There are some tips for a better sound development and production when you learn how to make beats. Once you are familiar with it, you can reveal your artistic side by creating own hip hop beats. This is one reason why hip hop continues to be popular. The rules may change from time to time and you must be flexible with it. What makes a hip hop song? It is made of two basic parts named beats and vocals comprised of many tracks. In hip hop construction, “beats” is the most important term to understand. It has many elements but for better understanding, just think about it - it is the whole song without the vocals. Other elements include MIDI drum patterns, bassline, orchestration, dubs and snips.