However, by the time the 1980s rolled around, hip-hop started seeing a lot more commercial appeal, with hit songs hitting mainstream audiences, the creation of subgenres, and elevated sound ...

Hip-hop might have been birthed in the ‘80s; however it wasn't until the ... let’s look back at some of the top 25 hip-hop albums of the '90s era.

The dynamic duo that still has a spot on many hip-hop lovers' Top Five list has a fascinating backstory that is just as much ...

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from Lola Brooke, Lil Baby, and Quavo. While it’s not the busiest week, there’s plenty to get into for fans of pretty much every kind ...

April 11 is a memorable day in Hip-Hop and R&B history, with many definitive moments on this day. One influential artist ...

Since forming in New York in the mid-’80s, A Tribe Called Quest have gone on to seal their place in the pantheon of all-time hip hop greats.

The first hip-hop record is widely thought to be Rapper’s Delight by The Sugarhill Gang, which was recorded in 1979. In the 1970s and 80s, lyrics often focused on social issues, giving young ...