The linguistic anthropologist was captivated by hip hop rhymes in the 1980s and went on to build a model archive ...

Kendrick Lamar dominated this year's Grammy nominations with nine nods, while Doechii broke through with five.

With the loss of multi-talented instrumentalist Roy Ayers, who died on Wednesday at the age of 84, the hip-hop world is honoring one of its greatest inspirations and sample sources. Hip-hop production ...

The exit of “luther” reignites the contentious debate of rap’s commercial decline in 2025. While this theory is supported by ...

As it gets easier and easier for anyone with an internet connection and the right inclination to download some music production software and start making beats, the world of hip-hop production is ...

Former Tennessee quarterback and NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning made an exciting announcement regarding his production company, Omaha Productions. Omaha, along with rapper/actor LL Cool J’s ...

When was the last time you listened to the radio?  After my phone died while I was driving, which had my usual driving ...

The Fugees, comprising rappers Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel, successfully blended elements of reggae and R&B into ...

DJs and MCs are more than tightly bound partners. They occupy the same audible space and time, trading sounds as if they all ...

Hip-hop legends Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre recently shared their thoughts on the current state of rap music, particularly focusing on sampling, during an episode of “The Stephen A. Smith Show.” Their ...

Fans of "The Nutcracker" will enjoy checking out a dynamic reimagined version of the production in Chicago. The touring production of "The Hip Hop Nutcracker" is heating up the stage at Cadillac ...

On this day in 1989, Dana Owens, better known to the world as Queen Latifah, made her groundbreaking debut with All Hail the Queen, released on Tommy Boy Records. The album not only marked the arrival ...