“HELLO AMERICA” blends patriotic imagery with personal ambition and a message of empowerment. Backed by 440 Artists, the rollout emphasizes artist ownership and creative control. CMRNPRKR uses lyrics ...

‘Chinatown’s Favorite’ is Khantrast’s first full-length album. The Brooklyn rapper will perform at San Francisco’s Brick and Mortar Music Hall on April 26. (Courtesy of New 11) But when a young ...

For five decades, hip-hop has redefined the soundscape of American music and created a billion-dollar industry in its wake. Hip-hop as we know it has evolved way past its humble beginnings in the ...

A Chinese-American rap star, Jin Au-Yeung, 22, became the first Asian to sign with a leading hip-hop label, Ruff Ryders, in 2002 and released his debut album, “The Rest Is History,” last fall. He ...

This week’s new music Friday also features Omarion, Cypress Hill, Kevin Gates, Ayra Starr and Terrace Martin. 2 days ago A rap icon, Nicki Minaj changed everything for women in hip-hop. Born in ...

This stirring collaboration features Nigerian Afrobeats star Runtown and soulful Cameroonian-American singer Libianca. Together, this dynamic trio dig into the intricate tapestry of love, weaving a ...

LL Cool J is one of the most significant figures in rap music history. What he did in the 1980s to popularize the genre will be studied throughout history. And in 1997 he was recognized for yet ...

Did you know that David Bowie once had a moment in rap music? Unsurprisingly, the art rock legend had no issue with diving into new territory. “Shining Star (Makin’ My Love)” was released back in 1987 ...

“I’m not here looking for followers, I’m looking for new leaders,” conscious rapper Talib Kweli proclaimed in a freestyle as a capacity crowd crammed into Fubar, 3108 Locust St. in St. Louis, on the ...