HIP HOP HITS: THE PRODUCERS SPEAK is the first book of its kind, featuring exclusive interviews with the most important and influential producers working in the business today, including Eric B, Easy Mo Bee, Pete Rock, Teddy Riley, Mike Dean, Boi 1da, Wyclef Jean, Frequency, Mannie Fresh, Jeff Bass, Johnny "J" (Tupac Shakur), Mario C (Beastie Boys, Tone Loc, Young MC), Drumma Boy, Bangladesh, Frequency, Aaron Harmon, N.O. Joe, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Jon Conner, Afrika Islam and Jerome "J-ROC" Harmon.Chronicled inside is an incredible amount of Hip Hop history from different demographics around the country, including East Coast, West Coast, South and the Midwest. These legendary producers - most who started as DJs - recount how they discovered record production. Each producer details how they seized the moment of opportunity to get in the game and highlight collaborations with many of Hip Hop's biggest stars on their biggest hits. There's even unparalleled advice for the younger generation of aspiring producers that can be used to hone their craft.Included are some of the biggest hits by Eminem, Ice-T, 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G., Michael Jackson, Drake, Beyoncé, The Fugees, Lil Wayne, Kool Moe Dee, Big Daddy Kane, The Beastie Boys, Kanye West, Doug E. Fresh, T.I., Tone Loc, Eric B. & Rakim, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Justin Timberlake, DMX, Sean 'Puffy' Combs, Blackstreet, Nicki Minaj, Bobby Brown, Heavy D & The Boyz, Big Smo, Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane, Scarface, The Geto Boys, Nas, Jay-Z and more!!