On this day 45 years ago, “Rapper’s Delight” by the Sugarhill Gang became Hip-Hop’s first-ever Top 40 hit, marking a transformative moment in music history. Released in August 1979 by the Englewood, ...
The harrowing experience, in which Mr. Thompson had to distill a half century of music—and egos—into 13 minutes, inspired “Hip-Hop Is History” (co-written with Ben Greenman). Mr. Thompson ...
Sampling has been a cornerstone of hip-hop since its inception, with producers repurposing existing music to create entirely ...
Joey Crack crowns 2024 Hip-Hop as one of the worst years in history, “I woke up in 2024 feeling like [God dammit!] It’s been a horrible year,” on a podcast interview. He also shared his ...
Mad Skillz, often just called Skillz, is up for a 2025 Grammy. His new spoken word, The Seven Number Ones, chronicles the special moments in his life, from his parents’ meeting to his introduction to ...