Hip-hop beat-makers are usually unseen. Not all sample-based producers are as reclusive as the torch-bearing loop artist Madlib, but even the most prominent among them are part of the backdrop. After ...

An in-depth look at masculinity in hip-hop culture — where creative genius, poetic beauty, and mad beats collide with misogyny, violence, and homophobia. Take an in-depth look at masculinity in rap ...

Hip-hop, which emerged from the streets of New York City in the late 1970s, has grown into a global cultural phenomenon. Its influence extends far beyond its own genre, permeating various musical ...

21 Of The Greatest Hip-Hop Samples Of All Time From dusty soul records to rock, jazz and even Broadway, these samples helped producers create some of the most unforgettable beats in Hip-Hop history.

Beat Saber just got a Hip Hop Mixtape featuring nine tracks from Eminem, 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Nicki Minaj, and more. Beat Saber and its new $12 Hip Hop Mixtape DLC are ...

Hip-hop fans might recognize the sample in ADÉLA's rising hit "Nicole Kidman" because of its use in songs by Boldy James and G Herbo.

There was a time when artists representing two of America’s biggest homegrown musical genres wouldn’t get a look in at the Grammys. At this year’s awards, taking place on Feb. 2, hip-hop and house ...

SoundCloud rap producers play a major role in shaping the modern underground rap scene, creating beats that help unknown artists gain massive attention online. With tools like FL Studio and auto-tune ...

When all else fails, go back to the root. For me, that’s my study of Hip Hop culture. Placing a critical analysis on Christian/faith-based Hip Hop is particularly interesting. I’m drawn to the ...

Explore how streetwear and hip‑hop culture in China feed each other, shaping youth identity and legitimising a once‑marginal ...