Making lo-fi hip hop beats: the essential guide for beginners

You might remember when Lofi Girl hit the internet. It was a landmark cultural moment. Perhaps in a time when things felt chaotic, we needed this kind of music to slow ourselves down.

Whatever it was that was so compelling about Lofi Girl, it was part of a movement that made lo-fi hip hop one of the most iconic and laid-back genres for beatmakers. Dusty textures, mellow vibes, and a nostalgic feel are the foundational elements that make lo-fi hip hop what it is. With a sound that’s both soothing and raw, the genre works perfectly as a background listen and is somewhat of a 21st-century answer to 20th-century ambient music.

In this guide, we’ll go through how to make a lo-fi hip hop beat, step by step, using tools from the 360 Plus subscription. It will end up sounding like this...

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