Most independent rappers don’t fail because the music is bad. They fail because they don’t understand the first 24 hours.

There is no debate that Queens’ own Nicki Minaj completely modernized rap with her versatility and bold lyricism. Born in ...

The phenomenon has threaded through society since it was born in the Bronx in 1973. Hip-hop is on radio, television, fashion and sports arenas. This year the movement is celebrating a special birthday ...

‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’ (SIMBI) is the fourth studio album released by the phenomenal 29-year-old London-born rapper, Little Simz. While firmly rooted in hip-hop, this project weaves together ...

A look at hip-hop’s transformative impact in honor of its 50th anniversary. Hip-hop was once narrowly thought of as a trend in music that would ultimately fizzle out. Now, at its 50th anniversary, hip ...

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Drake reached a new digital height in 2025 as his music commanded unprecedented listener streams across the world.

This first download pack is a great selection of pristinely recorded rock and hip-hop guitar and bass samples for a whole range of genres. On top of the obvious rock and hip-hop categories, there is ...

Rap music often revolves around the artist, who gets the accolades, adoration and top billing. But at one time, there was a clear understanding in hip-hop that the DJ was at the top of the food chain.

Lyrically, “Wake Up” is story-driven, giving listeners a clear sense of who Mantra is and what motivates him to keep pushing ...