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The Show

The infamous dis (or response) records craze of the 1980s blew up the careers of several female MCs. For example, it was a response record…

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The Last Poets

Another profoundly influential cadre of artists was the irrepressible Last Poets. An ever-changing trio of New York-area poets, many of wh…

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Sly and the Family Stone

SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE took the Sixties ideal of a generation coming together and turned it into deeply groove-driven music. Rock's first…

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Stevie Wonder

Born Steveland Judkins, May 13, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan, USA. Placed in an incubator immediately after his birth, baby Steveland was give…

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Rick James

In the hierarchy of funk, no artist has been more exciting, more inspired and "badder" than the Super Freak himself, Slick Rick a.k.a. Rick…

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Rhyme & Reason

Rhyme & Reason Documentary filmmaker Peter Spirer interviewed over 80 significant artists in rap and hip-hop music for this documenta…

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Prince Paul - 88hiphop.com (VIDEO)

Prince Paul, legendary DJ and producer, discusses his production style ...Pirate Service Announcement (P.S.A.) is a pirate video series f…

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POWER TO THE PEOPLE

Perhaps the most important legacy of The Funk can be found in the assertive expressions of realism and race pride that thrived in the early…

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Parliament Funkadelic

Under the direction of mastermind George Clinton, the associated groups Parliament and Funkadelic established funk as an heir to and outgro…

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Old School

The birth of rap as we know it can be directly traced back to the concrete jungles of the Bronx in the late 60's and early 70's, an era now…

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ReeseThaChosen1 is an Entrepreneur and American Hip-Hop Artist best known for his hit single "Pop My Sh!*," currently distributed by Krown Records/Atlantic Records. He was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, but also raised in Atlanta, Georgia.ReeseThaChosen1 is the definition of a self-made independent artist. His Hustle, Grind is second to none, investing every penny and time into his dreams. With a stand-up guy belief system, he pairs street and book smarts to produce excellent music while…See More
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An unmatched and inventive Hip Hop prodigy, JEANNA-SIS takes the center stage of Hip Hop, stunning audiences with raw emtoion and talentMoers, NRW, Germany —With the worldwide release of her debut album “EYES WIDE OPEN” on April 19th, 2024, the female Eminem is ready to shake the foundations of the hip hop scene. Through her four singles, including the hits…See More
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Ryan Charles Releases New Breakup Bop, "Heartbreak Rodeo"

River House Artists’ jiggy buckaroo and rising rap sensation Ryan Charles released his latest track, “Heartbreak Rodeo,” available everywhere now. With his signature Western flair, Charles fuses a fresh hip-hop sound with a country perspective, bringing the cowboy lifestyle to the rap scene. The…See More
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