BLACK HISTORY MONTH: From blues to hip hop, African influence makes America rock — and roll
Black American music is music of the spirit, a profound diversity of lessons to be enjoyed. Never duplicated but often imitated, its drumbeats are heartbeats of the inner person that ignites ...
Blind Altadena boy who lost home in Eaton Fire performs with Public Enemy
Grayson Roberts and his family lost their Altadena home in the Eaton Fire. The 10-year-old was born with a rare eye condition and has been blind his entire life. He’s also an accomplished ...
From breakbeats to the dance floor: How hip-hop and house revolutionized music and culture
By 1984, hip-hop had evolved from its grassroots beginnings in the Bronx into a cultural movement on the cusp of mainstream recognition. Run-DMC’s self-titled debut album releas ...
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Here’s a Complete List of Every Rapper With Podcasts
In the last several years, podcasts have become a major player in the media space and turned into a multi-billion-dollar ...
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13 Memphis rappers who made the city a Hip Hop powerhouse
When it comes to raw, unapologetic Hip Hop, Memphis holds a unique place in the genre’s history. Known for its dark beats and ...
'Musically embodied': Revered Bay Area musician Dax Pierson dies at 54
His early 2000s projects pioneered a hip-hop sound that paved the way for East Bay artists. He later was a fixture in the world of Bay Area experimental music.