The 45 King - Top 10 Beats

Here at BeatGrade we decided to do our own Top Ten series of great producers. This feature is the legendary The 45 King. He is a pioneer in the Hip Hop game and has produced for the likes of pretty much every important artist of the culture. X Clan, Queen Latifah, DJ Kool, Jay-z, and Eminem's Stan.
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[@TheRealDJJason]

RIP - So many notable classics. The beats live on 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@MuzikJunky]

Word! Can’t believe he died. Really wasn’t a nice guy, though, if you ever spoke to him during one of his streams. All anybody ever wanted to do was talk shop, but he somewhat rudely refused to talk about music-making. Anything else was okay. He loved the show “Austin and Ally,” however, which made everybody laugh when we thought what what would’ve happened if he’d composed the show’s music! He really looked like shit during the last few years, so his death wasn’t really a big surprise. Fucking legend! Peace.

[@KardiFan2000]

​@@MuzikJunky "Can't believe he died"..."His death wasn't really a big surprise"... cognitive dissonance 101 😂

[@njjjjjjjjhhhs]

🙏👍

[@williamperri3437]

@@MuzikJunkyIf he didn’t wanna talk about how he made music so be it.

[@shaneculkin7124]

​@@williamperri3437: MuzikJunkie said that it was during streams online. Fans want to talk about his music making the MOST. 45 King had his reasons, I am sure.

[@dionmiller8547]

Yo! Didn't know he did STAN! Big props to him!

[@jasonlloyd5639]

Right !!!!!

[@wolfboy20]

Yo Word!!! That shit blew my fucking mind!! I was like: That was Him??????????

[@realfloxks__0637]

He’s a legend

[@justicejakober5506]

Yeah I thought Eminem produced that song

[@Jason-ju8cz]

Nice these are dope as hell

[@timgrisham9051]

The Annie flip is one of the most genius samples in the history of sampling.

[@prof3ssor178]

Give this man his flowers! Legendary Producer 🌹🌹

[@WeBoogie28]

My fav, these or their top 45 king beat not mines dope compilation( “kick the ballistics” is one though)

[@nipplife]

My first Dj, the man who taught me how to flow and become an Emcee 1977 bx Sonic Sound Crew Thank you, Mark Howard James 🙏🏾

[@HelpMeFindTheseSongs]

In 1993 the 45 King produced a track called "Brainstorm" for a rapper named Latee. The first pressing of that record, if you're lucky enough to find it, sells for close to $1,000 on the internet. Only 50 copies were made. That "Brainstorm" track will always be my favorite 45 King track.

[@SirWickMusic]

That track is HOT!

[@richardpeoplesjr9116]

Flavor Unit

[@barrybenson2840]

Latte this cuts got flava to this day is my💩💩💩 I'm messed up he's gone🕊🕊🕯🕯

[@antoniovalles4034]

R.I.P. definitely is one of my favorite producers. Sad to hear we won’t be getting any more gems from this Legend.

[@jaymac6831]

900 number blew me away when I first heard it in the 80's. Didn't know he produced so many other gems. Legend....R.I.P

[@edbaiza7757]

Dont forget hes done production for Queen Latifah, Gang Starr, Eric B & Rakim, MC Lyte....

[@user-bf6tv3gt1m]

This Grandfather do music more beter the 95% then all other Hip-Hip producer.Hi is real master.Hi so long time in the GAME

[@messiahblackgod]

What production has 45 King done for Gang Starr?

[@stephenheath8465]

@@messiahblackgod He remix a song for their first Album.I forgot which one

[@rogermoore27]

Serious?

[@dkd8747]

UNiTY and Just another day ?

[@jeffreykirton1780]

If Stan is your #2 beat, you good money for life.

[@dnomikos90]

hard knock life is solid and iconic but stan is more stunning definitely every producer masterpiece

[@055blackman]

He also did Big Daddy Kane’s Set it off on his Album. Kane and Biz Markie DJ Cool V confirmed it.

[@dabambini2528]

RIP…Thank you for sharing your gift with us in Hip Hop..🙏🏾🕊

[@Juliana-ws3sg]

900 Number and Wrath of My Madness on my forever playlist. Rest in love, Mark🎶

[@kevinmorgan263]

Queens 1st album is a complete classic. His 1st big project. I liked ladies 1st, dance for me and king and queen creation ❤

[@damontmiller1502]

He was one of my favorites!! Rip 45 🤴🏾

[@Mgee522]

ALL HAIL DJ MARK THE 45 KING of hip hop. Tuff City fo life. Rest easy King.

[@gregorygriffin6341]

STAN blew me away!! I had NO idea. Also the X-Clan beat. I knew he always laced Latifah but I didnt know he was behind so many other hits. So sad he's no longer with us, but super props to this guy!

[@ruffrog]

Was about to say the same thing!

[@sirbutchbach1]

RIP MY BRONX BROTHER. THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC! YOU ARE A TRUE PIONEER❤

[@aeuro23]

#10 Analyze 0:02 #9 Heed the word of the Brother 1:18 #8 Name calling 2:33 #7 kick the ballistics 3:56 #6 Evergreen 4:51

[@williamperri3437]

What’s Evergreen from?

