Swizz is a member of Ruff Ryders and served as their main producer during the collective's heyday, and he showed out for years as he helped lift the crew up. One such production is DMX's 'Ruff Ryder's Anthem,' produced by Swizz Beatz. There are plenty of beats that have stood the test of time, and are widely-regarded as big moments in rap. Here, XXL highlights some of the best hip-hop beats made by respected producers in the game, all of which are worthy of having a light shined on them. Dre to Metro Boomin, Mannie Fresh to Mike WiLL Made-It, producers from all generations have been killing it for quite some time.

There are some classic songs that most hip-hop fans are aware of, along with other jams that may have been missed. Throughout the genre's history, there have been some truly incredible beats that turned producers into stars, and more unsung beat-makers served as a shining light for an already strong catalog.

Hip-hop at it's core is lyrics on a beat, with both being vital for the final product.

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