Ballet & hip-hop combine for a one-night-only event with a performance by Future
Future, Ebony Williams, and LaQuan Smith unite for “DS2 Remixed: The Ballet,” a bold fusion of hip-hop and ballet at BAM.
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La Flaca at the Square to host hip-hop legends and festive family fun this fall
La Flaca at the Square, a new entertainment venue in Indianapolis, is gearing up for a bustling fall and holiday season with a diverse lineup of events. The venue, which opened in April, boasts a 25,000 square foot facility equipped with state-of-the-art lighting and sound, free parking, and three built-in bars. Designed to host a variety of events, La Flaca offers concerts, corporate gatherings, and family-friendly activities. The fall season kicks off with a hip-hop show featuring 8 Ball, MJG, […]
A.D. Carson on Hip-Hop, Power, and “Being Dope”
On this edition of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D speaks with Professor A.D. Carson of the University of Virginia — a scholar, artist, and emcee whose academic work flips the script on what scholarship can sound like. Carson first gained national attention when his doctoral dissertation took the form of a 34-track rap album, Owning My Masters: The … Continued
Review: Doechii delivers masterclass in ‘School of Hip-Hop’ as she kicks off Live from the Swamp Tour in Chicago
In 90 minutes, Doechii not only proves herself a formidable talent and inimitable voice but also inks her status as the future of hip-hop.
The Evolution of the Top 40: How Streaming Changed the Sound of Radio
There was a time when the weekly countdown arrived like a postcard from the music industry: carefully stamped and curated, delivered with predictability. Today, the Top 40 is a live conversation between listeners, algorithms, and tastemakers. Streaming transformed not only how people discover songs, but how songs are produced, promoted, and programmed on radio. The result is a faster, more social, and more global chart ecosystem and online stations are at the center of the action. The most obvious shift […]
Behind the Beat: How Producers Create the Sound of 2025
Ask ten artists what turned a good song into a great one and most will point at the beat. The producer’s fingerprint is everywhere: in the knock of the kick, the swing of the hi-hats, the spaciness of the synths, the warmth of the bass, the way a chorus blooms exactly when your brain wants it to. In 2025, hit production blends intuition and engineering, tradition and tech, global rhythm and local accent — all sculpted for instant impact on […]
Atlanta: The Heartbeat of Modern Hip Hop
Every era has a capital. In modern Hip Hop, the skyline most artists see when they close their eyes is Atlanta. The city’s influence isn’t just about chart stats; it’s about a creative ecosystem that keeps renewing itself — producers experimenting in home studios, indie labels spotting talent early, clubs and showcases where records are tested before sunrise, and a collaborative spirit that rewards risk. Atlanta’s rhythm section is unmistakable: rolling 808s, nimble hi-hats, melodic bass lines, and hooks that […]
Chichester’s Bill Roth Brings Sixers Mascot Hip Hop Out of Retirement
The Philadelphia 76ers have asked Bill Roth of Chichester to reprise his role as their mascot Hip Hop starting Nov. 8.
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