Diljit Dosanjh blends hip-hop and rap with Punjabi rhythms and has an ubiquitous social media presence. For decades, Indian music has been synonymous with Bollywood, whose glossy soundtracks have long dominated the country’s music market. But a seismic shift is underway, led by India’s rising global music star.

Chuck "Jigsaw" Creekmur talks about Angie Stone's profound impact on music talking to legends of Hip-Hop Culture.

This year's iteration, dubbed Bun B's Birthday Bonanza, promises one of the most diverse lineups yet. There's old-school R&B from Keith Sweat and Jagged Edge. Newer grooves from Coco Jones. Hip-hop from Houston native Don Toliver. Gospel from genre superstar Yolanda Adams.

Scottsdale resident Marvin Young, better known as Young MC, routinely encounters surprised reactions when people learn about his career. Conversations quickly turn to his multifaceted roles as a rapper, producer, writer and entrepreneur.

The festival will take place at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on April 25 and 26, the same weekend that Something in the Water was originally scheduled for.

The success of Lose Yourself and Hard Out Here for a Pimp at the Oscars highlighted the music’s most successful genre’s versatility and its capacity to connect with the American experience. These wins also paved the way for future hip-hop artists to be recognized in other award shows, inherently breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes.

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Angie Stone, most known for her contributions in music as a singer and songwriter, has strong Hip-Hop roots that began in the late 1970s.