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

The recordings of vibraphonist Roy Ayers are part of the foundation of contemporary R&B and hip-hop; Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige and many others have sampled his work.

Philly’s own D4M Sloan is on fire right now, and he’s bringing that heat with an exclusive performance of his latest track “CUDI” for Hip-Hop Wired.

A trove of free events awaits at SXSW. From live music to brand activations, Austin becomes a playground for those seeking ...

Yanga Chief recently opened up about the success of his latest single 'What If' from his album 'Lord Faku — The Life Of A ...

Wiz Khalifa drops Burgh Boy Freestyle on March 4 showcasing his deep connection to Pittsburgh while highlighting the growing ...

With the debate raging about whether lyrics still matter in hip-hop, one person who has never wavered in carrying the flag for the spittas is JID. The Atlanta rapper’s evolution from his origins as a ...

Hanumankind, the Houston bred, Bangalore-based rapper behind the hit 'Big Dawgs' returns with a powerful new single and music video, 'Run It Up' ...

I’d not been boycotting Ye’s music per se, but for the past few years, the disgust caused by his conduct had ruined the ...