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Topic: Top 10 Producers

1. Jan 7, 2009 10:38pm by AceFadal - [b:353f9d151d]k[/b:353f9d151d]inestheti[b:353f9d151d]C[/b:353f9d151d]~means To learn by doing www.dipity.com/acefadal WE ARE, Kansas City is [b:353f9d151d]k[/b:353f9d151d]inestheti[b:353f9d151d]C[/b:353f9d151d]! http://crushproofstudio.bandcamp.com/ Location: Downtown, Kansas City, Mo.
   Top 10 Producers of 2008 10. Jake One * White Van Music proved that Jake could make an album of his own. Albeit, it wasn’t as spectacular as could’ve been, but it certainly delivered when it was necessary. He has a respectable collection of other freelance work including joints on Caltroit, T.O.S, Not For Sale, and Million Dollar Backpack. Jake will undoubtedly continue to be a force in hip hop. 9. Alchemist * His work with Prodigy on H.N.I.C Part II probably wouldn’t of been enough to get him on here, but throw on a huge spot on The Carter 3 and his work on the Layover EP and he’s a shoe in. Alchemist has delivered in 2008 and will continue to deliver in 2009, consistently (as always). 8. 9th Wonder * I’d love to apply the quality over quantity product here, but I can’t. It’s too hard. 9th put out a ton of material this year, so he was due for a few joints to hit hard. Sweet Lord was, in typical Murs & 9th fashion, great, while The Formula had a few knockers. He contributed, arguably, the best 3 beats on Murs For President and arguably, delivered one of the best beats of the year with Badu’s “Honey.” He showed an interesting side with his remix of “Success” on the Viva La Hova mixtape, and delivered another beauty on the DJ KO album. He should always have plenty of material out there; he’s got heat when he wants to bare down and deliver the goods. 7. Khrysis * 2007 was the year of Khrysis. Everybody placed him ahead of 9th Wonder and expected nothing but big things from him. He cooled off a bit in 2008, but still had plenty of steam to remain on this list. His beats in 2008 have clearly been of the premium brand. Both beats on D.I.R.T are arguably the best on the album (and call for a Sean P/Khrysis album), as well as his joint on the Torae and plenty of J League affiliates. Who could forget about his gem, “For Whom The Bell Tolls.” 6. Illmind * A strong first quarter highlighted by his four unreal joints on the Akrobatik LP already made Illmind a mainstay for this list. The list of work he’s done may not be as lengthy as someone like 9th Wonder, but its quality is top notch. His work on D.I.R.T and even on the Diamond D album was spectacular. Even though he’s more underground based, he’s a heavy hitter. People will eventually come knocking by the hundreds to get a piece of Illmind if he keeps making hits like he did in 2008. 5. Nottz * He’s had a busy year, but it’s paid off. Gathering up big name credits with Game and Snoop, he also managed to consistent hit the underground with Termanology and Murs. He even dabbled in the not so underground with Kardinall and Bishop, while giving two bangers to Scarface for his farewell album. Come to think of it, Nottz was all over the place in 2008, so you have undoubtedly heard something from him. 4. Nicolay * Aside from the number one producer on this list, no one here has evolved their music quite like Nicolay did. He did two great projects: Time:Line with Kay, and Leave It All Behind with Phonte. It is in these two pieces that we see the musical expansion of Nic. Using a huge variety of sounds, instruments and techniques; Nicolay has clearly elevated his game. He didn’t forget about the gritty, raw hip hop though. “EMC (What It’s Stand For)” is a contender for beat of the year (I don’t think I’ll be doing that list) and his joint with J-Live is the most perfect closing beat for an album of that caliber. He’ll continue to grow…that’s the scary part. 3. DJ Premier * It’s a little unfair to have premier here, but he’s pretty much a perennial candidate on this list every year. It’s just a matter of where he will land. 2008 has been a strong year for the legend, but a quietly strong and busy year. Handling a majority of production for the Big Shug album and dealing a lot with Blaq Poet, Preemo still found time to drop bombs on us like “That White” and “Society is Brainwashed.” His joint with Kool G Rap was long overdue and “M.V.P” with Ludacris is easily the album’s standout. He reconnected with KRS One to re-up “Criminal Minded” (for that whole Smirnoff campaign) and dropped another stand out on the remarkable Reks album. The catalog keeps growing for him, as he added two more remixes to his resume (Maroon 5, Mark Ronson). 