Blu & Exile have always championed an old-school hip-hop sound. The duo came together in Southern California’s rich late-2000s hip-hop scene—they were introduced by Exile’s partner in the group Emanon ...

Grandmaster Flash's new book "Birth of a Culture" dives into the science and math behind hip-hop's revolutionary origins this September.

Bronx before it became a global movement — including some perspective from rap critic and native New Yorker Alphonse Pierre on why it's still best when close to home. Hip-hop’s origin story is ...

In previous editions of our Golden Age Thursday sample exploration, we have looked at soundtracks that inspired some of ...

The lauded DJ-turned-producer tells us about how he brought together a love for contemporary bass music with sonic nods to his Punjabi heritage on his debut EP ...

Kanye West reshaped Hip Hop production through soul, gospel and R&B samples that became cinematic rap records. Revisit 10 of ...

Creative Director Andy Mac details Akai’s legacy, the revival of its iconic product line, and the viral craze surrounding the ...

Hop” (Backbeat Books, 2026). I felt dumb for never making the connection until now. Rap and punk, argues critic Carlo ...

In this edition of the Dish dining newsletter, we tried new food at Summerfest to help you decide which snacks are hits and which ones to skip.

We offer up a goldmine of beats, loops, one-shots and multi-samples inspired by hip-hop's heyday, complete with vinyl crackle ...

Find the best clean rap songs for every setting. From family playlists to gym sessions, all top clean rap tracks with no ...