(CNN) — Osmic Menoe was a young kid in South Africa when he first fell in love with hip-hop culture during the late 1980s, at the height of the country’s anti-apartheid movement. But like so many, at ...

Tyla can’t wait to showcase her rap skills. The rising star has been exploring new musical territories since her breakthrough hit. The 23-year-old South African singer – who got her big break after ...

The djembe drums and traditional chanting are long gone, replaced by TR-808 drum machines and rhythmic rhymes. As rap music becomes a worldwide phenomenon, non-Western nations are getting in on the ...

Rap music stands as a vibrant tapestry woven into the very fabric of the Black community, serving not just as an art form but as a resonant voice echoing its culture, struggles, and resilience. Yet, ...

Loud Sound Studios is home to two of Rwanda's up-and-coming hip-hop acts: Pro-Zed and Kenny K-Shot. Hip-hop is all about the beats and the flow. For two Rwandan artists, that flow sometimes comes in ...

Ambassador Elajoe is an award winning rapper/producer, African peace ambassador and entrepreneur amongst other things. He is regarded as one of the pioneer figures who helped structure & project the ...

Hip Hop, a genre rooted in storytelling and social commentary, often brings historical events to the forefront of its narratives. While many songs highlight well-known moments, some delve into those ...

Black American music is music of the spirit, a profound diversity of lessons to be enjoyed. Never duplicated but often imitated, its drumbeats are heartbeats of the inner person that ignites American ...