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Top 13 Best Hip Hop Samples, Loops and Sound Packs
31 Oct '2023
Discover the Hip Hop sample collections that pushed the buttons of Loopmasters and Loopcloud customers in the last year.
Since its rise in the 70s, Hip-Hop has become the most sought-after and popular genre in the world. Part of its success is rooted in the DIY culture of the genre. Hip Hop has, and always will be, a music of the people, allowing you to express yourself with whatever equipment you have at your disposal, weaving breaks, beats, vocals and more into art. Hip Hop samples all aspects of life and twists them into something new.
These Hip Hop sample packs will equip you with sounds, samples and one-shots to inspire and elevate your productions. From within our dusty crates, we've dug out our best Hip Hop samples – these packs are laden with the sorts of Hip Hop loops and Hip Hop one-shots that'll get heads nodding thanks to the melodics, drums, vocals and more within.
Here are the best royalty-free Hip Hop sample packs Loopcloud...
12. 8 Bars - The Nostalgia Tapes
11. Soul City Beats - Hip Hop Loops
8. BFractal Music Boom Bap Dark Beats
2. Singomarkers Boom Bap Chronicles
Blessed - Future Hip Hop
ODD SMPLS present their latest collection of futuristic and groove-ridden sounds from the heart of Hip Hop.
Combining modern sounds with the foundations of Hip Hop, this old-meets-new curation offers over 500 MB of inspiration. Plenty of classic 808 loops are amongst a series of decade-spanning samples covering everything from dreamy piano sections, funky flutes and even drill-leaning guitar loops.
Within this pack, you’ll successfully be delivered a hybrid of sounds that capture the essence of different eras of the hip-hop genre. The bi-product is exactly what the title of the pack entails: A unique hip-hop style sent from the future. If you’re looking to develop a signature style of your own and stand out from the crowd, harnessing the experimental flavour of a pack like this is a great place to start.
Get inspired by this journey through Hip Hop from the past, present and future.
Available on Loopcloud. Explore the pack here.
8 Bars - The Nostalgia Tapes
OG hip-hop producer 8 Bars shares his knowledge in this sentimental nod to his journey through the genre. The New York producer's work has been instrumental in the development of Hip Hop, producing tracks for the likes of Rick Ross and Joe Budden to name a few.
Hip-hop, perhaps more so than any other genre in history, is built upon passed-down knowledge and deriving inspiration from pre-existing works. Often that even includes sampling from other genres too.
It’s because of hip-hop’s borrowing nature that seeking sounds shared by reputable artists and producers is a sure way to fast-track your individual sample library to prestigious and acclaimed status. The best part, no-one will let that takeaway from your creative flair and originality when producing your own beats.
The motive behind ‘The Nostaliga Tapes’ is to provide serene, high-quality sounds to producers at any level. Tapping into his vast library of samples, soulful guitars sit with elegant keys and fiery synths ready to bring your music to life.
Each sample has been meticulously crafted true to 8 Bars’ notoriously high standards and stretches between 65-150 BPM, catering for all your Hip Hop desires.
Available on Loopcloud. Explore the pack here.
Classic 80s Hip-hop
If you’re looking to go back in time to the origins of the acclaimed genre that birthed both rappers and breakdancers, there’s no better place to start than the Classic 80s Hip-hop pack by Element One. This pack is fleshed out with a nice range of drum machine grooves, breakbeats, funky melodics, iconic retro stabs, heavy 808s, vintage guitars and much more.
There’s just something about that classic era of Hip-hop that we’ve been unable to replicate since. The 90s are considered the golden era, but that was predominantly because of what the evolution of rappers brought to the table. None of that would’ve been possible if it weren’t for the legendary production styles being honed and refined in the 80s. This pack truly captures the essence of that decade in unmatchable fashion.
Soul City Beats - Hip Hop Loops
ModeAudio is back with a golden snapshot of that smoky, nostalgic haze of the city. Hip Hop has deep roots in the city, inspired by its raw energy and the analogue vibe of the genre’s heyday.
