One of the enduring traits of artists within hip-hop, from generation to generation, is the freedom of self-expression. The very soul of hip-hop is based off the freestyle, coming up with lyrics and ...

Join us as we explore the life and legacy of Clyde Stubblefield. In this music documentary, hosts Arthur "LA" Buckner and Linda Diaz delve into the history of James Brown's "Funky Drummer" beat, ...

Discover the essential music instruments for creating captivating Hip Hop beats. Explore drum machines, synthesizers, and samplers, and learn valuable tips for choosing the right instrument to achieve ...

Hip-hop at it's core is lyrics on a beat, with both being vital for the final product. Throughout the genre's history, there have been some truly incredible beats that turned producers into stars, and ...

Lin-Manuel Miranda is a man of many talents. He’s a composer, lyricist, actor, playwright and TV producer who’s helmed major projects from the unprecedented knockout hit Hamilton to the Broadway ...

In August 1996, independent hip-hop shop Fat Beats outgrew its original digs in a modest 9 th Street basement and moved up to a much more spacious and naturally day-lit location above 6 th Avenue near ...

Freestyle hip-hop dancers bring a very diverse self-expression to their movement and flow, but in whichever unique way any dancer chooses to display the feelings a song brings out of them, they all ...