Explore the rich tradition of Black dandyism—from Cab Calloway to Andre 3000—with expert insight from Mikeisha Vaughn on its ...

Whenever it is announced that a rap artist is performing with a symphony orchestra – whether its Wu Tang, Nas or St. Louis’ own Nelly – a line from Notorious B.I.G.’s breakthrough hit “Juicy” comes to ...

Marsalis has been the president of the 56-year-old Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation since 2018. He received the ...

Saturday Night Live opened strong with a hilarious sketch spoofing Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, the 1989 film starring ...

Warren G shared his disappointment with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg on the Ugly Monkey podcast, feeling excluded despite their long history.

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Nearly four decades later, Back in Black stands as a reminder of Whodini’s influence on Hip Hop’s development in the 1980s — a blueprint of cool, consciousness, and crossover appeal that left an ...

As a 12-year-old aspiring rapper, MaceyOMaze heard Ed O.G. & Da Bulldogs "I Got To Have It." A decade later, the MC has gone from admirer to collaborator on a new LP.

Explore the rise of 15 legendary 1990s hip-hop icons who reshaped American music with groundbreaking sound and unstoppable ...

Five local bands will take the stage ahead of Alanis Morissette and Ziggy Marley at the Greenwich Town Party slated for May ...

A number of artists have progressed to sample Sly Stone's music in their art, but Janet Jackson was one of the very first.