Hip-hop has come a long way over the last thirty years. It's proved the naysayers who said it was simply a fad wrong, and has completely entrenched itself into American culture.
With its humble beginnings of beat samples, hip-hop has not only changed how we listen to music and "borrow" from others, but also has changed how music is produced today. Its stamp is felt all over modern electronic music -- from the kick, kick, snare we feel in our heart beat to the creative sampling that artists have been able to turn into careers.
Tonight, I've got a few chilled out hip-hop beats to soothe your weary soul. Enjoy!
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