In Hip Hop, much of the attention is paid to the artist performing in front a crowd or posing in front of the camera. But, the real action takes place behind the scenes, where figures who are often ...

The latest New Music Friday arrives as a powerful testament to hip-hop’s enduring ability to reinvent itself while honoring its roots. This week’s releases showcase an impressive spectrum of artistic ...

As hip-hop celebrates its first half-century, it’s an opportune time to have performers in the field reflect on the genre, its evolution and its strengths and weaknesses. The following quotes are from ...

For four decades, hip-hop producer and DJ “Prince Paul” Huston has created rap music with wit, fearlessness and imagination. Paul got his start as a member of the rap group Stetsasonic. He went on to ...

What are the best rap music videos of all time? It's a big, daunting question to answer. After all, hip-hop has been around for over 50 years, and during that time, we've seen countless classic music ...