[@ArunThrifty]

Kick The Ballistics will always be that dope ass hip hop beat. RIP to the hermit of hip hop!

[@12tribesofisrael66]

RIP TO A LEGEND ...THE 45 KING

[@keyturn23]

Nice to see 45 king getting some love here. It’s a crime there’s nothing from the queen latifah album. At the very least 2 of those tracks should be listed here

[@Omowalemayasa]

💯💯💯

[@thomascrown493]

900 number is in there

[@shlidgn90]

Come into my House is Queen Latifah’s best song.

[@kevinmorgan263]

Right? That album set it off. Actually her 1st singles wrath of a madness and princess of the posse b4 the album even came out. Also not mentioned is his work with lakim Shabazz, chill rob g and apache. 45 was the nucleus of flavor unit ❤

[@sandyshoals7565]

Mark was a really good dude. I miss him already. RIP 45 King. And those t-shirts were fire, my friend.

[@cfvasconcellos]

Rest in Light The 45 King thank you!

[@egorpro420]

R.I.P. 45 king, u brung us alot of great beats.

[@josephhall5884]

I guess this guy doesn't have to go to work anymore. Salute to the hits

[@EricJFord]

😊

[@dwai1967]

Rest easy, King. Thank you for the music🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@gurdeep187]

RIP 45. Absolute legend producer! 🕊️

[@khingofswordz43]

Mark The 45 King, I can I describe him, he was the Dr.Dre before Dre, he was the Alchemist before the Alchemist, & certainly 9th Wonder before 9th. If you listen to DJ Kool's "Let Me Clear My Throat" beat....it was Mark's beat first. He did that back in 87' or 88'. The song called 'The 900 Number"....go back ^ check him out....So before you think of DJ Kool "Let Me Clear My Throat" & "MTV Raps Ed Lover Dance Beat". Just remember Mark The 45 King did it first... 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥💯

[@jimmy_b_wp]

All facts brother 👍🏾

[@khingofswordz43]

@@jimmy_b_wp Thanks for the thumbs up....

[@jackedkerouac4414]

I def slept on 45 King

[@khingofswordz43]

@@jackedkerouac4414 Yes ...Mark was so dope with his production.....one of my favorites

[@kevinmorgan263]

Yessir .. 45 king and marley marl in the 80s era were top notch. Even prince Paul. But yrs 45king was legendary. His work with latifah , lakim Shabazz and chill rob g is definitely underated . Yep and u got hip to 900 number 1st on yo mtv raps as there theme music for the show 🎉🎉 I hated that dj kool version. It was corny to me. U could never pin point 45 king style esp in the 90s on bc he was very versatile

[@shiitsfunnyidk4649]

Thank you for sharing your talent wth the world Rest in Peace🤴🏽

[@floppy12k]

Rest in peace!

[@thecunninlynguist]

Gave some of the biggest hits to the biggest in the game

[@dwightgriffin1314]

R.I.P to the legend

[@jetblakink]

Rise Up King!…

[@prof3ssor178]

Rest in paradise Legend! Your legacy lives on 💐🙌🏾

[@thomasrosa2300]

45 el rey de los platos indiscutible forever paz 🔥🔥🎵

[@normangriffith6054]

Great straight out of Hip Hop outta hip hop rip pay respect 45 king god bless family sir 45 king

[@dimitriperry1926]

Rest in peace King!!!

[@GearsinMotionGraphics]

I knew him from his days with Queen latifah

[@shamarmcbride4153]

Rest In Peace Mark 45 King 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@antwaanhemisphere7956]

Grew up on King … big bro was dope … r. I. P. 👑👑👑👑👑

[@mjolden]

X Clan was a shocker for me, didn't know that was 45 King. Edit: HE DID STAN, TOO?!

[@bernardcuthbert2174]

I Didn't Know That He Did The X Clan Joint Either.

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

Yeah stan is him. It's in the liner notes

[@jamesemartinjr]

Really was the underground king rest easy fam

[@VincentDeCowans]

Hadn't realized he was behind all these incredible beats. RiP to this amazing musician.

[@bigdest]

Rest in Power, Markie the one and only 45 king!!!

[@PrettyMsCoco]

R🕊️P Mark 45 King🕊️🕊️

[@mob9962]

RIP King 👊🏽💪🏽🙏🏽

[@bisharajenkins3349]

Maserati Badnezz 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🏆

[@ezu-san8087]

Please do a DJ. BattleCat video next

[@oculus1857]

Late to the party. 🙏🏿RIP to the 45 King 👑

[@user-uu6gz2cs8y]

We need Mannie Fresh! Ima bug you til you do it lmao

[@prof3ssor178]

Yes 💯

[@deebaker4671]

RIP The 45 King !!!

[@CAPS0L]

One of the best to EVER do it RIP 45 KING

[@josephemeshie5851]

I hope Ayatollah list contains harder they come, chariots of the gods, my life( styles p ft pharaohe monche) and other notables

[@DJBRONCORAP]

RIP THE 45 KING

[@khalilshakur3402]

One of the best to do it. Legacy lives on.

