Nas details his process for "The Get Down"

The Get Down is an upcoming Netflix series about what it was like to be in New York City in the 70's and witness the birth of hip hop. In addition to serving as producer on the series, hip hop veteran Nas also wrote the original raps that appear in the dramatized series. "These are...Read more

Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue, Biz Markie headline Crystal Pepsi concert

Fans of slightly-more-transparent-than-usual beverages and classic hip hop and R&B are in for a double treat this summer: Crystal Pepsi is making its triumphant return to store shelves this August, and Pepsi Corp. is celebrating the occasion by holding the "Summer of '92" concert,...Read more

Atmosphere Releases Seventh Studio Album, "Fishing Blues"

Hailing from the Twin Cities of Minnesota, Atmosphere has been an integral part of the indie hip-hop scene for the past two decades. On August 12, the duo—emcee Sean “Slug” Daley and producer Anthony “Ant” Davis—releases its seventh studio album, Fishing...Read more

RAPstation at The Art of Rap Festival

The RAPstation crew was recently lucky enough to be given behind the scenes access to The Art of Rap, the nationwide tour that features some of the most legendary acts in classic hip hop. Featuring classic hip hop artists like Public Enemy, Ice T, Naughty by Nature, Mobb Deep, Grandmaster Melle M...Read more

The Game Helps Raise Money for Compton Teen to Fly Around the World

The Game certainly seems to be in a giving mood these days. Last week, he launched his “Yo Mama, My Mama” campaign where he bought  $1,000 worth of groceries for a mother of eight that was selected through Instagram, and today, it was announced that The Game would be donating to hel...Read more

Nelly just became the sixth hip hop artist to get an RIAA Diamond record

Sixteen years after release, Nelly's debut Country Grammar has become the eighth hip hop album to pass 10 million in sales, making Nelly only the sixth rapper to be awarded with an RIAA Diamond record. Country Grammar was originally released June 27th, 2000. The album spawned f...Read more