Comedian and For The Love of Hip-hop presenter Romesh Ranganathan shares his favorite hip-hop music moments, the track he wished he wrote and more. Hip-hop is turning 50. If that makes you feel old — ...
Mr. Charnas is the author of “Dilla Time” and a professor at New York University. Of all the clichés about hip-hop we’ve endured over 50 years, the idea that hip-hop is the product of the streets — ...
Egyptian Lover's Roland TR-808 drum machine is customized with hieroglyphics and themed patterns Credit: Jay Godwin / LBJ Presidential Library Hip-hop is officially middle-aged, but its mortality is ...
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 ...
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 ...
A look at hip-hop’s transformative impact in honor of its 50th anniversary. Hip-hop was once narrowly thought of as a trend in music that would ultimately fizzle out. Now, at its 50th anniversary, hip ...
Hip-hop turns 50 on Aug. 11, and it seems that the whole world is celebrating. From concerts organized by Amazon and Mass Appeal to block parties put on by New York City, the festivities are plentiful ...