- 50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6 1975) is an American rapper commonly known by his stage name 50 Cent. He rose to fame following the release of his albums "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" and "The Massacre". 50 Cent achieved multi-platinum success with both albums, selling over twenty million records worldwide. Born in South Jamaica, Queens in New York, 50 Cent began drug dealing at the age of twelve during the 1980s' crack epidemic. - Dr. Dre
André Romell Young, better known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, actor and record executive. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records. Young is a significant figure in the development of rap music. He was a founding member of the influential rap group N.W.A., … - Swizz Beatz
Kasseem Dean is a New York-based American hip hop record producer/rapper of Jamaican and Puerto-Rican descent. He is better known by his stage name Swizz Beatz. He is founder of the Full Surface Records music label. His songs are usually very "bouncy" and energetic, though his early work was known to be quite and arguably experimental—it reportedly took him an average of only 10 to 15 minutes to complete a song. - J Dilla
James Dewitt Yancey (February 7 1974-February 10 2006), better known as J Dilla or Jay Dee, was an American hip hop producer and MC, who emerged from the mid-1990s underground hip-hop scene in Detroit, Michigan. He began his career as "Jay Dee" but used the name "J Dilla" from 2001 on. Many critics believe J Dilla's work to have had a major influence on his peers, and that he embodied the neo soul sound, … - Scott Storch
Scott Spencer Storch is a Canadian entertainment mogul, hip hop, pop, R&B and Reggeaton record producer of Jewish descent. He has his own record label, Storch Music Company and Tuff Jew Productions and he has produced for a variety of artists including Christina Aguilera and Beyoncé, to name a few. He plans to release a debut album called Piano Man. - Pete Rock
Pete Rock (born Peter Phillips, June 21, 1970) in Bronx, New York is an American hip hop DJ, producer and rapper. He rose to prominence in the early 90s as one half of the critically acclaimed group Pete Rock & CL Smooth. After the duo went their separate ways, Rock continued with a solo career that has garnered him worldwide respect, if little in the way of mainstream success. - Lil Jon
Jonathan Smith (born January 27, 1971), better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American hip-hop artist & producer. He is best known as a pioneer of the sub-genre of hip hop known as "crunk" (a combination of elements of Bounce Music, Southern hip hop and bass music). His group, Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz, which includes Big Sam and Lil Bo, is one of crunk's most notable acts. - Large Professor
William Paul Mitchell (born March 21, 1972 in Flushing, Queens, New York), best known as Large Professor, also as Large Pro and the Extra P, is a New York based hip hop record producer and MC. He is best known as a member of the influential underground hip hop group Main Source, and for discovering popular rapper Nas. - Missy Elliott
Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971 in Portsmouth, Virginia), better known as Missy Elliott, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, MC, and record producer. With record sales (including singles) of over 24 million worldwide and 7.6 million domestically, she is the highest selling female rapper of all time. She is the only female rapper to have six certified platinum albums by the RIAA, including one double platinum plaque. - Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri also known simply as JD (born Jermaine Dupri Mauldin on September 23 1972) is an American record producer and rapper. Dupri is notable as the youngest ever inductee to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame on September 16 2006, introduced by Quincy Jones and Russell Simmons. - Warren G
Warren Griffin III (born November 10, 1970 in Long Beach, California) better known as Warren G, is an American West Coast rapper and hip hop producer. His biggest hit was the single "Regulate" with Nate Dogg released in 1994. The single was a g-funk track like most of Warren G's productions. He is the step-brother of successful record producer Dr. Dre. - Dj Premier
Christopher Edward Martin (born March 21, 1966), better known as DJ Premier (and affectionately "Premo"/"Primo"/"Preem" by his fans, fellow musicians and critics) is a prominent American hip hop producer and DJ, and the instrumental half of the duo Gang Starr, together with MC Guru on the lyrical side. Originally from Houston, he has lived in Brooklyn, New York virtually his entire professional career. - Jazze Pha
