From MPCs to FL Studio sessions, one thing remains consistent across generations of Hip Hop and R&B: The power of the sample. With that said, few eras have been mined more heavily than the 1980s. With ...

To celebrate the golden anniversary of hip-hop, we rounded up 35 essential hits. These songs were hugely significant for the genre's growth and made an impact on the music industry. Our picks are ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) LL Cool J’s name has long been synonymous with hip hop’s evolution, versatility, and resilience. From the moment he burst onto the scene in the mid-1980s, his commanding voice, ...

From now until the middle of October, it’s National Hispanic Heritage Month. Now, before we continue, let’s have a quick lesson: although used interchangeably, Hispanic and Latino have different ...

Every so often, a song arrives that doesn’t just top the charts but fundamentally alters the trajectory of music. These ...

Hip-hop Christmas songs create a form of holiday cheer like no other. From innovative lyrics to stellar production, these songs help us celebrate the season in the most unique ways. With numerous ...

Bun B and DMC are legends that continue to push the culture into new zones. AllHipHop: Yo! AllHipHop is in the building. We’re out here with Bun B, the king himself, and DMC, a legend. It’s great to ...

Mother’s Day presents an opportunity to celebrate the profound influence of maternal figures in our lives, and few musical genres capture emotional depth and personal storytelling quite like hip-hop.

In 1991, the Geto Boys — a Houston-based rap group of members Willie D., Scarface and Bushwick Bill — released a song called “Mind Playing Tricks on Me.” The track, which helped launch the horrorcore ...

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