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The Box That Taught Producers to Play Some machines make beats. The MPC60 made musicians. It didn’t just trigger samples — it captured feel. It didn’t just sequence patterns — it shaped groove. It didn’t just crunch audio — it preserved attitude. The MPC60 was the moment sampling and performance became one instrument. About the Akai MPC60: 👉 Released in 1988 and co-designed by Roger Linn and Akai, the MPC60 introduced velocity-sensitive pads, powerful sampling, and the legendary MPC swing — redefining beatmaking and shaping hip hop, R&B, pop, and electronic music.   After creating the LM-1 and LinnDrum, Roger…

Image Image Credit Roy Rochlin / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt NLE Choppa attends Powerhouse NYC at Prudential Center on October 26, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: NLE Choppa’s proposal featured a sparkling engagement ring. The couple shared the moment on Instagram, drawing reactions from fans and fellow artists. Erica Ravén has been publicly linked to NLE since October. There’s a whole lot of soon-to-be husbands and wives in Hip Hop and R&B right now. On Friday (Dec. 26) evening, NLE Choppa announced that he and Erica Ravén are officially engaged. In a carousel…

Image Image Credit Screenshot from Rod Wave’s “Feed the Streets” music video Image Alt Screenshot from Rod Wave’s “Feed the Streets” music video Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: “Feed the Streets” blends Rod Wave’s signature emotional storytelling with cultural references and personal grief. The surprise Christmas drop arrived ahead of his forthcoming album, Don’t Look Down. Rod Wave’s “Redemption Experience Tour” wraps in early January with two shows in Miami. If there’s one thing you can count on Rod Wave to do, it’s drop new music to soundtrack the colder months. On Thursday (Dec. 25), the Florida rapper returned with…

Image Image Credit MICHAEL TRAN / Contributor via Getty Images and Dimitrios Kambouris / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Lizzo attends the 2025 Baby2Baby Gala, and Nicki Minaj attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Lizzo addressed Nicki Minaj’s recent support of Donald Trump, saying she is “not surprised” by the political shift. She warned that more celebrities may align with the right for financial gain and visibility. Her remarks highlight how fame and profit increasingly shape political identity in entertainment. Lizzo believes we’re going to see a lot more celebrities…

Image Image Credit Screenshot from Tyler, The Creator’s “SAG HARBOR” music video Image Alt Screenshot from Tyler, The Creator’s “SAG HARBOR” music video Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Tyler, The Creator dropped “SAG HARBOR” on Christmas Day, closing out a massive 2025 with a surprise freestyle and music video. The track includes lyrical nods to his latest album’s success and tour dominance. The release builds on Tyler’s current Grammy momentum. As if releasing an album and finishing one of the highest-grossing rap tours of the year wan’t enough, Tyler, The Creator surprised fans with new music over the holidays. On…

Image Image Credit David Berding / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt Snoop Dogg performs the halftime show during the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium on Dec. 25, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show featured a genre-blending performance led by Snoop Dogg. The set included appearances from Lainey Wilson, Andrea Bocelli, and fictional K-pop group HUNTR/X. The event signaled a new era of cultural crossover between Hip Hop, holiday entertainment and pro football. You can’t say Snoop Dogg doesn’t keep his fans guessing.…

Image Image Credit James Devaney / Contributor and Cassidy Sparrow / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt North West on Aug. 14, 2024, in New York City and Johnny Dang attends EMPIRE Celebrates BET Weekend 2024 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: North West revealed a custom diamond shark grill by Johnny Dang in a Christmas Instagram post. The grill’s shark-inspired design features sharp points and full diamond coverage. Celebrity reactions poured in, with Erykah Badu and Lil Tay among those commenting on the bold look. North West gave social media a close-up of her new mouth jewelry over the holidays.…

Image Image Credit Theo Wargo / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B performs onstage during the 2025 Global Citizen Festival Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cardi B shared videos of fans unwrapping “Little Miss Drama Tour” tickets. The rapper promised to give her all on tour, saying she owes it to fans who have waited. The tour kicks off in February 2026 and supports her latest album, AM I THE DRAMA? Cardi B is “so happy” — and maybe a little nervous — about fans getting tickets to her “Little Miss Drama Tour” over the holidays. On Friday…

Butch Walker is one of the most respected music producers and songwriters working today. His credits range from Taylor Swift and P!NK to Green Day, Weezer, and Fall Out Boy. In addition to his own acclaimed solo work, he has earned a reputation for capturing inspired performances in both high-end studios and unconventional spaces.  Butch was kind enough to speak with our team about how he brought that same creative approach on the road, cutting new tracks for the tenth anniversary of Train’s Christmas in Tahoe album using a backpack-sized studio.   “Getting an inspired-sounding record is about getting an…

Image Image Credit Stephen J. Cohen / Contributor via Getty Images, Katie Flores / Contributor via Getty Images, and Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt BunnaB performs at Old Forester’s Paristown Hall on November 14, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky, Samara Cyn performs onstage at Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2025 Day 1 held at Dodger Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California, and Rapper Pluto performs during NBA YoungBoy: MASA TOUR at State Farm Arena on October 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia Image Size landscape-medium Female rap is far from a monolith, and…