On this date in 1985, James Todd Smith better known as LL Cool J dropped his first full-length LP on Def Jam Records. Primarily produced by Rick Rubin besides “I Need A Beat”, which was produced by DJ ...

EXCLUSIVE: The pioneering DJ talks to AllHipHop about the "Philly Hip Hop Legends Show," his contributions to the culture and ...

As an immigrant’s son, I’d grown up feeling alone and out of place, but the "Hamilton" soundtrack spoke to me.

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We’ve been in the 2000s for a quarter century now. That’s a long time, and over these past 25 years, the world has changed a lot. So, too, has the music that helps give it color. With the speed of the ...

Tyler, The Creator completes a rare self-replacement at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart as "Sticky," ...

WBLS celebrates its 50th anniversary at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Friday with DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic ...

Hip-hop music and culture, then 20 years old, was hotter than ever. Pop-styled one-hit-wonder rap songs like Sir Mix-a-Lot's "Baby Got Back," Kris Kross's "Jump," Tag Team's "Whoomp! (There It Is)," ...

Discover how Akon turns jokes about his hair into hit songs. Learn about his hair journey and his response to online trolls ...

Trying to choose 15 songs from Quincy Jones' illustrious career in music is a steep challenge, but you can't go wrong with ...

Wu-Tang Clan mastermind RZA talks about his upcoming "A Ballet Through Mud" L.A. show, how kung fu inspired his composing ...

The debut solo LP from Jay-Z, this album showcased his catchy lyrics, charming style, and inventive songs. It also includes guests like The Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, DJ Premier, and others.