Chance first traveled to Ghana alongside Mensa, whose family is Ghanaian, last winter. Though he initially thought it “would be just another vacation getaway,” as Jonathan Landrum Jr. of theAssociated Press(AP) writes, he ended up connecting deeply with Mensa’s f...
This is another throwback interview that highlights some important Hip Hop History. It’s the story behind the legendarySugar Hill Gangand what led to the two original membersMaster GeeandWonder Mikeleaving the group and the type of misleading the public shenanigans that took place with respect to...
“History has so often been written by the victors, that you very rarely ever get the real story behind anything. So it’s really important to hear from the people that were there, which is exactly what Soren Baker shares in this book. He writes about it and he’s honest about it.”...
As the lead MC of the legendary Roots crew, Black Thought is widely regarded as one of the most skilled lyricists in hip-hop history. Utilizing his razor-sharp wit, intricate wordplay, and thoughtful commentary, Black Thought's contributions to the group's extensive discography h...
As the creative force behind The Streets, this Birmingham-born rapper and producer has been a trailblazer for UK hip-hop since the early 2000s, with his innovative blend of garage, grime, and indie influences. Widely praised for his raw, confessional lyrics, and relatable storytelling, he has...
Now one of the most iconic photos in hip-hop history, that cover’s black-and-white reimagining of the flag immediately situated the duo’s embrace of Americana as an intentional choice of irony and critique. The album’s title – the name of a fantasy place where “you can open ...
Hip-Hop History & Culture The Four Elements of Hiphop & The Events that shaped The Hiphop Music of Today Element 1: The DJ and Mixtapes The heart and Soul of HipHop: DJ's and Mixtapes were part of the heart and soul of Hiphop during its inception. Hip Hop started not with the ...
study of indie rock, professor David Hesmondhalgh traced indie rock’s etymology back to the mid 1980s, arguing that the genre was defined by its institutional independence from major labels: “No music had ever before taken its name from the form of industrial organization behind it,” he ...
Whatever the meaning, that euphoric state was heightened when “Cloud Nine” went to No.2 R&B, No.6 pop and, at the 11th Annual Grammy Awards, in March 1969, made Motown history by winning Best Rhythm & Blues Performance. Listen to the Motown Classics playlist formore essential Motown hit...
But the night wasn’t without its hip-hop tensions; despite his debutGet Rich or Die Tryin’becoming the top album of 2003 onBillboard‘s Year-End Charts, 50 Cent lost out to Evanescence for Best New Artist, and interrupted their acceptance by briefly walking on stage behind them as they...