In 2026, Spotify and Apple Music present hip-hop artists with distinct advantages. Spotify’s algorithmic discovery tools and large listener base help new acts gain exposure quickly, while Apple ...

On this date in the summer of ’88, Brooklyn rap duo Audio Two released their debut album What More Can I Say?, which dropped on their own Brooklyn-based First Priority imprint a d distributed through ...

Milwaukee’s Genesis Renji teams up with Dee3x for “Parachute,” a high-energy new single that showcases the Emmy-nominated artist’s continued evolution.

As hip-hop marks its monumental 50th anniversary on August 11, Apple Music is joining the celebration with a series of exciting initiatives that pay homage to the genre’s legacy. To honor this pivotal ...

Clover Hope is well known for documenting pop culture icons through her many cover stories, profiles, and interviews. The prolific journalist and author took her work to new heights in February 2021 ...

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.

The phenomenon has threaded through society since it was born in the Bronx in 1973. Hip-hop is on radio, television, fashion and sports arenas. This year the movement is celebrating a special birthday ...

New B @ The Z on May 23 will spotlight New Bedford hip-hop through performances, competitions, workshops and community ...

The legendary DJ Yoda is heading to the venue in 2026, with his ‘History Of Hip Hop audio-visual show! This is no ordinary club night, as Yoda gives a visual representation of the music and culture on ...

We’re celebrating hip-hop’s 50th anniversary this week. Wesley Morris traces the art form from its South Bronx origins to all-encompassing triumph. By Wesley Morris We’ve gathered here today to raise ...