The latest entry in the popular battle series took place in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 7. Since the last one blew up, here’s one you probably didn’t know 👀 #rayymonbeatz #michaeljackson #kanyewest ...

As we continue to celebrate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, here’s how A Tribe Called Quest helped me appreciate one of the most important aspects of the genre. As a Queens native, my 15-year-old self was ...

Westside Gunn responds after podcaster Mal says the three cornerstones of the label were driven apart after ignoring business tips from Hov. 13 hours ago Although newer artists and producers continue ...

I usually write this column based on whatever music I’m listening to during the week. Along with this column, my radio show on Wednesday nights follows the same idea, an hour of what I’ve been ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dj premier gang starr. Hip-hop turned 50 last year. During that half-century, the technology used to create this globally ...

Sometimes you hear a new hip-hop song and think, “I know this song — I’ve heard these sounds before.” You’re probably right, because hip-hop music is built on sampling, the process of using existing ...

Lizzo called out music sampling laws as racially biased during a Million Dollaz Worth of Game interview and accused the system of criminalizing Hip-Hop’s roots. Lizzo called out music sampling laws ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of music, nostalgia plays a significant role in shaping contemporary sounds. As we dive into 2024, it’s clear that many artists are channeling the past, breathing new ...

Last summer, I received an email from an independent rap label, promoting one of its new releases. It had a note attached about samples. “Do your best to refrain from mentioning them by name unless ...

Albums like To Pimp a Butterfly and 1999 blend jazz harmonies with sharp lyricism, proving the genre’s deep connection. Hip-hop may keep evolving, but funk and jazz remain its heartbeat, fueling its ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Click here to read the full article on SPIN. This article originally appeared in the November 1989 issue of SPIN. On De La Soul’s ...