Check out the full playlist from the music streaming industry leader. Spotify kicks off its celebration of Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary by presenting a ranking of the 50 Greatest Hip-Hop Beats of All ...

From his booth at the corner of the court, Miami Heat disc jockey M Dot has a front-row look at the harmonious fusion of basketball and music. M Dot — real name Michael Hankerson — has watched LeBron ...

After nearly 30 years and much debate, Mobb Deep's "Shook Ones Pt. II" has officially been named the greatest hip-hop beat of all time. After nearly 30 years and much debate, Mobb Deep’s “Shook Ones ...

Utica, a small city in upstate New York, may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of the hip-hop music scene. However, one artist has emerged from this unlikely location and ...

Sampling has been part of the genre since the beginning. The rapper names the three songs that artists keep turning to.

For Wellness Wednesday, Okayplayer compiled nine 9th Wonder beats that sound like sunshine. 19 hours ago Released just over 23 years ago, “Hip Hop” sits at the epicenter of Mos Def’s classic debut, ...

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 ...