Foster Sylvers created a soundtrack producers like Dr. Dre have spent decades digging into, starting with his 1973 hit "Misdemeanor." RIP.

Pitchfork writer Alphonse Pierre’s rap column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, Instagram freestyles, memes, weird tweets, fashion trends—and anything else that catches his attention. Rap history is ...

Rap artist Rob Base, best known for the 1980s hip-hop classic It Takes Two, has died after a bout of cancer aged 59. The ...

Behind decades of influence, Dr. Dre’s sound helped redefine how hip-hop moves, breathes, and reaches the world. Tracing the moments that shaped that legacy reveals more than hits, it uncovers the ...

The Hip Hop Classic tour touches down Saturday, bringing Scarface, Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane and DJ Jazzy Jeff. It’s a supernova of ’80s and ’90s beats and rhymes, featuring some ...

The New Jersey trio of Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Prakazrel (Pras) Samuel Michel were nearly dropped from their record label following the modest sales of their debut album, Blunted On Reality.

The topic of classic hip-hop albums is among the quintessential barbershop conversations that has transcended from shop chairs to social media platforms. And of course, no one LP is at the helm of the ...

Mark your calendars for an event that’s set to be the ultimate celebration of classic hip-hop and R&B. On September 15th, 2024, from 3 PM to 12 AM, Barcode N.J. will be the epicenter of hip-hop ...

Hip-hop classics like Illmatic can be revered alongside works of Mozart. This sentiment is shared by Derrick Hodge, the two-time Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer who has ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hip Hop has long been a powerful force that influenced not just music, but also fashion, language, and lifestyle. This influence ...

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The Crocodile might’ve waddled a few blocks north, but opposite the old venue at Second Avenue and Blanchard Street, a new music night is taking shape in the heart of Belltown. In the summer of 2024, ...