One of the most influential voices of the seminal magazine The Source, he chronicled rap’s rise and its explosion into the ...

On this date 45 years ago, Blondie released “Rapture,” a genre bending single that quietly became one of the most important ...

From Rustenburg roots to cypher dominance, local rapper Jay Wrighteous blends conscious lyrics with unstoppable energy, ...

A grin spread across Quik’s face. “This is a jazz club, ain’t it?” he asked the crowd.

Troy Carter bought Pop Art Records, the Philly label behind Roxanne Shante's first diss track and Salt-N-Pepa's debut.

Music found $onny XL long before the world ever heard his name.

Local rapper Jaleel 'Jay Wrighteous' Samodien celebrates Johannesburg's shine in hot new single, calling it a tribute to the city's golden opportunities.

This week in Philly music features an old school hip-hop extravaganza in Atlantic City, an intriguing Bob Dylan tribute, and ...

The Brickhouse was a thriving art and music hub at a time just before downtown Phoenix was reinvented as a nightlife and live ...

Thirty to 60 mph winds led to a postponement of the Mummers ’ string band competition, and put a momentary damper on what was ...

It was the best of hip-hop times. It was the worst of hip-hop times. Ha! 2025 was a rollercoaster of rap music’s highs and lows. The duality was so real. I can’t recall a year with such a wide array ...

"Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta" cast members Scrappy, Karlie Redd, Yandy Smith, Kirk Frost Rasheeda Frost, Spice and Joc (Courtesy of MTV) MTV’s “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” has set a February premiere date ...