From breakbeats to the dance floor: How hip-hop and house revolutionized music and culture
For hip-hop, this was expressed through the turntable manipulation pioneered by DJ Kool Herc in 1973, when he extended and looped breakbeats to energize crowds. House music’s innovators turned to the ...
Ab-Soul’s Super Bowl Hint Sends Black Hippy Fans Into Meltdown
Ab-Soul’s Super Bowl teaser has fans buzzing with speculation that Black Hippy may join Kendrick Lamar onstage.
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Black Entrepreneurs & Brands That Changed The Game
Several Black celebrity brands and businesses have moved the needle on culture, business, entertainment, and more.
Working behind the scenes on a Grammy nominee can still be a huge win for an artist
Sound engineers and backup singers make valuable connections after their work on the Grammy-nominated songs of other artists.
Eagles Fly to the Super Bowl! Here’s Where to Buy Philadelphia Eagles Merch & Apparel Online
With last year’s Super Bowl taking in more than 123 million viewers, this year’s Super Bowl is shaping up to be one of the ...
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Unk's 'Walk It Out' defined a fun, hyperlocal moment in Atlanta rap history
The rapper and DJ, who died over the weekend at 43, was the biggest hit for the indie label Big Oomp Records. Its brief but ...