Jazze Pha (pronounced "Jazzie Fay") is the stage name of Phalon Anton Alexander (born 1975 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA). He is an American record producer, songwriter, singer and rapper. His father is Bar-Kays bassist, James Alexander. He is named after the late Phalon Jones, a member of his father's group. His mother is an experienced singer named Denise Williams, but contrary to widespread belief, … - Lil' Scrappy
Lil' Scrappy (born Darryl Kevin Richardson II on January 19, 1984 in North Trenton, New Jersey) is a rapper. - Just Blaze
Justin Smith (born in Paterson, New Jersey on January 14, 1978), better known as Just Blaze, is an American hip hop music producer. Just Blaze has produced tracks for The Beastie Boys, Jay-Z, Usher, MF DOOM, Kanye West, Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, Memphis Bleek, Cam'ron, Beanie Sigel, The Game, DMX, T.I., Fat Joe, Juelz Santana, Rhymefest, Ghostface Killah, M.E.D., Fabolous and Joe Budden. - Mannie Fresh
Mannie Fresh (born Byron O. Thomas on March 20, 1974 In New Orleans, Louisiana) is the former in-house producer for the successful New Orleans-based record label Cash Money Records. Among his biggest hit productions are "Back That Azz Up" by Juvenile, "Tha Block is Hot" by Lil' Wayne, and "Bling Bling" by B.G., and most recently T.I.'s "Big Things Poppin' (Do It)." He is seen as one of the pioneers of Bounce music. - Paul C
Paul C. McKasty (September 20, 1964 - July 17, 1989), better known an Paul C, was an Irish-American East coast hip hop music producer and engineer in the 1980s. - Timbaland
Timothy Z. Mosley (born March 10, 1971), better known as Timbaland, is an American musical composer, R&B record producer and rapper whose style blurs the distinction between R&B, hip-hop, pop and dance music. With partner Magoo, he is a member of hip-hop duo Timbaland & Magoo. Timbaland has been considered similar to producers such as Brian Eno, … - Lord Finesse
Lord Finesse is a Hip hop artist and producer, hailing from The Bronx, New York, best known as the leader of the D.I.T.C. rap crew. - Madlib
Madlib (Mind Altering Demented Lessons In Beats) (born Otis Jackson Jr. on October 24 1973 in Oxnard, California, United States) is a California-based DJ, multi-instrumentalist, rapper, and producer. - Cee-Lo
Cee-Lo Green is the stage name of Thomas DeCarlo Callaway (born May 30, 1974), an American hip hop, funk, soul, and R&B musician. He is a singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer, best known as a member of Goodie Mob and more recently Gnarls Barkley, and has also recorded two critically acclaimed solo LPs. Among Cee-Lo's solo hits are the singles "Closet Freak" (2002) and "I'll Be Around" (2003), produced by and featuring Timbaland. - Eric B.
Eric B. was the DJ and producer for the DJ-MC combination rap group Eric B. & Rakim. He released a self-titled solo album after the group disbanded in 1995, on 95th Street Recordings. - Diplo
Diplo, Diplodocus, Wes Gully, and Wes Diplo are all pseudonyms of Wesley Pentz, a Philadelphia-based producer and DJ. Together with DJ Low Budget, he runs Hollertronix, a club and music collective. In addition to his solo career, he has worked with British-based singer and artist M.I.A.. The two were also romantically involved. - Dj Shadow
DJ Shadow (born Josh Davis on January 1, 1973) is a United States DJ, turntablist, music producer and songwriter. He is considered a prominent figure in the development of instrumental hip hop and first gained notice with the release of his highly acclaimed debut album, "Endtroducing.....", which was constructed entirely from samples. - Chad Hugo
Charles "Chad" Hugo (born February 24, 1974), also known as Chad Hugo is an American Grammy Award-winning producer. He is best known as one half of the music production and writing duo The Neptunes and is a member of funk/rock band N*E*R*D. He is a saxophonist, pianist, and guitarist. Along with his production partner Pharrell Williams, he has produced numerous number-one hit tracks. - 9th Wonder
9th Wonder (born Patrick Douthit, January 15, 1975 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina) is a Grammy Award winning hip hop producer from Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. He began his career as the main producer for the group Little Brother, and has also worked with the likes of Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, and Destiny's Child. As part of Little Brother he gained widespread recognition and critical acclaim from hip-hoppers worldwide. He has recently left Little Brother - Prince Paul
