Hip-Hop Archives

Jake Uitti August 10, 2023

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, listen to these ten essential songs from the sound’s golden era, the 1990s.

Keith Nelson Jr. August 10, 2023

’70s hip-hop provided the perfect soundtrack to a good time. Get transported back to that magical period with these ten songs as portals.

Kyle Eustice August 10, 2023

The 1980s were a pivotal time in hip-hop’s development. Listen to these ten songs that helped define the decade.

Ari Rosenschein May 13, 2023

Follow DJ Skratch Bastid and Pro A/V expert RomeDigs as they reflect on the power of combining livestreaming with in-person performance.

Gino Sorcinelli April 3, 2021

Many artists and releases played a pivotal role in shaping the L.A. Beat Scene. Here’s a variety of key sounds from a unique musical moment.

Martin Douglas April 3, 2021

Here’s a place to start exploring the massive catalog of Madlib, one of the finest producers to ever touch a beat pad.

Gino Sorcinelli April 3, 2021

We celebrate Ras G, the legendary producer, DJ, and label co-founder who released 24 albums and mixtapes in his too-brief career.

Martin Douglas April 3, 2021

For the uninitiated, we provide a roadmap to the formidable discography of rap’s foremost supervillain: MF DOOM.

Ari Rosenschein July 27, 2020

“Jam On It” by Newcleus is a true hip-hop classic. The track is dense with groove, creative production, and lyrical panache.

Gino Sorcinelli July 22, 2020

For the past 40 years Roland drum machines, samplers, sequencers, and synths have played an integral role in shaping the sound of hip-hop.