Either way, these five records are solid from start to finish; they just deserved a cover that made a better first impression.5 classic records that deserved better album covers1. Led Zeppelin - ...

Hop Songs chart for the first time with “Maria,” a Lil Wayne and Wyclef Jean track that samples his “Ave Maria.” ...

Babytron was trying to figure out how to match that moment and came up with the idea to celebrate the breadth of hip-hop history. He recalls that producer Lotto sent him the initial structure of the ...

"To see people from the other side of the world...is dope," says Frankie Quiñones. It might sound strange to hear that the ...

9 Surprising Songs Sampled in Classic Hip-Hop Tracks Hear where moments of Kraftwerk, Enya, Herb Alpert and more ended up in producers’ deft hands. Share full article ...

Fat Joe and the late Big Pun even created a classic remix of the joint that featured Dre and Snoop in the ” Twinz ” video (Deep Cover ’98).

Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Pens Hip-Hop 50 Essay For ‘African Voices’ Magazine Congressman Hakeem Jeffries penned an ode to hip-hop to celebrate the art form's 50th anniversary.

Here, we explore five popular sampled tracks where classic rock meets hip-hop and rap, creating an electrifying musical synergy. 1. “American Bad Ass” – Kid Rock (2000) ...

Ebony is helping celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. The iconic Black magazine ceased print publishing in 2019 but will return to the format with a fall issue next week.

Hip-hop turns 50 on Aug. 11, and it seems that the whole world is celebrating. From concerts organized by Amazon and Mass Appeal to block parties put on by New York City, the festivities are ...

With this in mind, along with 2023 being the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, we at American Songwriter decided to compile what we feel are the most essential hip-hop/rap albums to own as a physical copy.