Prince Paul (born Paul Huston) is a DJ and hip hop producer. Prince Paul is known for having a very unorthodox, but mostly well-received sense of humor. Musically, he was one of the driving forces of what was to become known as alternative rap, by using surprising samples and quirky humour. - Rjd2
RJD2 (born Ramble John "RJ" Krohn on May 27 1976) is an American hip hop producer, singer and musician. RJD2 was born in Eugene, Oregon, and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He currently resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was signed to the Definitive Jux label where he released two largely instrumental hip hop albums and has produced tracks for many prominent rappers. However, he has now left Def Jux and has signed with XL Records. - David Banner
David Banner (born Levell Crump in Jackson, Mississippi in c. 1973) is a rapper, occasional actor, hip hop music record producer, record label executive, and philantropist. He takes his name from the lead character of the 1980s CBS television series "The Incredible Hulk". - Diamond D
Diamond D (also known as Diamond or Diamond and the Psychotic Neurotics, born Joseph Kirkland) is a hip hop producer and MC from The Bronx, New York City. - Irving Lorenzo
Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr., a.k.a. Irv Gotti, (born June 26, 1970 in Hollis, Queens, New York City, New York, United States) is a prominent hip hop and R&B record producer and is the head of The Inc. (Formerly Murder Inc.) record label. He is of African-American and Dominican descent. - Marley Marl
Marlon Williams, better known as Marley Marl, is an influential hip-hop producer. He was the house producer of the Juice Crew, known for The Bridge Wars, a feud with Boogie Down Productions seen as the first hip hop beef. The Juice Crew included: Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, Roxanne Shanté, Kool G Rap, MC Shan (his cousin) and Masta Ace, … - Will.I.Am
William James Adams Jr. (born March 15 1975), better known as will.i.am, is an American hip-hop musician and founding member of Black Eyed Peas. Adams is of Jamaican descent. - Hi-Tek
Tony Cottrell, better known as Hi-Tek, is an American hip hop producer from Cincinnati, Ohio. He is best known for his work with Talib Kweli on his Reflection Eternal album and on Black Star. His father is singer Willie Cottrell of the Willie Cottrell Band whom Hi-Tek featured on his second release Hi-Teknology 2. - Daz Dillinger
Daz Dillinger (born Delmar Arnaud on May 25 1973 in Long Beach, California), is an American hip hop producer and rapper mostly known for his work with Death Row Records at the height of West Coast rap's popularity. - Kon Artis
Denaun Porter (born December 7, 1979 in Detroit, Michigan), known by his stage name Kon Artis, or production title Mr. Porter, is a rapper and producer, who rose to fame as an original member of Detroit rap collective D12. - Damian Stephens
Damian Stephens (born November 1, 1969 in Oxford, England) is a music producer and user experience designer. Stephens has produced Techno and Hip Hop since 1991. Currently living in South Africa, Stephens is founder and CEO of PioneerUnit Records and Director of User Experience Design at Travelstart, an online travel agency established by Swedish entrepreneur Stephan Ekbergh. As a music producer, his production credits include Pro Kid, Trusenz, KONFAB, Ben Sharpa, … - Mc Serch
MC Serch (born Michael Berrin on May 6, 1967) is a Jewish-American hip hop MC and former member of 3rd Bass. He is credited with creating the slang term "the Gas Face". After recording three albums with 3rd Bass - "The Cactus Album" (1989), "Cactus Revisited" (1990), and "Derelicts of Dialect" (1991) - Serch launched a solo career with "Return of the Product" (1992, Def Jam). - ?uestlove
?uestlove's parents then enrolled him at the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts. By the time he graduated, he had founded a band called The Square Roots (later dropping the word "square") with his friend Tariq Trotter (Black Thought). ?uestlove's classmates at the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts included Boyz II Men, jazz bassist Christian McBride, and jazz organist Joey DeFrancesco. - Neo da Matrix
Neo Da Matrix (born Quaadir Atkinson) is an American hip hop producer. He has worked with Swizz Beatz as an in-house producer for Ruff Ryders Entertainment and has produced for the likes of Cassidy, Drag-On, Jadakiss, Jin, Juelz Santana and Tru-Life. It is said Neo and Swizz Beatz are cousins. Recently, Neo got co-signed by Jay-Z to Roc-A-Fella Records.
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