SHDWCSTRS sits somewhere between hip hop and electronic music, pulling from both without fully landing in either world. His ...

BALTIMORE — As we celebrate Black Music Month, we’re shining a light on an artist whose music refuses to be boxed in. From hard-hitting hip-hop drums to sweeping cinematic scores, John Tyler’s sound ...

Milwaukee’s rap artists are carving out their own lane – blending regional influences, building grassroots movements and proving that the 414 has a sound all its own. The spark that ignited Emmitt ...

Disclaimer: I am in no way a man-hater. I acknowledge that while patriarchy is a social system that is structured to benefit men, not all men benefit from it. I am simply discussing the effects of ...

When it comes to the names that defined rap music in the 1980s, many are obvious: Public Enemy, LL Cool J, EPMD. But some names that are perhaps equally important, yet not often as easily recognizable ...

“Grindin’,” a song performed by legendary Virginia Beach group the Clipse, was the national anthem in 2002. The song’s sparse beat—which would be recognizable even without any accompanying lyrics or ...

Soul music is at an incredibly exciting point in its history, and Aaron Frazer is a big reason for that. The multi-hyphenate artist has spent years learning how to perfect that nostalgic, sinfully ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hip Hop has long been a powerful force that influenced not just music, but also fashion, language, and lifestyle. This influence ...

Hip Hop has always been at the forefront of musical innovation, and rappers have frequently altered their sound to stay relevant or express their evolving visions. Over the years, several notable ...

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It should be of no surprise that Mike Shinoda is a huge hip hop fan. The Linkin Park legend did, after all, make his career in a band that merged rock and rap seamlessly, and has made no secret of his ...