Since its birth over 50 years ago, hip-hop has undergone a series of transformations, largely in part due to the many musical and cultural influences that have impacted it. While Hispanic artists have ...
The title of "super producer" should not be taken lightly. For every era of Hip-Hop, there is a man behind the keys set the tone. Dr. Dre, Pete Rock, RZA, Swizz Beatz, Jermaine Dupri, Timbaland, The ...
Hip-hop has always been politically charged ... addressing police abuse dating back to Emmett Till. With a minimalist beat and a hook that samples Slick Rick’s “Children’s Story ...
We go in-depth on why this is one of the most influential hip-hop albums ever made ... Hailed for his “beats, fat drum fills, [and] swift cuts,” he was already synthesizing disparate sounds ...
Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like Naomi Sharon and Laila! Billboard owned the past week in R&B and hip-hop with a weekend full of events celebrating the movers ...