There was a time when artists representing two of America’s biggest homegrown musical genres wouldn’t get a look in at the Grammys. At this year’s awards, taking place on Feb. 2, hip-hop and house ...

Inclusivity-minded dance and party crew celebrates its second anniversary, big boom-bap and local culture-bearers in tow.

The evolution of twerking in hip-hop culture is a testament to the power of dance as a form of communication and identity. Twerking has become one of the most recognizable and talked-about dance moves ...

New Orleans is a city rich in history, culture and rhythm, and its influence on Hip Hop is undeniable. Known for its vibrant bounce music, brass band heritage and authenticity, the Big Easy has ...

Hip-hop, which emerged from the streets of New York City in the late 1970s, has grown into a global cultural phenomenon. Its influence extends far beyond its own genre, permeating various musical ...

Hip-hop and industrial music had a close coming of age, and the two genres often influenced each other. Here are six artists who blended hip-hop and industrial with rap, hardcore punk, noise, and ...

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like $ha Hef and JayDon. The past week in hip-hop and R&B was filled with major announcements. On ...

Share this page on Twitter Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Email Share this page on Print republish On a hot spring Saturday in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward, dancer Joy “Kuma” Gasaway is ...

The oberek is a traditional dance beloved of state folk ensembles – but a new generation of musicians is reconfiguring its music into wild new forms, merging folk steps with electronics and the sound ...

38 years after its release in 1988, "It Takes Two" by Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock remains one of the greatest hip hop songs and a mainstream classic in the genre's history. Its high-energy, upbeat sound ...

There was a time when artists representing two of America’s biggest homegrown musical genres wouldn’t get a look in at the Grammys.