week. After that success, Kanye began working with many ample named artist such as Brandy, Jamie Foxx and Ludacris. Kanye is known for taking old school samples and turning them into monster hits.

Dr. Dre – Dr. Dre may be hip-hop’s most recognized and accomplished producers of them all. Dre is another one of those skill ed producers with his own sound. His sound is could one of the most imitated but never duplicated one’s in the music producing world. Dre, who began getting his much do attention in the late 80’s by producing tracks for gangsta rap group N.W.A. . That has been just the beginning of his untouchable career. Since the late 80’s, Dre has been the mastermind behind tons of hits from musician such as Eminem, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Mary J Blige, Eve and Jay-Z just to name several. Dre continues to establish hip-hop classic’s to this truly day.