For Black Music Month, we take a look at how Janet Jackson shaped her career by taking matters into her own hands.
A major part of the growth of Hip-Hop has been the way that the culture connected with the global marketplace. From Run-DMC's connection with ADIDAS to LL Cool J rocking Kangol hats, branding has been a major part of the culture moving forward. After many years of rappers shouting out their favorite fashion brands on wax, it was only a matter of time before products became influenced by Hip-Hop in return.
In the 5 decades since the birth of Hip-Hop, we have watched the evolution from an underground movement to a global phenomenon. As the genre became more at the forefront of pop culture, there have been instances that became key moments in the culture. Here, we take a look at the most memorable onstage moments […]
In honor of Black Music Month, we take a look at a few of the producers that have shaped music and formed the soundtrack of our lives.
From his public battle with Warner Bros. to working with (and against) the internet, Prince has changed the way artists look at the music industry.
We wrap up our series honoring the women of Hip-Hop with Missy Elliott, a woman who thrives in pushing the sonic and visual boundaries in the culture.
As we celebrate the women who helped shaped Hip-Hop, we cannot forget about the genre’s first female solo MC to go platinum…who also just so happens to be a member of the Radio One/Reach Media family! Hailing from the Windy City, Shawntae Harris-Dupart, better known as Da Brat, has blown the rap game away for over […]
It goes without saying that New York is the mecca of Hip-Hop. From that “Back to School” party in the Bronx in 1973 to today, the genre is synonymous with the Empire State. When it comes to record labels dedicated to Hip-Hop, there are more than a few on the East Coast: Def Jam, Roc-A-Fella, […]
In honor of Hip Hop History Month, we give a salute to Lil' Kim, one of the first femcees to mix fashion and sex appeal with brutal bars.
A label known for its influence and infamy, Death Row Records continues to have a strong presence in the culture to this very day.
In celebration of Hip-Hop History Month, we recognize Queen Latifah as one of the first female MCs to cross over into the mainstream.
New Orleans is known as one of the most culturally rich cities in the United States. From jazz and R&B to Dixieland and bounce, the music scene in the Big Easy is unmatched. Without a doubt, Cash Money Records is one of the city’s biggest success stories in the latter part of the 20th century, […]