On this day in 1955, Clive Campbell—better known to the world as DJ Kool Herc—was born in Kingston, Jamaica. At the age of 12, he relocated with his family to the Bronx, New York, where his influence ...

Beyond the decks, Kay Slay was a personality—his voice a fixture on NYC’s Hot 97 and Shade 45’s Street Sweepers Radio, where he continued to champion lyricism and street narratives long after the ...

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Activision Blizzard veteran Armin Zerza is joining Warner Music Group as executive vp and CFO, succeeding Bryan Castellani.

"Weekend Frequency Vol. 7" is a weekly, reader-curated playlist that highlights Richmond’s music scene. This edition features ...

Atlanta’s grip on the global music scene remains unshakable. The city, long a crucible for hip-hop innovation, continues to churn out sounds that resonate far beyond Georgia’s borders. From the raw ...

In an assuming gallery just outside of downtown Detroit, a major exhibit documenting the past 50 years of hip-hop is a show you shouldn’t miss. Like the genre itself, “ Hip Hop Evolution: Celebrating ...

For four decades, hip-hop producer and DJ “Prince Paul” Huston has created rap music with wit, fearlessness and imagination.

Vancouver label Nettwerk gives a boost to a key program that elevates new artists, plus SiriusXM Canada is launching a channel for South Asian music.

The apartment building at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx is unremarkable, except for its place in history. It is where, at ...

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