One could argue that 1998's Belly is the first fully "hip-hop" movie (besides Wild Style in the '80s). Directed by Hype ...

Hip-hop has always been about the beats, whether they're played live or sampled, and fusion/crossover hip-hop in particular ...

It may be hard to imagine in the modern, genre-less landscape, but there was once a time when rock and hip hop were on opposite sides of the musical map. Core to the format was reinvention ...

A new book revisits the revolutionary trio’s decision to renounce its debut album, and the implications for the future of ...

A trio of tracks that will get your shoulders swaying and feet a-flying. Indeed, these are three classic hip-hop songs that any music fan can dance to.

E's impact on hip-hop? Wait until you discover how his 1963 Chevy Impala became a symbol of West Coast culture. Check out its ...

Kendrick Lamar’s newest studio album,”GNX,” is receiving praise from audiences and critics, earning recognition as one of the ...

Review: Mr Doris steps up with D-Funk Heat, a release that comfortably balances retro flair with modern groove. The production is sharp, with funky basslines that immediately grab attention, while the ...

With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from ...

In Hip Hop music, finding an artist who would be down with recording a Christmas-themed single for a commercial cause is hard. Even Run-D.M.C. was opposed to the idea. D.M.C. spoke out ...

December 11, 2024 • The Kenyan-born and Adelaide-based musician talks about the duality behind her debut album.