How Las Calakas fuses cumbia, rock and hip-hop to create a new Phoenix sound
Las Calakas have been fusing rock, cumbia, hip hop and other genres to create a sound that is uniquely Chicano and Phoenician.
Hip Hop
‘The Wonder of Stevie’ is the best podcast I’ve heard this year so far
OPINION: The seven-part series, hosted by the New York Times' Wesley Morris, celebrates Wonder's groundbreaking five-album run from 1972 to 1976.
TikTok Dance Challenges For ‘TGIF’ And ‘Hollon’ Propelled GloRilla To Summer Success
TikTok has launched the careers of lots of artists thanks to the viral trends that often take off on the app — and GloRilla is undoubtedly one of hip-hop’s leading ladies.
Chino XL’s Family Issues Statement On Rapper’s Cause Of Death
Chino XL's family has released a heartfelt statement, sadly confirming that the rapper has tragically passed away as a result of suicide.
Golden-age rappers make a digital-age leap
On surprising new albums, '80s trailblazers LL Cool J and MC Lyte sound thrillingly revitalized, thanks to sharp production choices and a willingness to bend their signature styles toward the moment.
Keeping Up With the Hip Hop Beat | School of Communication and Journalism
Stony Brook journalism student Devin Morton reflects on their summer internship with HotNewHipHop.
The R&B Club Presents: When Hip Hop & R&B Collide II
One of the better aspects of R&B and hip-hop collaborations is how a verse, hook, or bridge can elevate a good song to great. The two genres have been smashed together frequently through the years, sometimes borrowing from as much as they've supported one another. People of certain generations tend to wax eloquent about hip-hop
Diddy’s Legal Nightmare Deepens With Over 50 Plaintiffs Suing Him
Diddy faces a massive civil lawsuit from over 50 individuals, with allegations ranging from sexual assault to human trafficking, as Houston attorney Tony Buzbee prepares to take the case to court.
‘Fat Joe Talks’ highlights importance of hip-hop culture’s growth
The television series “Fat Joe Talks” will provide viewers with an exclusive glimpse into the lives of the most influential cultural figures of our time, as announced by the network.
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