If you were on the inside of Miami’s hot hip hop scene over the last 15 years, you probably already know Abebe Lewis. He stages nightclub events and produces music festivals throughout South Florida, ...

As hip-hop fans continue to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the genre in 2023, one of its founding fathers, New York rapper Kurtis Blow, is preparing to head out on tour with “The Hip Hop Nutcracker ...

Funk Flex didn’t just host—he owned the stage. From lively interactions with the crowd to DJing between sets, his presence kept the energy booming throughout the night. A true showman, he created ...

This story is part of our new Hip-Hop: ’73 Till Infinity series, a celebration of the genre’s 50th anniversary. Producers are just as (if not more) important than MCs on a track. As much as fans care ...

Hip-hop at it's core is lyrics on a beat, with both being vital for the final product. Throughout the genre's history, there have been some truly incredible beats that turned producers into stars, and ...

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OAKLAND (KPIX 5) The lyrics are deceptively simple, scripted to describe everyday life -- like where to buy lunch, studying for an exam, even sharing the same first name as a close friend. But the ...

While Atlanta was still in its funk era in the 1970s, reggae and dancehall music began to gain popularity in New York, where they would be infused with round-the-way rap to form hip-hop. For example, ...

Spotify has released a list of what it considers to be the 50 greatest hip-hop beats of all time in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Bronx-born music genre later this year. The list consists ...

There’s a raw energy in the air—a palpable, jittery anticipation as the old guard of hip-hop production gets tossed aside by the relentless force of technological innovation and cultural upheaval.

Discover the essential music instruments for creating captivating Hip Hop beats. Explore drum machines, synthesizers, and samplers, and learn valuable tips for choosing the right instrument to achieve ...