House music being celebrated in new songs from big-time acts like Drake and Beyoncé has turned into a huge conversation as of late, but the fast-paced, drum and hi-hat-riddled genre has always had a ...

There's nothing quite like nostalgia. Just about anything can trigger a memory of your younger years, whether it's a picture, a fire ’fit or, as often happens, a song. Music, especially hip-hop, is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From MPCs to FL Studio sessions, one thing remains consistent across generations of Hip Hop and R&B: The power of the sample. With ...

Hip-hop has existed for over 50 years, and since its inception, the genre has mastered the art of sampling to create some of the most iconic records in music history. Effectively using a sample ...

Hip-hop has always been about individuality, defining your own corner of the genre with a style so specific to each artist ...

Soul singer-songwriter William Harrison “Bill“ Withers passed away earlier this week (it was announced today) due to heart complications. The legendary singer was 81 and while his spirit has moved on, ...

At various points in my previous articles, I have at least pointed to the fact that I, having been born in the 2000s, had to learn about hip-hop out of order, at least compared to those who had been ...

The ‘Paradise’ star shared his thoughts on how social media can be a tool to help keep his kids safe. Since the last one blew up, here’s one you probably didn’t know 👀 #rayymonbeatz #michaeljackson ...

Forty years ago this weekend, Chic released one of music's great historical delineation points (and a mother of a dancefloor-filler). "Good Times" is more than just a song, even though it'd be ...