Black American music is music of the spirit, a profound diversity of lessons to be enjoyed. Never duplicated but often imitated, its drumbeats are heartbeats of the inner person that ignites ...
Rather than simply a genre, hip-hop is a culture – one chiefly expressed and disseminated through rap music. That notion of “keeping it real” – has been at its core. As ever with popular ...
Exploring the origins of rap-rock, which blended elements of hip-hop with rock and roll, pioneered by early artists like The Clash or Blondie during the 1980s.
Hip-hop pioneer Rakim is revolutionizing the intersection of music and finance with his latest venture: Notes, a fintech platform designed to empower ...
Hip-hop originated in the Bronx area of New York ... The beat was almost always in 4/4 time, and the music often included drum machines and synthesizers.