Rather than simply a genre, hip-hop is a culture – one chiefly expressed and disseminated through rap music. That notion of “keeping it real” – has been at its core. As ever with popular ...

As for the music itself, well ... in favor of beat machines like the 808 and other synthetic elements long used in hip-hop production. Kevin C. Holt: The shift toward digital instruments in ...

April 17 is a momentous date in music history, hosting numerous pivotal moments that have had a lasting impact on Hip-Hop and ...

Hip-hop has evolved from its humble beginnings in the Bronx during the 1970s to become one of the most influential cultural movements worldwide.

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from Ken Carson, Lil Yachty and Sexyy Red. Meanwhile, new music releases came from Gelo, who officially released the buzzy “Law ...

Today we recognize the 68th birthday of one of Hip Hop’s foundational figures, Afrika Bambaataa—a man whose influence helped shape the sound, style, and soul of the genre as we know it.