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Meet Judas Stone: the voice of a new generation in South African hip hop

As South African hip hop continues to flourish and evolve, budding star Judas Stone - a name that enthusiasts are increasingly hearing - stands at the forefront of this vibrant genre. Born Zothiwani ...
Okayplayer

Hip-hop is the Beacon of African American Culture, but its Roots are Multicultural

The story of hip-hop’s beginnings has been highly contested, but it begins in the Bronx on Aug. 11, 1973. DJ Kool Herc’s sister, Cindy, is hosting a back-to-school party in their apartment complex, ...
Psychology Today

Rhythm and Resilience: Hip-Hop’s Role in Mental Health

Hip-hop is a multi-billion-dollar industry and the world’s most popular music genre. Originating in the South Bronx in the 1970s by African American and Latino communities in response to industrial ...
NPR

Quechua pop, hip hop, and trap are getting attention beyond South America

An oral language rich in history from Peru is having a moment, with artists using it in hip hop, rap, trap, and pop music. It's not Spanish, and it's not Latin. Quechua is a language all its own.
Business Insider

The evolution of sampling in hip-hop, from The Sugarhill Gang to A Tribe Called Quest

Sampling originated from DJ Kool Herc's Merry-Go-Round technique. Over time, the technique evolved and has created hip-hop songs with ties that go back decades. The legal battles with clearing samples ...