For rapper Killer Mike, the ’80s was the most impactful decade of sound. Sitting down with SPIN and Bose as part of our Decades of Sound collaboration, Killer Mike shares his thoughts on the eclectic ...
Any conversation regarding the historical context of rap music will almost certainly rely heavily on the near ritualistic practice of sampling, essentially using older songs as the basis as the basis ...
Clashes between “old heads” and the new generation reveal deeper questions about authenticity, legacy, and evolution — but ...
Tune in to ABC News Studios' “Hip-Hop @ 50: Rhythms, Rhymes & Reflections." For the past 50 years, hip-hop has solidified its position in the United States and on the international front as a ...
Hip-hop, like any other popular music genre, has long been defined by eras. The most popular young rappers of each generation ...
Albums like To Pimp a Butterfly and 1999 blend jazz harmonies with sharp lyricism, proving the genre’s deep connection. Hip-hop may keep evolving, but funk and jazz remain its heartbeat, fueling its ...