The genre of hip-hop was kicked off in the 1970s in the public parks in New York City. There, DJs would plug their setups into public light fixtures and supply the neighborhood with party music, ...

There’s an old saying “There’s nothing new under the sun”, which we often write off as a figure of speech. However, when you recognize something you’re almost certain you’ve seen or heard before, ...

Throughout the genre’s history, numerous highly influential producers, including Just Blaze and Madlib, shaped the sound of iconic hip-hop records, yet they remained relatively unknown to the general ...

Even if rap fans' formative years weren't in the 1990s, the slang popularized during that era is still alive and well—especially in hip-hop. So, whether someone's the age of 17 or 37, words such as ...

Jon B opened up about working with Nas on “Finer Things,” his Hip-Hop influences, and why his new album Waiting on You proves ...

He spoke proudly about sharing stages with Nelson Mandela, Michael Jackson, and Destiny’s Child. For Bleek, Beyoncé is the ...

NEW YORK CITY, New York — Sidney Brown, the Grammy-winning music producer known professionally as Omen, was found dead in his Harlem apartment on Saturday, USA Today reported. He was 49.

Winter fashion in Hip-Hop has always been more than just about staying warm—it’s about flexing personal style, repping your neighborhood, and pushing boundaries. From the oversized puffer jackets and ...

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