Over 400 MB of delights are packed into this pack, drawing from the jazzy end of Hip Hop through to the deep, dubby beats tying everything together. Driven by the warm, retro aesthetic from the old samplers loved by many of the first producers, several pieces of vintage gear have been utilised to process sounds and present that authentic, punchy vibe.
Available on Loopmasters. Explore the pack here.
Antman Wonder - Sketches
Get inspired by one of Hip Hop’s true legends and Grammy-winning artist, Antman Wonder. His work with DJ Premiere and Justice League has been instrumental in setting standards in the genre and inspiring multiple generations.
Get a taste of his tastemaking ability in his debut pack dialling into melodies and texture. Are you looking to add that raw, gritty vibe to your tracks? Antman’s decade-spanning knowledge has been put to the test in this curation with over 500 MB of sounds, carving this taste-making pack directly from his studio.
The reason this pack has to be included on our top 10 list is because of just how much heart and soul Antman Wonder has poured into it. He’s truly got hip-hop in his DNA, as he started contributing to the genre in his childhood. He designed this pack as a reference to all the different epochs of his musical life, so you’ll find unreplicable sounds hand-picked by one of the greatest ears the culture has to offer.
Get familiar with that dusty, DIY vibe heard in many of Hip Hop’s biggest tracks with a sea of synthesis, floor-ready drums and vintage keys packed into ‘Sketches’.
Available on Loopcloud. Explore the pack here.
Boom Bap Dark Beats
As much as we all love a bit of positive and funky hip-hop, expressed through the sounds of groups like De La Soul, Run DMC, The Black-Eyed Peas and Outkast, part of hip-hop’s mainstream success has been in part due to its unapologetic dive into the darker truths and freedom of expression of minorities.
That’s exactly why a pack like Boom Bap Dark Beats needs to be mentioned. Whilst not as apocalyptic and deep as some dark hip-hop might go, this pack will sure load your arsenal with everything you need if the more eerie, cinematic and volatile sound of the genre fits your style.
Brought to you by BFractal Music, this sample pack comes jam-packed with plentiful atmospheric textures, minor-key piano loops, throbbing drums, haunting synths, and much more.
This pack is more reflective of the harsh and gritty sound of the late 80s and 90s era, sculpted by artists and producers like Rakim, Nas, MF DOOM, J Dilla, Pete Rock, The Alchemist, DJ premier and Mobb Deep.
Choice Cuts
Lo-fi haze straight from the old school. Choice Cuts is a dynamic curation loaded with nostalgia, offering beautifully swung drums, warm bass sounds and sultry keys.
Sounds flirt between 85-95 BPM, encouraging experimentation between the beats and honing into the classic Hip Hop aesthetic. Energies swing from the tripped-out, enchanting melodies heard in many of the more pensive pieces to gorgeous guitar loops and big synth lines to liven up your tracks.
Each section is neatly packed into categories allowing you to draw directly from this pot of inspiration and give your music that extra push over the line.
Available on Loopcloud. Explore the pack here.
Jazz Hip Hop
Dive into the two genres that have long been intertwined in the history of Black music. Jazz & Hip Hop are a match made in heaven and have provided many magic moments over the years. If you’re into the work of J Dilla and A Tribe Called Quest, you can be sure to find a bucket of inspiration in this pot of jazzy gold. Looking at the old-school innovators as well as contemporary artists in Chance The Rapper and Thundercat, this niche pack is filled with wisdom.
Including a jazz-influenced pack was really a must. If you’ve stumbled upon this article, you’re probably already aware of just how vital genres like jazz and the blues were to the development of hip-hop. It’s an inescapable reality that the impoverished and oppressed minority of African-Americans has brought the world some of, if not the best genre contributions to music of all time. And, jazz, the blues and hip-hop are all part of the same ancestry and lineage.
Over 600 MB of sounds explore Hip-Hop’s deep, soulful ends whilst dipping into the psychedelic territory mastered by the legendary MF Doom. Expect visceral organ notes and sensual guitar riffs next to versatile percussion to add that wide, firm sound to your tracks.