[@jackiegreen1692]

Bigup 45 King !

[@sibusisomadondo6068]

Rest easy king 😎🙏

[@tupapa7230]

RIP 🙏🏻

[@soulsista1223]

RIP to a true Hip Hop Legend.

[@junyah1976]

RIP KING

[@KashidRome]

Classic joint

[@Kchetoner]

Rest in beats 45kinG 🙏

[@jerryhayward10]

One of the best to ever come out of bronx.R.I.P young man.

[@monzellmignoncorley1975]

Rest well…THE 45 KING 👑

[@avondaledyer8837]

Damn "Word to power"......wow!!!!!!

[@avondaledyer8837]

Hard Knock Life GEneral Is Flames on the beatz always

[@--Allen--]

I remember hearing people scream when The 900 Number was played at a club or house party.

[@severincornelius9225]

Classics!!

[@Seanljohnsonsr235]

HE HAD THAT HEAT

[@Seanljohnsonsr235]

45 KING FLAVOR UNIT

[@columbusohio72]

The eminem stans are in full effect

[@ALexander-ue3kj]

These outsiders looking for catchy commerical beats smh

[@coldbilly7916]

R.I.P

[@armychris9148]

Damn he got 3 hip hop bangers legend

[@alb7844]

The Stan surprise was welcomed.

[@baileytheinvestor2622]

😢 RIP. Just the last 3 alone smh crazy!! Latifah - Dance For Me, so many more.

[@SirWickMusic]

While it's hard to argue against "Hard Knock Life," I could ...I will argue 900 Number was a cultural phenom! When it was played at clubs or on Wednesdays on Yo MTV Raps, people went nuts! Also, this is a good list. I would also argue some of Queen Latifah's music should be on here. Still, great list

[@thetunkmaster]

The track Name Calling is Queen Latifah's

[@kevinmorgan263]

Agreed. Remember lakim Shabazz and chill rob g too during those times 45 dropped dope beats for them as they all shared the same label wild pitch. I liked ride the rhythm, pure righteousness, blk is back , I got the power . Classic jams

[@kevinmorgan263]

Yes 900 # was a creative one. It was actually a james brown horn track and 45 added the boom bap drums and hi hat and chopped the speed and slowed the horns down 🎉

[@philiplevins6702]

RIP brother...pass well to the other side....and thanks for the memories ...peace 🙏☘☘

[@mass07305]

"Let the words flow" should have made it on that list

[@originalman7552]

Chill rob g

[@toddweat7742]

Rest Well

[@nhoomiteub]

I love it but for me you left out Pure Righteousness Raw Dope Rhymes Let The Words Flow Wake Up Court Is Now In Session We Got The Funk Spread Love King And Queen Creation and my favorite……. Smooth Yet Hard

[@SuperCorey1977]

RIP DJ Mark 🐐

[@terrenceliburd8655]

My question is when he made Hard knocks life and Stan why wasn't he sought out by other rappers? Those songs were iconic werent they?

[@kheo]

Rest in Power to a Legend #flavorunit

[@TheRealSilentsomeone]

45 King 💪💪💪🔥🔥🔥 List could have been a little better Still dope .

[@anwav-]

This Cut's Got Flavor-Latee R.I.P. 45 KING 👑

[@munganduchivubwe]

The 45 King 👑👑👑

[@matmathis8740]

No Latifah? Can't take this list seriously!

[@kevinware289]

On Bro

[@SEANLJOHNSONSR]

Word life what up with that

[@Omowalemayasa]

💯

[@kevinmorgan263]

Right 🤷‍♂️ 🤔 at least ladies 1st or dance for me. Also his work with lakim Shabazz and chill rob g ❤

[@lordg3803]

REST UP LEGEND 💪🏽

[@jameskennedy552]

Good List and R.I.P. to a legend. I just wish the title and name of artist for left on screen the whole time so it made it easier to identify each song better.

[@djkidkreo]

Rest in Peace to the 45 King

[@user-md8of9yj1d]

800 number 🎉classic

[@SchizoSkillz]

Now watch everybody go digging for 45 King instrumentals and making tribute mixes.... Myself included. RIP 45 King.

[@nipplife]

He taught me how to Flow 1977 bx my first dj

[@PlaAwa]

numbers 1 & 3 for sure

[@Seanljohnsonsr235]

REST IN PARADISE KING

[@gls5031]

Wrath of my Madness is my favorite

[@barrybenson2840]

REST IN BEATS🕊🕊🕯🕯 THERES ONLY 1 45KING DJ MARK ( JERSEYS OWN)

[@boolos1]

Great mix bro but I'm wondering where did you get the info that The 45 K produced "Heed the word of the brother" by X Clan? Can't find that info anywhere

[@williamperri3437]

6 Evergreen is dope. What is that from?

[@darrylnelson05]

900 Number is still Dope!

[@SEANLJOHNSONSR]

Classic

[@IAMPOKERFACE1]

900 Number was so New York! RIP 45 King 🙏🕊🔥

[@BoxingBeatsAndRhymes]

R.I.P TO THE LEGEND

[@sootsrichmore6421]

I think i know what number 1 is......💎💎💎💎