Rolling Stone

Grandmaster Flash on Rap’s Earliest Days and Why We Need to Remember the DJs

HIP-HOP WAS BORN IN THE BRONX IN the summer of 1973. To celebrate the music’s 50th anniversary, “Rolling Stone” will be publishing a series of features, historical pieces, op-eds, and lists throughout ...
The Source Magazine

Apple Music Celebrates Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary with Mixtape Classics from Kid Capri and Nation Spanning Audio Series

As hip-hop marks its monumental 50th anniversary on August 11, Apple Music is joining the celebration with a series of exciting initiatives that pay homage to the genre’s legacy. To honor this pivotal ...

How Hip-Hop Helped Shape The Sound And Aesthetic Of Modern Digital Games

Hip-hop’s rhythm, visuals, and production style have quietly influenced modern digital games. From arcade sound loops to ...
Forbes

How Lofi Hip-Hop Will Inspire New Music In 2021

Lofi hip-hop is here to stay. The instrumental blend of traditional hip-hop and jazz has notably made its mark on Spotify, where the “Lofi Fruits” playlist by indie record label Strange Fruits Music ...
Rolling Stone

50 Years Later, Is Hip-Hop Still Radical?

It’s an afternoon in July 2023, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams is in his element. Standing at a podium at the foot of the marble staircase in New York’s City Hall, the Mayor is flanked by staffers ...