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Making the radical case for Sinéad O’Connor: She was right all along

Thirty years ago this week, Sinéad O’Connor tore up a picture of Pope John Paul II on “Saturday Night Live,” effectively destroying her ma…

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0 Jul 29, 2023

Main Source Has Released A Collection Of Their Lost Tapes

Hip-Hop trio Main Source released an acclaimed 1991 debut album in Breaking Atoms. Large Professor, Sir Scratch, and K-Cut teamed with The…

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0 Jul 29, 2023

BOSTON AND HIP-HOP: AN OVERLOOKED HISTORY

It’s often forgotten that, in the early days of Hip-Hop and Rap music’s growing influence, the first places it spread to were New Jersey,…

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0 Jul 29, 2023

Sinéad O'Connor and MC Lyte's Collaboration Showed What Was Possible for Women in Hip-Hop

At face value, MC Lyte and Sinéad O’Connor are a pretty unorthodox pairing, though really they were kindred spirits. O’Connor hailed from…

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0 Jul 28, 2023

JOEY BADA$$ SHARES “EULOGY” VIDEO

Celebrating the one-year anniversary of his highly-acclaimed third studio album, 2000, Joey Bada$$ shares a video for “Eulogy.” Through a…

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0 Jul 28, 2023

How Serato Plans to Sustain its Beat After AlphaTheta’s Acquisition

In our industry, we’ve watched many brands consolidate over the last decade. Naturally, AlphaTheta’s pending acquisition of Serato Audio R…

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0 Jul 28, 2023

Sinéad O’Connor Shaved This Rap Group’s Logo In Her Head To Protest 1989 Grammys

Beloved singer, songwriter and musician Sinéad O’Connor’s family announced that she died at age 56 on Wednesday (July 26) morning. The sin…

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0 Jul 27, 2023

Cypress Hill: Tiny Desk Concert

The first thing I noticed as Cypress Hill strolled into NPR headquarters was Sen Dog cradling his signature bucket hat. I asked him if my…

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0 Jul 27, 2023

HOW DE LA SOUL REVOLUTIONIZED HIP-HOP SKITS

The first full length rap albums were released at the beginning of 1980 and they contained as many R&B songs as they did rap songs. As…

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0 Jul 27, 2023

Beanie Sigel Confirms He's Using AI to Recreate His Old Voice on Forthcoming Project

In an interview with DJUTV, Beanie Sigel revealed he's working on a new project that utilizes artificial intelligence. "New project coming…

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0 Jul 26, 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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