UMass Amherst, Princeton University, and the Hip-Hop Education Center unite to elevate women’s legacies in Hip-Hop through ...

On March 7, 1987, the Beastie Boys' record-breaking debut album Licensed To Ill became the first-ever hip-hop album to chart ...

Black women were instrumental in the early stages of hip-hop and continue to make history today. We’re looking at those who made their mark doing what they love. The success of hip-hop is rooted in ...

In a previously unpublished interview, Bob Power, the late landmark hip-hop engineer, discusses his technique and place in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hip Hop record labels have played a pivotal role in shaping the culture and sound of the genre by driving innovation and ...

On May 5, 1998, Rawkus Records released Lyricist Lounge, Volume One, a groundbreaking double-disc compilation that amplified the raw lyricism and creative depth of underground hip-hop at the time.

Any conversation regarding the historical context of rap music will almost certainly rely heavily on the near ritualistic practice of sampling, essentially using older songs as the basis as the basis ...

Key Takeaways • James Murdoch launched hip-hop label Rawkus Records in 1995 before joining his father Rupert's media empire • ...

A viral theory claims Rawkus Records was a government funded Hip Hop experiment, but the real story sounds a bit fishy.

Following a viral cultural call-to-action from comedian and cultural commentator Godfrey urging Black creators to stop seeking validation from traditional award institutions and begin building their ...