Story by Mya Singleton • 2mo. 1 / 26. 25 classic songs that define New York hip-hop ©ZUMA Wire-USA TODAY NETWORK. As hip-hop turns 50, it's amazing to see how much the genre has grown over
The trio from Queens, New York, was the first commercially successful hip-hop group to make a record that paralleled James Brown's "Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud." "Proud To
Born in New York City and of Puerto Rican descent, this talented singer-songwriter first gained recognition in the early 2000s with her unique blend of R&B, hip-hop, and reggaeton. Known for her distinctive voice and catchy hooks, she's enjoyed a successful career that has seen her collaborate with some of the biggest names in the industry.
As our weeklong debate continues over the songs and artists that have helped define New York rap, we've highlighted 15 of the most important crews and collectives whose (often brief) histories
Beastie Boys were an American hip hop/rap rock group from New York City, formed in 1981. The group was composed of Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz (vocals, guitar), Adam "MCA" Yauch (vocals, bass), and Michael "Mike D" Diamond (vocals, drums, programming).Beastie Boys were formed out of members of experimental hardcore punk band The Young Aborigines, which was formed in 1979, with Diamond on drums
In this exclusive excerpt from hip-hop historian Dan Charnas' excellent new book, Dilla Time, we get the inside story of how iconic beatmaker J Dilla and an elite group of musicians, including D
The 100+ Best 1980's Rappers Of All Time, Ranked. T.I. Rick Ross. The Best Rappers From Florida. 70 LISTS. Hip Hop Wars Lists that rank the best rappers and hip hop artists from every time and place. '80s Rappers. Best Rappers of the 2000s. New York Rappers.Hip Hop Culture Timeline: 1970 to 1983. The Sugar Hill Gang recorded the first rap album in 1979. Anthony Barboza/Getty Images. By. Femi Lewis. Updated on December 14, 2020. This timeline of hip hop culture traces the beginning of the movement in the 1970s to the early 1980s. This 13-year journey begins with The Last Poets and ends with Run-DMC. .