Jay-Z is synonymous with hip-hop in New York. Albums like Reasonable Doubt are rooted in the mecca’s energy with its cold production and grizzled hustle. Moreover, The Blueprint still sold millions of ...

In a conversation with Rick Rubin, Jay-Z offered his perspective on the personal tensions, misunderstandings and media ...

Much of the music scene at the end of the 80s, from rock to R&B, felt a little bit stale. Production seemed to overwhelm substance. Luckily, the hip-hop world was in a boom time, bringing fresh sounds ...

The rivalry between the East Coast and the West Coast radically altered the trajectory of hip-hop forever. There were the deaths of Biggie and Tupac, Outkast declaring Southern legitimacy at the 1995 ...

Released on May 31, 1995, “Survival of the Fittest” by Mobb Deep is more than just a single, it’s a defining moment in East Coast Hip Hop history. Marking 30 years since its debut, the grimy, ...

Ab-Soul was part of the Red Bull Freestyle with Joey Bada$$ and after a battle with Ray Vaughn and Reason, a new challenge has arrived. Overall, this sparked a massive feud that seemingly would not ...

Since the inception of hip-hop, rap duos have played a pivotal role in shaping the genre. These dynamic partnerships often stem from a blend of vocalists and producers, lifelong friends or even ...