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The best of hip-hop and R&B took over the stage during the throwback Back to the 80s concert at Wolf Creek Amphitheater on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, Jalil & Ecstasy of Whodini, Chubb Rock, R&B group Force MD and Comedian MC Lightfoot served as the night’s emcee.

Pastor Corey Brook’s Project Hood group and associates came together to create the first Hip Hop Summer Fest in Chicago. Artists from the old school and new school came out to perform. Two stages were on opposite ends of Addams/Medill Park to cater to the different styles of hip-hop music. One stage housed younger artists, including Lil…

Big Daddy Kane performs for hip-hop heads at the Hip Hop Summerfest in Chicago. He closed the show with a stellar performance.

Antonio Hardy, better known by his rap moniker Big Daddy Kane is set to headline the All White Concert and Party in metro Detroit over the Labor Day weekend at Freedom Hill’s amphitheater. Joining him will be legendary music greats such as George Clinton, Parliament Funkadelic and the P Funk All-Stars, the Mary Jane Girls, Cameo,…

The Old School Hip Hop Fest held at Wolf Creek Amphitheater sold out. There were performances by legends Doug E. Fresh, Juvenile, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, Whodini, and Rob Base, hosted by comedian Griff and with music by DJ Daddy Dre.

So, a good wedding reception begins with a great DJ. Of course you need the loving couple, jubilant family and friends, lots of liquor, food and other fun, but like any party, the official heartbeat comes from the music lover behind the 1’s and 2’s. One of Atlanta’s top DJs, DJ Mars, says his friend Michael…

Everybody makes mistakes–and the greatest rappers of all time are no exception. With so much ink dedicated to lauding the brilliance of the genre’s game-changers, here’s a look at a few terrible singles that represent the worst from the best.

Iconic hip-hop collective and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alum Public Enemy is responsible for providing countless classic hit singles, along with a string of gold or platinum albums over the course of nearly three decades. Frontman Chuck D has since personally recruited Cleveland emcee Jahi to help continue the legacy of the house that P.E.…

Legendary group EPMD recently blew through Chicago to give fans both old and new a taste of hip-hop’s golden era. Playing to a sold-out audience at The Shrine, Erick and Parrish Making Dollars easily breezed through their sizable catalog of classics, including “So Whatcha Sayin’,” “You Gots to Chill” and “Strictly Business.” Since their debut in 1987, the pair…

Big Daddy Kane is one of the most revered artists in hip-hop, but, in a recent interview with RO, Kane explained why he feels that change is necessary and why he switched up his approach on his latest project, The Las Supper, a joint venture with the live band Get Lifted. Despite the classic hip-hop ethos of “two-turntables and a microphone,” Kane says performing and recording with a live band has completely freed him creatively.

In 1989, Kane was riding the critical acclaim from his lauded debut album Long Live the Kane, and hit singles like “Ain’t No Half-Steppin’.” But in an exclusive interview, he reveals just how bittersweet the success of his first album turned out to be

The two legendary emcees were arguably the two most respected lyricists of the late 80s/early 90s, and fans have heard whispers for years that there was subtle animosity

Kendrick Lamar’s recent performances echoes several other famous examples of a guest artist stealing the spotlight on a rap track.

For more than a decade now, Foxy Brown’s name has become less tied to her own music and more so become synonymous with drama, controversy and struggle as she continues to appear on tabloid headlines for her alleged bad behavior. Although Foxy claims to be one of the tough girls of hip-hop, she broke into tears during…

Most hip-hop record labels were formed out of necessity. Before the major labels fully understood how to market and sell hip-hop music, artists needed a label that would allow them to hone their skills and create music that was a true representation of their experiences. We have compiled a list of the hip-hop record labels…

Harlem Arts Alliance Presents: On the “A” w/Souleo Hip-hop legend Big Daddy Kane could spend the rest of his career performing his classic songs all over the world without switching up a single beat. Yet, Kane reveals a fearless energy as he seeks to reinvent himself as a member of Las Supper, a soul, funk…

1988 saw hip-hop truly come into its own — and diversify.

Juvenile is starring in “The Power of Few.” Who are some rappers that didn’t quite make the cut as actors?

Big Daddy Kane shared how happy he is for Jay-Z’s successful career.

As the New Year looms, the artists that bubbled just beneath the surface in 2012, like L*A*W and Spree Wilson, sit poised for major breakthroughs. Here are five of the most talented acts that we think are due for a big 2013. –stereo williams