2. Statik Selektah * He could be considered somewhat of a Premier-disciple. The similarities are there and Statik shows flashes of Premier in him, more so than other producers of this modern era. With his debut album in 2007, he left his mark on hip hop, but with Stick 2 the Script, Statik has officially been written in with a permanent marker. The sophomore LP is one of 2008’s best and gives some of the most consistent production of 2008. He also handled just about everything on Reks’ Grey Hairs. He has a few free lance tracks here and there, including the lone bright spot on the dreadful Foxy Brown release. He’ll stay on the mixtape scene as a DJ, but he certainly has all the credibility and skill needed to over see an album as a producer. 1. Black Milk * This was sincerely a no-brainer. Handling a large amount from the first quarter release of his release with Bishop Lamont, Caltroit, and The Set Up with Fat Ray, we were only seeing the tip of the iceberg. Then they came, one after the others: Elzhi’s The Preface and Black Milk’s Tronic. It was deadly. He connected with legend, godfather, master, Gza for “7 Pounds” and hooked up Guilty Simpson with 3 ridiculous tracks for Ode to the Ghetto. Ranging from acts like Torae to Kidz in the Hall to DJ KO to Buff1, Black was all over the map. His production is as tight as ever and he seems to be a student of the game, constantly willing to do whatever it takes to elevate his sound. He took notice with his emceeing and took an even greater notice with his production. A year that he will never forget and probably the year that made everyone know the name of Black Milk for good. Honorable Mentions * DJ Toomp * Kanye West * Charles Hamilton * Scott Storch * Polow Da Don * Ant * Focus * M-Phazes
2. Jan 7, 2009 11:35pm by DR.T - nuts .. haha Location: KCMO
   What no Mr. Collipark? Ace you bastard!
3. Jan 7, 2009 11:39pm by AceFadal - [b:353f9d151d]k[/b:353f9d151d]inestheti[b:353f9d151d]C[/b:353f9d151d]~means To learn by doing www.dipity.com/acefadal WE ARE, Kansas City is [b:353f9d151d]k[/b:353f9d151d]inestheti[b:353f9d151d]C[/b:353f9d151d]! http://crushproofstudio.bandcamp.com/ Location: Downtown, Kansas City, Mo.
   [quote:76afea4968="DR.T"]What no Mr. Collipark? Ace you bastard![/quote:76afea4968] Peep ME....Im sleepin
4. Jan 7, 2009 11:56pm by DR.T - nuts .. haha Location: KCMO
   [quote:6947e6c187="AceFadal"][quote:6947e6c187="DR.T"]What no Mr. Collipark? Ace you bastard![/quote:6947e6c187] Peep ME....Im sleepin[/quote:6947e6c187] lolz
5. Jan 7, 2009 11:57pm by AceFadal - [b:353f9d151d]k[/b:353f9d151d]inestheti[b:353f9d151d]C[/b:353f9d151d]~means To learn by doing www.dipity.com/acefadal WE ARE, Kansas City is [b:353f9d151d]k[/b:353f9d151d]inestheti[b:353f9d151d]C[/b:353f9d151d]! http://crushproofstudio.bandcamp.com/ Location: Downtown, Kansas City, Mo.
   Mr. Collipark? http://www.myspace.com/officialmrcollipark No Thanks... Nevermind....Im Good. Ima Stick to me list.
6. Jan 8, 2009 12:09am by DR.T - nuts .. haha Location: KCMO
   twas a joke
7. Jan 8, 2009 12:12am by AceFadal - [b:353f9d151d]k[/b:353f9d151d]inestheti[b:353f9d151d]C[/b:353f9d151d]~means To learn by doing www.dipity.com/acefadal WE ARE, Kansas City is [b:353f9d151d]k[/b:353f9d151d]inestheti[b:353f9d151d]C[/b:353f9d151d]! http://crushproofstudio.bandcamp.com/ Location: Downtown, Kansas City, Mo.
   [quote:06dd262d1c="DR.T"]twas a joke[/quote:06dd262d1c] I know...Keep it comin...This site and our city could use a few laughs, giggles, and smiles. big hug[img:06dd262d1c]http://www.kids-birthday-party-guide.com/images/teletubbies.jpg[/img:06dd262d1c]
8. Jan 8, 2009 12:52am by MilkDrop - http://milkisrhyming.blogspot.com/ www.myspace.com/soulofmycity www.myspace.com/soulproviderscrew Location: First City, KS
   i think ALC and illmind could've been higher....
