The 1980s might be the easiest decade to caricature. But the best ’80s albums prove that the decade wasn't just about big hair, big shoulder pads, and even bigger mobile phones—and that the era's ...
The song, "Shake Your Head," appeared on the 1983 Was (Not Was) album 'Born to Laugh at Tornadoes,' but featured Kim Basinger ...
A late 1980s, early ‘90s music group is making a comeback. Grammy-winning new jack swing pioneer Teddy Riley announced that ...
On this day in 1989, Dana Owens, better known to the world as Queen Latifah, made her groundbreaking debut with All Hail the Queen, released on Tommy Boy Records. The album not only marked the arrival ...
MC Magic reflects on highlights of his 30 years in music on the eve of an anniversary concert at the Orpheum Theatre in ...
Hip-hop and rap have been driving culture in the U.S. for almost four decades now, especially in America. So why are these ...
The Fugees, comprising rappers Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel, successfully blended elements of reggae and R&B into ...
As hip-hop evolves through time while sampling its own past, how do new audience members learn its history? Is there a ...
Ahead of his Camp Flog Gnaw performance with Larry June and 2 Chainz, the Alchemist opens up about his evolution as both a ...
From glam-rock breakthroughs via chilly Berlin ambient to poignant farewells, we celebrate Bowie’s fearless reinventions and ...
Big Daddy Kane launched a futuristic digital experience with HTC VIVERSE to unveil his first full-length album in 26 years and reintroduce himself to a new generation of Hip-Hop listeners.
Salt-N-Pepa hit the 'Jennifer Hudson Show's spirit tunnel a few days after their historic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.