“Grindin’,” a song performed by legendary Virginia Beach group the Clipse, was the national anthem in 2002. The song’s sparse beat—which would be recognizable even without any accompanying lyrics or ...
Hip-hop is officially middle-aged, but its mortality is hardly in question. Half a century after the genre’s birth, the GRAMMY Museum celebrated the lovechild of funk and DJ culture with an expansive ...
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Why the DJ and MC are two sides of the same hip-hop coin
Though the duo of MC and DJ complement one another’s abilities, upon further inspection, they basically use different methods ...
Over the weekend, it was announced that Outkast, along with Chubby Checker, Bad Company, The White Stripes, Soundgarden, and Cyndi Lauper would be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The ...
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Stockton is redefining its identity through the evolution of its hip-hop scene | Opinion
I watched a new era in Stockton’s hip-hop scene come of age. Moving to the Central Valley city in the early 2000s, I found a hip-hop community that was its own form of resistance. Smoldering ...
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 ...
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Over the weekend, it was announced that Outkast, along with Chubby ...
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