The Bronx-born artist, who was a key figure in hip-hop’s rise from local movement to global force, was accused of child sex ...
The rapper and producer helped script hip-hop and electronic music's blueprint with songs like "Planet Rock" and "Looking for ...
Hip hop therapy blends music, culture, and self-expression to improve mental health. Learn how rap helps process emotions, ...
Rappers Slick Rick, Trina and Tierra Whack share five albums that have captured the spirit of the medium over the years.
Afrika Bambaataa died at the age of 68. Here's what we know about the New York native and DJ who put together some amazing ...
Hip-hop has evolved into one of the most powerful cultural engines in the world. What started as music now drives fashion, sneakers, video games, food, and even sweepstakes platforms. Hip-hop is no ...
Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole and Graham “G” Hastings don’t just bend the rules. The Edinburgh-based trio smashes them entirely and rearranges the rubble into something entirely new. Since ...
Sampling has been part of the genre since the beginning. The rapper names the three songs that artists keep turning to.
After a transformative trip to Africa, he adopted the name Afrika Bambaataa Aasim, meaning “affectionate leader,” and soon after founded the Universal Zulu Nation. The mission was clear. Redirect the ...
The Game suggested that Drake hasn't been appreciated and hip-hop has suffered a nose dive because of it. He's flat out wrong ...
His song "Planet Rock," released in 1982 with Soulsonic Force, was a seminal record in defining electro-funk, though his ...
The musician was best known for his seminal 1982 track 'Planet Rock.' ...