Why Muhammad Ali remains the greatest 1 year after his death
On this date in 2016, the greatest of all-time left this world in the physical form. Muhammad Ali passed at the age of 74, but his
On this date in 2016, the greatest of all-time left this world in the physical form. Muhammad Ali passed at the age of 74, but his
Kendrick Lamar’s recent performances echoes several other famous examples of a guest artist stealing the spotlight on a rap track.
Jay-Z took the time to share his perspective on Jay-Z this weekend. Just before he and Justin Timberlake took the stage at Yankee Stadium this past weekend, Jay spoke to journalist Elliott Wilson about the “Legends of the Summer” Tour and his latest Magna Carta Holy Grail album. During the interview, Jay talked about his discography and where his latest album sits in the pantheon of Jay-Z albums.
The classic rock era represents what many fans (specifically Baby Boomers) consider the peak of rock music’s artistic ambition and commercial clout. Rock artists were breaking new ground constantly, from the Beatles and Bob Dylan in the late 60s to Pink Floyd and Zeppelin in the mid-70s.
Some hip-hop fans complain about the relative lack of East Coast-based hip-hop superstars these days. The charts are dominated by rappers who hail from virtually everywhere else in the continental United States and even Canada–but over the last ten years, there have been few big names coming out of New York City
The 20 greatest independent rock, rap and R&B albums ever.
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We decided to pay tribute to the men and women who have penned the hits that have defined generations
No disrespect to MJ, Springsteen or Madonna, but no other artist influenced the music of the Reagan Era like Prince
Remembering Notorious B.I.G. on his 41st birthday
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Here’s a look at twenty of the most brilliant and era-defining mainstream and alternative rock albums from the 2000s.
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For much of the second half of the 20th century, the artists that most dominated popular music tended to be men. From Frank Sinatra to
This is as good a time as any to take a look at the West’s storied hip-hop history.
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It’s hard to believe that Pharrell Williams has reached the “Big 4-0.”
1988 saw hip-hop truly come into its own — and diversify.
For too many music fans, the history of blacks in rock music is only limited to Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix and Prince.
With So So Def Recordings celebrating it’s 20 year anniversary in Atlanta on February 23rd, its the perfect time to look back on the label’s legacy.