The roots of hip-hop and house music both lie in the seismic shifts of the late 1970s, a period of sociopolitical unrest and electronic experimentation that redefined the possibilities of sound.

For hip-hop, this was expressed through the turntable manipulation pioneered by DJ Kool Herc in 1973, when he extended and looped breakbeats to energize crowds. House music’s innovators turned to the ...

"You don't have to be a political hip hop artist to make a political statement." Hulu has revealed the official trailer for a new documentary film titled Hip-Hop and the White House, made by ...

While hip-hop is continuously in a state of innovation, early on its ear for music was attached to the sounds its earliest listeners enjoyed partying to.

A longtime advocate of the hip-house subgenre, his latest 11-track offering has arrived in a much more receptive climate than his early mixtapes, as the dance music space has turned once again to ...

Kid 'n Play and other hip-hop legends will be inducted into the National Hip-Hop Museum's Hall of Fame, followed by a concert ...

From 'Walk This Way' to 'Sucker M.C.'s,' these 10 iconic songs defined Run-D.M.C.'s legendary career and changed hip-hop ...

Photo Credit: Musik Innovator Hip Hoffee House In the ever-evolving world of music, it’s rare to come across an artist who truly stands out from the crowd. Born Soul, a native of Austin, Texas ...

The distinguished visiting scholar discusses the important role that hip-hop plays in the electoral process.

Documentary 'Hip-Hop and the White House Doc' premieres in April as the first title in '&360,' a new series of docs from Andscape to debut on Hulu.

Hip-Hop pioneer Gene "Groove" Allen, known for his music with Groove B. Chill and his role in House Party, has passed away, leaving a lasting imprint on both industries.

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