Sacha Jenkins, who helped establish hip-hop's presence in mainstream media while preserving its underground authenticity, ...

DJ Kool Herc gave birth to the art of DJing and MCing that later shaped the entire genre. His impact is immeasurable, and his early contributions continue to influence the global Hip Hop movement ...

Artists increasingly engage in public discussions about their creative choices and social responsibility. Recent social movements have significantly impacted hip-hop lyrics, with artists ...

Clashing with accusations of lesser aptitude, Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones came to the passionate defence of hip-hop's sampling and DJ technology.

That’s why the artists and educators behind the project are battling ... “We believe that doing work related to the social context, the cultural movement that is hip-hop, allows young people to really ...

From stadiums to arenas, the biggest rap and hip hop artists in the industry are taking over this year. Artists such as Chris Brown and Kendrick Lamar are just a few of the major artists you can catch ...

Before Lost in Translation there was Tokyo Pop, which – after decades in rights limbo – is now restored and ripe for reappraisal. We speak to director Fran Rubel Kuzui (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) about ...