There was a time when artists representing two of America’s biggest homegrown musical genres wouldn’t get a look in at the Grammys. Hip-hop and house both have their origins in the 1970s and early ...

From its earliest beginnings in the 1970s, hip-hop’s dance culture grew from street-corner kids spinning on their heads to a genre that crossed racial boundaries while encouraging creativity and ...

Stacker explores the rich legacy of hip-hop by highlighting the journey of 25 pioneering icons. - Frank Micelotta/ImageDirect // Getty Images Stacker explores the rich legacy of hip-hop by ...

Even though it began 50 years ago in the 1970s, hip-hop music experienced a golden age in the 1980s and 1990s. And if the many classic albums, performances, and artists weren’t enough, there are also ...

In August 1973, the Jamaican-born Clive “DJ Kool Herc” Campbell held his first block party in the Bronx, bringing the Jamaican sound system culture to America and inadvertently providing the first ...

Hip-hop, born in the Bronx during the 1970s, has evolved into a global cultural and musical powerhouse. Initially a response to poverty and social challenges, it grew through innovation in music, ...

Hip-hop culture has been a significant part of American society for decades, and its popularity continues to grow with each passing year. From its humble beginnings in the 1970s to its current ...

The journey of hip-hop music spans a remarkable and multifaceted history, captivating audiences for over five decades. Hip-hop started in the Bronx, NYC, in the early 1970s. It began when the city was ...

Bill Fee was born in Lowell, Mass. and now resides in Nashua. He has been producing and writing hip hop music since 1987 and is an active advocate for the culture. He consistently works to ensure that ...

25 hip-hop pioneers: Then and now Run DMC pose for a portrait. In the panorama of global music, hip-hop stands as a compelling testament to innovation, rebellion, and cultural evolution. From the ...