Bursting on the scene with jazzy vocals and impeccable style, Erykah Badu found her first #1 R&B hit with “On & On.” Power mixed this debut single that launched Badu into stardom. He refined the ...

The hip-hop world was rocked this week by the news that Oliver “Power” Grant, a founding member of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, has died. He was 52. According to reports, he died on Feb. 23. A cause of ...

The long-running debate over Hip-Hop and Rap continues to shape global music culture, yet many listeners still struggle to understand the true difference between the two. The world of music is often ...

When it comes to power and shaping the culture, the divide in hip-hop media has never been more chaotic. On one side, there’s the old guard: podcasters, radio DJs, and resident uncs who interview vets ...

Hip hop/rap is a culture that changed the world, a culture created and perfected by Black and brown Americans.

The hip-hop community faced an unprecedented series of losses in 2024 that left fans and fellow artists devastated. These talented individuals shaped the culture in ways that will continue to ...

Hip-hop, which emerged from the streets of New York City in the late 1970s, has grown into a global cultural phenomenon. Its influence extends far beyond its own genre, permeating various musical ...

A jazzy, acoustic take on hip-hop is coming to Table 33. Starting Thursday, March 5, K.Carter, Dre Manuel and Poppy will bring their Cocktail Hip-Hop residency to the restaurant. The performances will ...

Today’s hip-hop evolution is often powered by independent artists who are equal parts creative and business-minded. A prime example is Capodei Capi, who ...

You can often learn just as much—if not more—by examining the downtrodden periods of a genre as opposed to only looking at the highs. So, after we ranked the best years in rap history earlier this ...

Rapper Chuck D, of Public Enemy fame, is one of several who agree that basketball greats and hip-hop excellence share a similar foundation.