Albums like To Pimp a Butterfly and 1999 blend jazz harmonies with sharp lyricism, proving the genre’s deep connection. Hip-hop may keep evolving, but funk and jazz remain its heartbeat, fueling its ...

"I don't want to see a structued dip. Make it real liquid. Then hit, roll pop." "It's like you're pushing someone with your elbow,`Get away from me.'" Listening to Jene' Walker, Shawn Welling and Al ...

For nearly two decades, Akim Funk Buddha has been pushing the boundaries of hip-hop, while also preserving the fundamentals of the old school. On Nov. 28 and 29, the artist will bring this old-school, ...

ANAC copy 39088020226171 gift of Alcione Amos. "The Beat is the first book to explore the musical, social, and cultural phenomenon of go-go. Rooted in funk and hip-hop, go-go - the only musical form ...

Martin Arceneaux, aka DJ Quickie Mart, collected vinyl 45s for years. He played with nearly every bonafide funk band in New Orleans. He suffered through Katrina’s aftermath and continued playing gigs ...

Beats are the foundation of hip-hop. They set the rhythm for the rap and like these classics from 1996, are sure to make you dance.

Looks like the Grinch is at it again. And this time, he's stealing "Hip-Hop"."The Grinch who stole hip-hop" is a new, spin-off urban dance production. And it's being performed right here in East Texas ...

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