Renzell grows a hip-hop oasis at Studio Shapes
With Studio Shapes, former ThemPeople member Renzell gives Chicago musicians a place to record, network, and build their careers.
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The Roots’ Iconic Album ‘Things Fall Apart’ Celebrates Legacy in Hip-Hop 24 Years Later
25 years ago, The Roots dropped 'Things Fall Apart,' their fourth album in February 1999. The record sold more than 500,000 copies and grabbed a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group with "You Got Me." Questlove told Ambrosia For Heads, "It was a do-or-die moment." The group felt inte
DJ Jazzy Jeff & Will Smith’s ‘Parents Just Don’t Understand’: A Hip-Hop Classic Turns 35
When "Parents Just Don't Understand" came out in February 1988, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Will Smith made history. Their Jive Records track went on to win the first Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance the following year. The song climbed the music charts, reaching #96 on VH1's Greatest Songs of Hip Hop
KayBuzz: Rapper as educator
Nekaybaw Blunt — creating as KayBuzz — is a 20-year-old rapper and University of Illinois Music Education student. Her orientation towards knowledge reminds listeners of Roxanne Shante, MC Lyte, and Talib Kweli, while her inventiveness ...
Drake Postpones Remaining Australia & New Zealand Tour Dates
Drake has surprisingly postponed his remaining tour dates in Australia and New Zealand, blaming the move on a scheduling conflict.
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp’s 2025 season includes speed dating, Bluey, hip-hop nights, and more promos & giveaways
Get your hot dogs and big foam fingers ready, the Jumbo Shrimp are ready to roll.
Kanye West Clears Up Bhad Bhabie Diss Song Drama
Kanye West has clarified that he is not featured on a Bhad Bhabie track that disses Travis Barker's daughter, Alabama but did clear the sample.
Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX” Dethrones Travis Scott’s “UTOPIA” With Impressive Streaming Record
Recently, Kendrick Lamar broke a new streaming record with "GNX," which was previously held by Travis Scott.
Hulu and 20th Television Are Creating Series Titled “Hip Hop Cop” Inspired By “The Gangs of Zion”
Hulu and 20th Television are developing a series called Hip Hop Cop, inspired by Ron Stallworth's memoir, The Gangs of Zion. What’s Happening: Hulu and 20th Television are in the initial stages of developing a television series titled Hip Hop Cop, based on Ron Stallworth’s memoir
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