The rapa musical genre that unites rhythm And wordshas deep roots, a rebellious soul and has crossed decades evolving into ...

'The Upcycled Self: A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are,' by The Roots cofounder Tariq Trotter, aka Black Thought, is ...

18 Rappers, Radio Personalities, Music Industry Executives and More Weigh In on Current State of Lyricism.

Malcolm X is a revolutionary figure, and his influence still hits hard today, even in the world of Hip-Hop. Today marks 60 ...

The Godfather of Soul’s influence on hip-hop reaches a new generation as rising star 310babii releases “Bad,” a ...

Scientific studies claim that modern music is growing simpler than ever before - both lyrically and musically. But are they ...

Travie McCoy and fellow members of the Gym Class Heroes won plenty of accolades by blending rap, rock, pop, soul and more ...

These disco one-hit wonders have a lot of staying power, decades after the 1970s (and the age of disco) came to an end.

While hip-hop and all of its creative expressions was born in New York City in the late 1970s, it was the 1980s when the music began to come into form. There was excitement and experimentation but ...

The Powerhouse Under the Hood When it comes to sheer power, the 1970s Cadillac DeVille is a force to be reckoned with. Sporting a massive 8.2L V8 engine, this classic beauty churns out an ...

Many years ago, Astros radio play-by-play broadcaster Robert Ford penned an essay about his father, Robert “Rocky” Ford Jr., ...

Freestyle rap battles have exploded into a billion-view global business, raking in millions—and now the cannabis industry wants a piece of the action.