Hip-hop artists are some of today’s most prominent entrepreneurs. They have fashion lines, alcohol brands and endorsement deals. But, in the beginning, the genre’s musical talent had to find their own ...
From block parties to Billboard charts, hip hop has never been one thing. This guide breaks down the major styles from old school pioneers and G-Funk grooves to modern-day drill, trap, and grime. Hip ...
The birth of the art form that became hip-hop is traced back, in music legend, to a party in the South Bronx, some 50 years ago. DJ Kool Herc spun his turntables on August 11, 1973, introducing a now ...
Before streaming platforms, before viral TikToksounds, before millions of YouTube views, Kenyan hip-hop was built in smallstudios, dusty streets, and raw talent. It was born from struggle, identity ...
Ice-T, 65, and KRS-One, 57, spoke at this year’s Essence Fest, discussing how hip-hop has arguably become the most influential music genre of our time. Essence Fest took place in New Orleans from ...
On the evening of Aug. 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc attended a block party in the South Bronx. Armed with two record players and a mixer, he created an extended percussive break while others rhymed over the ...
One of the cities that has been a staple in the music industry for quite some time has not always sounded the way it does ...