For their first appearance on BiS, Soulwax made a mix called “I ❤️ NY.” This is a more loose, experimental mix than the pure endorphin rush you get with a Dewaele 2ManyDJs mix, but it’s still seamless ...

Under her project Cosmic Canna Beats, Chrisi B explores the transformation of color and feeling into sound, and “Blue Trap” ...

The Fugees, comprising rappers Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel, successfully blended elements of reggae and R&B into ...

At age 62, Doug Rasheed has enough self-awareness to know how his accomplishments in the music industry might be perceived by consumers of today’s most popular artists and songs. So when younger ...

From block parties to Billboard charts, hip hop has never been one thing. This guide breaks down the major styles from old school pioneers and G-Funk grooves to modern-day drill, trap, and grime. A ...

“These artists weren’t just entertainers—they were educators, cultural critics, and community historians.” — Dr. Reiland Rabaka In Part 2 of our Hip Hop Studies series, Dr. Reiland Rabaka explores the ...

The iconic 90s hip-hop artist was known for his pained intensity. But Dear Mama, a tribute to his mother Afeni, showed off his softer side – and still brings listeners to tears. "Not everyone is so ...

Rap and hip-hop music are in the spotlight once again, especially after the Grammy Awards and Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX half-time performance which was riddled with cultural and historical ...

Beginning his career with one of the most controversial albums in rap history, Dr. Dre (Andre Young) became one of music's most successful entrepreneurs. To quote the title of that early album, Dre ...

310babii’s age has become one of the most searched topics about him ever since his hit song, Soak City (Do It), went viral in 2023. Thanks to his engaging lyrics and compelling beats, the artist has ...

The highlight of this year’s Paris Olympics was a 53-year-old rapper from Long Beach. Snoop Dogg — out on assignment as an NBC commentator — carried the Olympic torch through the suburb of Saint-Denis ...