A number of hip hop and R&B artist have announced that they will perform at the upcoming Many Rivers To Cross Social Justice Music and Arts Festival. The two day festival will take place in Chattahoochee Hills, GA (just outside of Atlanta,) on October 1 and 2. Besides Public Enem...… Read more

In the wake of recent events, Meek Mill has promised to stop using lyrics about "extreme violence." The Philadelphia native says he will stop using lyrics that promote or glorify violence after the release of his upcoming mixtape, Dreamchasers 4. "BY THE WAY ....AFTER DC4 I...… Read more

A-F-R-O, the young rapper from Los Angeles who critics have labelled "the future of hip hop" has teamed up with Toronto-based producer Marco Polo, who, in addition to his critically acclaimed solo work, is also known for working with artists like Talib Kweli and KRS-One, to create A-F-R-O...… Read more

Almighty Kay Gee is someone who has been with hip hop from the start. He was introduced to the culture in 1971 when he attended a DJ Smokey party and witnessed b-boys, graffiti writers and DJing. As a child, he couldn't afford turntables, so he learned how to breakdance instead, and then in 1974...… Read more

Without Jamaica and its people, there would most likely be no hip-hop. Rapping essentially originated in Jamaica, where it was initially referred to as “toasting.” Kingston native Kool Herc brought it to New York City in the early ‘70s and the rest is history.    Zi...… Read more

Frank Ocean released his album Channel ORANGE in 2012. Fans have waited for years to hear his beautiful voice flow through their speakers. It was rumored that his follow up album would be released in July of last year.  However, fans have continued to wait. Their only hints to a new album are t...… Read more