For killer beats, all you really need is a heavy kick and snare—the true essence of Boom Bap. It’s this iconic sound, originally distilled from the SP-1200 sampler, that defined the early East Coast hip-hop production of Premier, Nas, KRS-One and many more. Time may have moved on, but Boom Bap’s legacy is still embraced by many of today’s cult players, like Joey Bada$$, Vince Staples, and A$AP Ferg. Timeless Boom Bap, as produced by electronic musician John Tejada, blends together the early rawness of East Coast hip-hop with modern production aesthetics and trap influences. Prior to his career as an era-defining techno producer, Tejada started out in the world of hip-hop, making beats and samples, as well as cutting his own tracks. Drawing from this part of his career, Tejada employs the SP-1200, along with newer DSP tools, to give the loops flavor, crunch, and maximum impact. All loops were created with this moment in time in mind, respectfully preserved, and ready to be implemented by all types of beat makers—no matter which era of sound you’re invested in.