You can see many are at the top of the game, if not at least in a sub-genre (like the East Coast or New York rap). Take note of the artists these guys have worked with. And finally I've got a bunch of honorable mentions to reel off real fast, because so many deserve at least a shout out. We'll start with the top 10 best hip-hop producers of all time, and then I'll give my opinion on a few runners up that can possibly end up taking a slot in the top 10. We're ordering this by straight up musical skills. It doesn't matter which pop star sought them out, how many records they've sold, etc. The only thing that matters here is skill level. There's no bonus points for old school beat makers we're 'supposed' to respect. Like our list of the best rappers of all time, this list isn't a popularity contest. Many times, having access to these supreme beat producers can make or break a career.

'Who are the best hip-hop producers of all time?' It matters because the backing beat is the foundation of the rap song. The age-old question every rap fan talks about all the time.

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