At its core, hip-hop is a voice for the voiceless seeking to address systemic inequities through storytelling. Childish Gambino dazzled a sold-out crowd on Sept. 2 at State Farm Arena with hits ...

Hip-hop, which emerged from the streets of New York City in the late 1970s, has grown into a global cultural phenomenon. Its influence extends far beyond its own genre, permeating various musical ...

Ralph McDaniels popularized the shout-out. His show Video Music Box debuted in 1983 on the New York television station WNYC-TV and airs to this day on WNYE-TV, making it the longest-running music ...

It’s an afternoon in July 2023, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams is in his element. Standing at a podium at the foot of the marble staircase in New York’s City Hall, the Mayor is flanked by staffers ...

Hip-hop's origins are often summed up with the phrase “making something out of nothing,” though it may be more accurate to say hip-hop was makeshift out of necessity. In the socioeconomic context of ...

For five decades, hip-hop has redefined the soundscape of American music and created a billion-dollar industry in its wake. Hip-hop as we know it has evolved way past its humble beginnings in the ...

The journey of hip-hop music spans a remarkable and multifaceted history, captivating audiences for over five decades. Let’s talk about hip-hop, a music genre that emerged in the United States in the ...

HISTORY. AUGUST 11TH, 1973, JAMAICAN BORN DJ KOOL HERC PERFORMED AT A PARTY IN THE BRONX, NEW YORK, USING TWO TURNTABLES, HE LOOPED MUSICAL BREAKS IN REAL TIME, CREATING MORE SPACE FOR PARTY GOERS TO ...

Joycelyn Wilson is affiliated with the Recording Academy. There was a time when artists representing two of America’s biggest homegrown musical genres wouldn’t get a look in at the Grammys. At this ...