Hip-hop has had a strong connection to reggae music since the days of DJ Kool Herc’s summer house parties in the early 1970s. Hip-hop’s foundation was built on elements of the Jamaican sound system ...

As Black History Month comes to a close, the 2022 NAACP Image Awards cap off a month celebrating black contributions to society. After the ceremony on Saturday, February 26, the celebrating will ...

Rapper E-40 is known for his colorful lyrics, and they are occasionally suitable for a family newspaper. But when the subject turns to reggae artist Rankin' Scroo, he dishes out glowing praise, not ...

While Atlanta was still in its funk era in the 1970s, reggae and dancehall music began to gain popularity in New York, where they would be infused with round-the-way rap to form hip-hop. For example, ...

In the Bronx earlier this month, there was a celebration of reggae music and its impact on other cultures. “The Caribbean contribution to this city and to the United States and to the world is amazing ...

Super Cat had the reggae/hip-hop crossover zone on lock with early '90s joints like the "Ghetto Red Hot" remix and the "Dolly My Baby" remix that shed an early light on a young up-and-coming Jamerican ...

From the first frame, Colonial Bondage doesn’t feel like a music video, it moves like a short film with a heartbeat and nostalgic stem. Keznamdi steps into the lens not just as an artist, but as a ...

The ties between hip-hop and reggae have always run deep, but on DJ Gravy and DJ Corey Chase's new Double Barrel mixtape they're brought a little closer to the surface. Loaded with blend after blend ...

Editor's Note: This interview is part of an ongoing Star series highlighting Kansas Citians from historically underrepresented communities and their impact on our region. The series builds on The Star ...

Discover the essential music instruments for creating captivating Hip Hop beats. Explore drum machines, synthesizers, and samplers, and learn valuable tips for choosing the right instrument to achieve ...