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HIP HOP 50 LIVE AT YANKEE STADIUM

HIP HOP 50 LIVE: A STAR-STUDDED CONCERT FEATURING RUN DMC'S 'BOTTOM OF THE NINTH' PERFORMANCE, LIL WAYNE, SNOOP DOGG, AND NAS! ON THE DAY…

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0 Aug 15, 2023

Clarence Avant “The Black Godfather Of Music” Has Passed Away

Clarence Avant, one of the most influential and respected figures in Black Music’s history, has died at age 92. The famed executive “passe…

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0 Aug 15, 2023

Melle Mel Admits His Eminem Diss Track “Fell Short In Its Execution”

On Saturday (August 12), the pioneering MC more or less apologized for his response to Eminem, which was mercilessly ridiculed online. Hip…

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0 Aug 14, 2023

NONAME DISSES JAY-Z, KENDRICK LAMAR, BEYONCÉ & RIHANNA OVER NFL RELATIONSHIPS

Noname has shown she’s not afraid to hold some of the biggest names in music accountable by calling out JAY-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé and…

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0 Aug 14, 2023

GRANDMASTER FLASH BREAKS DOWN HIP-HOP'S DJ ORIGINS AT CROTONA PARK CELEBRATION

Legendary DJ Grandmaster Flash hosted his "Birth of a Culture" block party in Crotona Park in the Bronx over the weekend (8/4). The event…

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0 Aug 14, 2023

Has Hip-Hop Sampling Gotten Lazy?

Although newer artists and producers continue to breathe new life into the endless possibilities of sampling, there’s been growing critici…

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0 Aug 12, 2023

Is Hip-Hop's Birthday Mythology?

The story of hip-hop’s birthday on August 11, 1973 is an amazing one. But…is it true? On Friday, August 11, 2023, anyone sufficiently enra…

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0 Aug 12, 2023

Hip Hop’s Having A Birthday Party And A Whole Lot Of Folks Ain’t Invited

When I decided to do this piece, I thought it would be headed in a completely different direction. I thought that I would be discussing al…

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0 Aug 11, 2023

HIP HOP IS 50: A CONVERSATION W/ DJ KING TECH- FROM SF BALLET BREAKERS TO THE WAKE UP SHOW.

When you mention the name King Tech, what comes to mind for most people is him being one half of the esteemed Sway and DJ King Tech of the…

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0 Aug 11, 2023

Common Says This Classic Nas Song Is “One Of The Greatest Ever Written”

Common has a few albums that are considered classic material by fans and critics alike. However, his adoration for Nas’ Illmatic is someth…

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0 Aug 10, 2023

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Sparoh is an Atlanta-based artist creating music at the crossroads of melodic trap, alternative pop, and punk-fueled rebellion. Equal parts vulnerable and unapologetic, her work explores identity, liberation, and the complexities of Black womanhood.Raised in the DMV on a foundation of jazz, funk, and blues, Sparoh was drawn early to artists who challenged convention and redefined what was possible. Influenced by trailblazers like Joyce Kennedy,…See More
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Gus Drops Highly Anticipated Single "Growing Stronger (10 - Year Anniversary Version)"

Gus is making a comeback. He's growing stronger and the world is starting to take notice. He's been recording and doing music for over a decade. He's caught some fire but he's kept going and is making an impact that lasts on the ears and hearts of his listeners. He's reaching for his goal this time around and he aims break the wind and give you music that touches the…See More
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