Latest Release
The Gospel According to Luke is the latest beat tape, a collection of raw, soulful instrumental hip hop cuts built straight from the heart. Each track blends gritty boom bap drums, layered samples, and subtle textures that nod to the golden era while pushing the sound forward.
Drums that bang
You need drums that bang right out the gate! The 3000 Sessions is a free sample pack loaded with my go-to drums — sampled straight from my classic AKAI MPC 3000 and converted to WAV files. These are the same loud, punchy drums and samples that you hear in my hip hop and R&B productions — raw, soulful, and built to knock.
Do the knowledge
When I first started making beats, I didn’t have a roadmap — just a vision, a sampler, and a whole lot of trial and error. Getting Started Making Beats is the guide I wish I had back then. I break down the fundamentals of production in a way that’s real, relatable, and rooted in the culture.
Behind the Beats
Luke Ellington is a Los Angeles-based music producer recognized for his work in the hip hop scene for over 20 years. He is a gold-certified producer for his work on Switchfoot’s debut album Legend of Chin. Over the years, he’s collaborated with some of the most respected names in music, including Anderson .Paak, Miguel Atwood Ferguson, DJ Battlecat, Gonzo, Yukmouth, Terrace Martin, Jimetta Rose and Kamasi Washington.