Available on Loopcloud. Explore the pack here.
Lowrider Hip-Hop
Hit the road with Singomakers latest output zooming into those lowriding, bass-bopping grooves that make Hip Hop what it is. This extension pack racks up a massive 1 GB of sounds recorded directly from many machines fundamental to that grimey sound. AKAI’s MPC Renaissance is amongst Roland’s classic TR-909, Korg’s MS20 and two trusty technics turntables sampling the finest records.
If you’re not so interested in the roots of the genre, perhaps the culture that defined the late 90s and early 2000s is more up your alley. If so, the Lowrider Hip-hop pack is probably the right choice for you. This pack will immerse you in the classic hip-hop sounds of artists producers like Dr Dre, 2Pac, Big Pun, DJ Muggs, 9th Wonder, Just Blaze and more. This specific style of hip-hop is well reflected in the iconic video game, GTA San Andreas.
It’s a unique opportunity to gain knowledge not only on the history of hip-hop but all the influences that make it such a cultural hotbed. Hundreds of one-shots are ready to blow your drums out of the water, whilst over 50 vocal and melody loops cater for that sultry edge.
Available on Loopcloud. Explore the pack here.
Boom Bap Chronicles
Knowingly or unknowingly, boom bap is probably the default sub-genre that we hear in the back of our minds when we think of hip-hop. That’s because it was the most prominent production style of the 90s, providing a simple-yet-slapping drum rhythm for rappers to eloquently get more technical with their rhyme schemes.
It’s the sound of New York that catapulted hip-hop to the forefront of music across the globe, birthing artists like Big L, Mos Def, The Notorious BIG, Wu Tang, Jay-Z, Redman and many, many more. This pack successfully delivers the legendary sound brought forth by the artists mentioned above.
Filled with attitude and grunge, yet emotion and authenticity, the Boom Bap Chronicles pack brings a total of 147 signature loops in a variety of instruments and sound types. This pack has what it takes to lay the foundation for some truly groundbreaking lyricism and storytelling.
Scorn
Are you keen to expand your horizons in music production? Ghost Syndicate presents SCORN, a new curation focusing on the future of Hip Hop and its endless possibilities.
Merging intricate drums with wonky melodies and detuned basslines, is for the bold and experimental end of music. Tonnes of drum and synth loops are ready to plug and play, waiting for your creative spark to produce some innovative beats and pave the way.
Available on Loopcloud. Explore the pack here.
Cassell The Beatmaker
A prolific collection of beats by Ivor Novello-winning Songwriting, Drummer and Music producer Cassell the Beatmaker! Cassell's musical career has lead him to work with an impressive list of new and established artists including names such as Plan B, The Streets, Duffy, Rizzle Kicks, Akala, Keziah Jones, Will Heard, MNEK, Beverly Knight, Kele-le-Roc, Pino Paladino, Faith SFX, Max Stone, New Machine, Lowkey, Ms Dynamite and many more.
Available on Loopcloud. Explore the pack here.
Coffee Breaks Nine
Raw Cutz are back with another episode of their infamous Coffee Breaks series. Driven by that timeless sound that feels as if it can loop forever, there’s a reason this series has reached its ninth edition.
Switching the approach once more, this pack takes a more vintage, friendly and chill approach with cafe-type jazz loops that are sure to take the edge off and prepare you for relaxation. This style of hip-hop would be foundational for the likes of modern lo-fi and chill-hop study/ meditation tracks that have skyrocketed in popularity across the internet today.
Jazzy, laid-back moods are the tip here. 150 loops and samples dive into the smoky, subtle vibe pioneered by the likes of Nightmares on Wax and Guru. A versatile palate makes up old school drums, chunky basses and dreamy chords and horns to achieve that colourful vibe.
Available on Loopcloud. Explore the pack here.
Top 13 Hip Hop 'Free Loop Pack'
As a thank you to our loyal customers and Hip Hop fans, we have curated a Free Loop Taster pack, selecting loops from some of the packs mentioned in this article. Click the link below to get the pack.
