Hip-hop purists and boom-bap enthusiasts alike recognize Funky Technician as a landmark release in the genre’s golden era. Released on February 6, 1990, through Wild Pitch Records, this debut album ...

On this day in Hip Hop history, West Coast trailblazer Tone Loc released his breakout single “Funky Cold Medina,” which now celebrates its 37th anniversary. Dropped in 1989, the track would go on to ...

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 ...

This story is part of our new Hip-Hop: ’73 Till Infinity series, a celebration of the genre’s 50th anniversary. Producers are just as (if not more) important than MCs on a track. As much as fans care ...

As the legendary DJ Premiere once said, “Hip-hop is about style and finesse and being creative and different. And to do that you have to be ballsy enough to not do what everybody else does.” Rap music ...

Everyone’s favorite block-slashing rhythm game Beat Saber (2018) just got its first-ever hip hop mixtape, featuring some of the biggest hits in hip hop from the early ’90s until today. The Hip Hop ...