February’s conclusion brings HotNewHipHop’s eagerly anticipated monthly collection of premier hip-hop releases, highlighting an exceptional period of musical innovation and artistic expression. This ...

On this day in Hip Hop history, Southern-based group Arrested Development released their debut album 3 Years, 5 Months, and 2 Days in the Life Of… at a time when West Coast gangsta rap dominated the ...

The year 2000 marked a pivotal moment for Hip Hop. As the new millennium ushered in a wave of technological advances and cultural shifts, the genre continued to evolve, blending timeless storytelling ...

Over the years, hip-hop has continued to be one of the most consumed genres among music fans, and 2024 was no exception. While 2023 marked a milestone celebrating hip-hop's 50th anniversary, 2024 ...

Hip-hop entered the new millennium carrying heavy losses. The murders of Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. left the genre reeling, while Y2K anxieties cast uncertainty over everything. But when ...

In a previously unpublished interview, Bob Power, the late landmark hip-hop engineer, discusses his technique and place in ...

On this day in 1995, Compton’s own DJ Quik dropped his third studio album, Safe + Sound, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of West Coast hip-hop. Released through Profile Records, the ...

The 47-years old singer explained that hip hop genre of music is trending on the Nigerian music scene, thus, his reason for deciding to release a record from the genre. The 47-years old singer noted ...

Welcome to The State of R&B, ESSENCE’s look at the past, present and future of rhythm and blues. In this piece, ESSENCE editor Rivéa Ruff reports on the blending of hip-hop and R&B. Since the ...

Nashville is known as "Music City" for its diverse heritage. Meet some of the women at the forefront of Nashville’s hip-hop ...