Today, 35 years ago Eric B. & Rakim released their second studio album “Follow The Leader”. Many view the album as one of the greatest and most influential records in the history of hip-hop. Eric B. is the DJ and producer of the duo, while Rakim is the masterful lyricist and rapper. “Follow the Leader” […]

Following the success of their debut album, “Licensed to Ill,” which was the first hip-hop album to top the Billboard 200 chart, The Beastie Boys faced the task of creating a worthy follow-up album. That is when “Paul’s Boutique” was born. It was seen as a significant change from the sound of their debut album. […]

Coolio’s debut solo album It Takes A Thief is a classic hip hop album that made a huge impact in 1994. The Los Angeles-based rapper stepped into the scene with a unique voice and a distinctive style that shook the world. It Takes A Thief is a blend of upbeat funk sounds with a mixture […]

The group’s music incorporates elements of jazz, funk, and soul, creating a distinct and sophisticated sound that set them apart from their peers. A Tribe Called Quest’s debut album, “People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm” (1990), introduced their unique approach, featuring jazz-infused samples and a playful, intelligent lyricism. Hip Hop is one of […]

Ludacris returning after 8 years got us thinking of 8 more rap icons that hopefully will make a comeback soon.

  We love to see it! Queen Latifah is still making moves and history as she becomes the first female rapper to have an album to be added to The National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress! Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, Entertainment, Contests And Breaking News On Your Phone. […]

We put together a gallery of classic hip-hop tracks that were released in 1993, one of the greatest years in the genre's history!

Hip-Hop icon Nas has hit many milestones in his day, but his recent show at Madison Square Garden is truly a full-circle moment. Aside from being an entertainment mecca in The Big Apple, MSG is right across the street from where the rapper's  late mother used to work at the post office years ago.

The Universal Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx could be getting some much-needed funding. The post Sen. Gillibrand Announces $3M In Federal Funding For The Universal Hip Hop Museum appeared first on NewsOne.

For Hip-Hop History Month we spotlight the 5th Element of Hip-Hop: Beatboxing with some of it's biggest figures past and present.

Closing out our Hip-Hip History Month celebration, we look at 15 classic rap remixes that many prefer over the original version.

Every great boxer knows the power of a 1-2 punch. In the world of Hip-Hop, the right artist combined with a skilled DJ packs the perfect pairing for a knockout hit.