Hip Hop · 1990s
HIPHOP1990s
Golden era boom bap, East Coast vs West Coast, and underground classics. The decade that defined sampling as an art form.
Frequently Asked
What defines golden era hip hop production?▾
Boom bap sampling — chopping soul, funk, and jazz records on the MPC or SP-1200. Pete Rock, DJ Premier, and J Dilla defined the sound.
What equipment did 1990s producers use?▾
The Akai MPC 2000, SP-1200, ASR-10, and turntables for digging. Most production was sample-based with minimal synthesis.