To understand the drum kit, you must understand the producer. Hitkidd (real name Markeyshawn Allen) is a Memphis-born producer who rose from internet beatmaker to Grammy-nominated heavyweight. His claim to fame was largely cemented by the 2020 smash hit “WAP” by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion—specifically the iconic, bass-heavy "pony" sample flip. But it was his work on the "Something for thee Hotties" project and the street anthem "Sit"* (featuring Saucy Santana) that proved his sonic identity.
Hitkidd’s sound is a love letter to his hometown. It resurrects the raw, gritty, lo-fi energy of 1990s Memphis rap (think Three 6 Mafia and DJ Squeeky) but polishes it with modern 808 distortion and crisp, slap-clap percussion. Unlike many digital producers relying on stock sounds, Hitkidd curated a specific palette—and the demand became so high that he released his official kit. hitkidd drum kit
The official Hitkidd Drum Kit is available on his Beatstars and Gumroad pages. It’s regularly updated with new sounds from his current sessions — a rarity among producers who sell “one-time” kits. To understand the drum kit, you must understand the producer
Ignore the "Kick on 1 and 3" rule. Hitkidd uses a "gallop" pattern. But it was his work on the "Something
Note: This is a fan-made compilation. Lunch77 is famous for compiling the exact sounds used by major producers. His "Hitkidd" edition collects one-shots ripped from Hitkidd’s actual tracks (cleaned and normalized). It is the closest you will get to the real thing.
Most trap kits focus on hard, rigid kicks. Hitkidd’s kit includes kicks that slide — slightly off-grid, with a boomy, slightly distorted tail. This creates that “walking” bounce heard in classic Three 6 Mafia and modern “crunkadelic” beats.