The 1970s was a turning point in United States history. It was also a turning point in popular music. Many new genres were born, and in the process, changed music forever.

Northern Ghana is one such place, where a hip-hop revolution is quietly taking shape, ready to storm the global stage.

Several of the most lauded hip-hop songs in music history have achieved diamond status—10 million sold or more—according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). For these ...

The 1970s brought us some of the most enduring hit country songs of all time. Classics like “Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain,” “Jolene,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” and many more were ...

When we think of great 1970s rock songs, bands like Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, and the Eagles typically dominate the musical zeitgeist. But we’d humbly argue that there are ...

The legendary singer has been sampled by hip-hop heavyweights, including 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G and Common.

Since its birth in the early 1970s, hip-hop has functioned as more than entertainment—it has served as a powerful platform for voices from marginalized communities to document their struggles ...

Over the decades, the hip-hop style has evolved from its roots in the 1970s into a global movement, constantly adapting to new trends while staying true to its cultural influence. Hip-hop has ...

Hip-hop originated in the Bronx area of New York in the 1970s. Its vocal origins lie in the Jamaican 'toasting' tradition. Toasting is a cross between talking and rhythmic chanting which was ...