Watch this video of him making a beat from scratch and you’ll understand why he’s been in demand since he blazed ‘Pac’s “ Tradin’ War Stories.” Good producers prosper in one incarnation. Lesser known is Rick Rock, the consummate craftsman. The supreme architect of hyphy, Rock built a plutonium engine for E-40, Keak Da Sneak, Turf Talk, and The Federation to slang their crooked language. This is the sound to ghost ride the collapse of the Bay Bridge. The Northern Cali King of slap paired the 808 crunk of the South to bugged out car alarm explosions and mob music. What was the point of making an honorable mention list? Rick Rock. Before then, we’re highlighting some of the best to ever yell at people for labeling them “beat makers.” (It’s better than the excessively pause-worthy, “knob twiddlers.)”īefore you ask, #1 is going to the guy who made the beat for “Still Tippin.'” It seemed like the only sensible option. Next week, Passion of the Weiss will be counting down the 50 Greatest Producers of All-Time.
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