DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince,Jermaine Dupri, Too Short, E-40,De La Soul, DJ D-Nice, Doug E. Fresh and others transformed "A GRAMMY Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop" into an oral
The termsDJanddisc jockeypredate hip-hop. However,DJingis known as one of thefive main elements of hip-hop(along withMCing,graffiti,breakdancing, andknowledge). Jamaican-born DJ Kool Herc (“the Father of Hip-Hop”) is credited with innovating the techniques of hip-hop music when he used ...
The 65th Annual GrammyAwardson Sunday (Feb. 5) celebrated hip-hop history with a behemoth of a performance. FollowingDr. Dre’s acceptanceof the first-ever Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, dozens of artists graced the stage to showcase hip-hop’s evolution over the last 50 years. Curated by...
In conclusion, “A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop” was an extraordinary event that celebrated the genre’s history, diversity, and impact. It was a night where the past, present, and future of hip-hop converged, highlighting a genre that continues to be a significant forc...
and "A GRAMMY Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop" will pay tribute to the ladies who built — andcontinue to build— rap music and culture. The ladies of hip-hop will take centerstage with a special performance featuring an all-women cast of hip-hop greats performing empowering female anthems...
50 Centis nominated for Hustler of the Year at the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards, reflecting his massive influence in and out of the music industry. Beyond his iconic rap career, 50 Cent is the mastermind behind the hit Power Universe, one of the most successful TV franchises...
Tracktical Concerts, said: “As a melting-pot of musical genres, India has embraced the Og hip-hop legend for years, and it is such an honour to share the nostalgia with his fans and introduce his anthems to a whole new generation – especially at a time when the Indian hip-hop scene...
What Makes a Great Hip-Hop Song? An Introduction by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson I was eight years old when “Rapper’s Delight” made its world premiere on Philadelphia radio. It happened at 8:24 p.m. on a Thursday, after a dinner of porgies, string beans and creamed corn. Me and ...
To understand modern battle rap culture is to understand competition, independent entrepreneurship, and the art and sport of MCing. Out of the shadows of commercial hip hop spawned an entirely separate subculture where the power of the pen, performance, and presentation reign,exclusively. No beats...
Also taking the stage for some stellar performances during the 2023 GRAMMYs are nine-time GRAMMY winner Mary J. Blige, who isnominated for six awardsincluding Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Best R&B Performance; Bad Bunny, who is looking to add three gramophones...