Roy Ayers, the towering jazz figure, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, at 84. Hip-Hop Wired has put together ## essential ...

As hip-hop has continued to grow over the last few decades, rappers have contributed songs to soundtracks, and sometimes, those songs surpass the film. From Will Smith to Kendrick Lamar ...

What’s the most iconic hip-hop track of the 21st Century? 1Xtra listeners have had their say. To mark the station’s 20 year anniversary, we’re asking listeners to pick their favourite ...

When hip-hop was in its infancy decades ago, many people thought the genre would be a fad that wouldn't last longer than a few years. But over time, not only has hip-hop continued to grow, it's ...

Roy Ayers was a beloved sample source who made it a point to collaborate with rappers as the genre rose to prominence ...

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from IDK, Reason, and TiaCorine. The avalanche of new releases in hip-hop continued this week, albeit at a slightly slower rate than ...

Angie Stone, most known for her contributions in music as a singer and songwriter, has strong Hip-Hop roots that began in the ...

In December 2024, Ohio-based hip-hop collective The Council 2432 secured a major distribution deal with New Jersey label ...

Most music fans know of the late Angie Stone’s singing career, but her roots in Hip-Hop run deep. Hre's a look at those connections.

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