The "Boom Bap" name comes from the kick (boom) and the snare (bap).

Place the kick on the first beat, with a secondary "ghost" kick or a shifted second hit to create a syncopated, swinging rhythm.

To develop a full "boom bap" old-school piano-led rap instrumental, you need to focus on a few key elements: a rhythmic "swing," a dusty piano melody, and hard-hitting, chopped-up drums. 1. Essential Project Settings