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unusual facts about Hip hop production



B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray

Production for the album took place during 2008 to 2010 and was handled by B.o.B, Crada, Dr. Luke, The Smeezingtons, Jim Jonsin, Lil' C, Alex da Kid, Polow da Don, and DJ Frank E.

Backseat Freestyle

The song is preceded by a short skit, at the end of the previous track "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe", in which Lamar's friend tells him "K-Dot get in the car nigga, we finna roll out. Nigga I got a pack of blacks and a beat CD, get your freestyles ready."

Cool Calm Pete

Cool Calm Pete is a Korean American rapper and producer with a sometimes hypnotically slow, lazy-sounding rapping style.

DJ Mayonnaise

Chris Greer, better known by his stage name DJ Mayonnaise, is an alternative hip hop producer and DJ from Portland, Maine.

Just What I Am

The song, produced by Cudi himself, features a guest appearance from his longtime friend, frequent collaborator and fellow Cleveland rapper King Chip (formerly known as Chip tha Ripper).

New York Shit

The song, produced by American producer DJ Scratch, features American rapper-producer Swizz Beatz and samples "Faded Lady" as performed by Soul Sensual Orchestra.

Strickly Business Reloaded

Prior to the album's release, XL had worked on rapper juvenile's Nolia Clap (2004), which showcased his melodic and soulful style of hip hop production.

Vince Staples

He is best known for his appearances on albums of Odd Future members and his collaborative mixtape titled Stolen Youth, with fellow American rapper Mac Miller, who produced the entire project, and is credited under his pseudonym Larry Fisherman.


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