A History of Hip Hop Sampling with John Morrison and Josh Leidy is 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 at Monmouth University in West Long ...

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Hip-Hop has evolved tremendously in its 50 years of existence. Technology is one of the main factors that help the art form move forward.

Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” quickly became a powerful anthem of resilience and hope for the Black community. Featured on his critically acclaimed album To Pimp a Butterfly, the song echoed the themes ...

Discover the history of hip hop in Australia and how the country shaped its distinct voice within the genre. When most people think of Australia, their minds often wander to its breathtaking ...

Critics point out the apparent hypocrisy of a pro-Black rapper like Kendrick Lamar headlining the Super Bowl halftime show, ...

When it comes to raw, unapologetic Hip Hop, Memphis holds a unique place in the genre’s history. Known for its dark beats and ...

Floyd Jr.’s book “The Power of Black Music: Interpreting its History from Africa to the ... (from which riffs and vamps were derived). Hip hop just celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Shout out to Ottawa, the Ottawa Art Gallery did 83 'til infinity during hip-hop's 50th year, they did a whole show just on the history of hip-hop in Ottawa. So you have artists from those cities ...

Ed Genesis, a longtime hip-hop artist based in Kalamazoo, will speak on the topic of “Social Justice Through a Hip-Hop Lens." ...

ATHfactor-Liberty Entertainment has curated a Black History Month celebration, Hip-Hop Canvas, showcasing the diverse spectrum of Black creativity and culture in Athens. On Saturday, Feb. 8 at Ciné, ...