9. Jan 27, 2009 02:09am by beatbroker - -beatbroker HHA/Symbol Heavy/IN crew Location: KCMO
   Nottz is my dude. Can't get enough. I roll to his beat tapes non-stop in my car. But yeah. Take note of this list. Definitely come peep the top honors Feb. 21st at Record Bar. Black Milk TRONIC OCTOBER 2008, FAT BEATS RECORDS "Black Milk is pumping fresh air into the Midwest's historic Hip Hop Scene" – Billboard Magazine "He may just be a part of something truly great in the future" – Pitchfork "Black Milk is not only Detroit's youngest in charge; he's also becoming the backbone of Detroit's unmistakable hip-hop movement" – Remix "That Dude.”– XXL In only a few years, producer/emcee Black Milk has quickly developed into one of the few hip hop artists who carries an accomplished résumé and is followed with widely-held optimism about what he can bring as one of the leaders of the modern hip hop movement. Born Curtis Cross in 1983, Black earned his stripes both locally in his native Detroit and on a national level from his associations with Slum Village. After getting his first production credit for "What is This" on SV's sophomore album Trinity in 2002, he went on to produce much of the popular group's next two albums both individually and as part of the production team BR Gunna, with whom he also released the album Dirty District, Vol. 2. It wasn't until his self-released debut solo album Sound of the City in 2005 did he begin to achieve notoriety as an emcee, and it was off the strength of this album that he signed his first record deal with Fat Beats Records in 2006. Upon the release of his Popular Demand album in March 2007, Black Milk instantly became one of underground hip-hop's foremost ambassadors. In addition to becoming a go-to producer for beats on an independent level (he's placed beats on projects by Genius/GZA, Guilty Simpson, Kidz in the Hall, Strange Fruit Project, and many more), he's also worked with major label artists like Pharoahe Monch, Kardinal Offishall, and Busta Rhymes. He's also recently released two albums on his own Music House imprint (Fat Ray's The Set Up and Black Milk presents Caltroit), handled most of the production on the acclaimed album The Preface for Elzhi from Slum Village, and produces and rhymes as a member of the group Random Axe (with Sean Price and Guilty Simpson) who have a full length album scheduled for release in early 2009. [img:aff39e2cc4]http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj276/ogbeatbroker/BlackmilkTRONICalbumcover.jpg[/img:aff39e2cc4] His new album Tronic shows that Black has grown tremendously as a producer, as he's adopted more live instrumentation and is introducing more complex arrangement than his previous sample-heavy work. He also shows marked improvement as an emcee and carries most of the album himself with only 3 guest verses on the entire album (from emcee royalty Pharoahe Monch, Royce Da 5'9", and Sean Price). Also appearing on Tronic are a diverse group of players and vocalists that include Dwele, rising star Colin Munroe, and the legendary DJ Premier. Not even two years removed from his breakthrough release, Black Milk proves on Tronic that not only is he growing as an artist, but that hip hop music as a genre still has room to grow. Tracklisting 1. Long Story Short ft. Dwele 2. Bounce 3. Give the Drummer Sum 4. Without U ft. Colin Munroe 5. Hold it Down 6. Losin Out ft. Royce Da 5'9" 7. Hell Yeah 8. Reppin For You ft. AB 9. Overdose 10. The Matrix ft. Pharoahe Monch, Sean Price, & DJ Premier 11. Tronic Summer 12. Try 13. Bond 4 Life ft. Melanie Rutherford 14. Outro
10. Jan 27, 2009 02:28am by MILES - [url]http://www.MilesBonny.com/[/url] Location: KCK
    pshhhh dont bout comprehensive top 10. but ... for hip hop beats nottz joc max alchemist sa-ra madlib dilla + many many honorables. 100s. its an impossible task. depending on what factors? what parameters?
11. Jan 27, 2009 04:50am by Deta!L - I just said that so you would stop bothering me.
    Mine would probably go 1) J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League...incredible stuff, cool team "Maybach Music" is too ill 2) Nottz - man Float was amazing on Terms album and I consistently check for his shit, too many to list 3) DJ Toomp! - okay so he only uses and 808 kit, and always has that damn cowbell in his joints but "say hello" was ridic and the joints on TI's album, and Kanyes, etc. etc. 4) Alchemist and Evidence- I'm just gonna group them together, they made a bunch of music this year, and some better than others but still mostly bangers I'm going to bed, I'll finish this later, haha
12. Jan 27, 2009 03:55pm by Boogie_B - www.myspace.com/headfella Location: kansas
    JOC MAX AGREED and spinna
13. Jan 28, 2009 01:02am by MilkDrop - http://milkisrhyming.blogspot.com/ www.myspace.com/soulofmycity www.myspace.com/soulproviderscrew Location: First City, KS
    i think this list was Top 10 in 08, not overall.