Rob Lo - I love that this guy brings sampling to the table when just about everyone else is banging out on the Triton's & Motif's and what not...its refreshing.
Listen to: The Jacka - Barney
Rick Rock - Do I really need an explanation for Rick ?
Listen to: Jay-Z - Change The Game
Amp Live - Versatility is the mark of a genius. Amp can do it all. Nobody's fucking w/ this cat on the boom-bap...and then he turns around and hits us w/ The Bay REMIX. Wow.
Listen to: Goapele - Closer
But hands down...I'm gonna have to go with this guy :
J.R. Rotem - Best Bay producer you've never heard of...he's worked w/ 50 Cent, Snoop, Fabulous, Talib Kweli, but most notably..DR.DRE.
Cause if you're doing BEATS FOR DR. DRE...thats saying something.
No sampling...everything he does is live instruments...real dope shit.
Listen to: 50 Cent feat. Olivia - So Amazing
My .02