Death, though inevitable, is always a tough pill to swallow. This year, the rap world has been rocked by news of the passing ...

Mass Appeal is a record label co-founded by rapper Nasir Olu Dara Jones, who goes by the moniker Nas. Over a decade, the ...

Additionally, some Hip-Hop YouTube series entertain and educate new and old fans alike (e.g., DJ Premier’s So Wassup and ...

1. BigXthaPlug and Bailey Zimmerman’s new collab “All the Way” debuts at No. 4 on the Hot 100 – higher than either artist has ...

Fans can expect brand-new projects from some of New York’s most iconic names, including Nas & DJ Premier, Ghostface Killah, ...

The Spanish singer had a breakthrough year in 2024, after releasing her haunting debut album Bodhiria. After showing her ...

The rollout began on Wednesday (April 16) with Mass Appeal announcing forthcoming albums from Nas and DJ Premier, Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah and Raekwon, Mobb Deep, Big L, De La Soul and a ...

On this day in 2021, the hip hop community lost one of its most distinctive voices when Bad Boy rapper Black Rob passed away at the age of 51. Known for his gritty delivery and unforgettable ad-libs, ...

The Uptown Rhythm Festival will mix styles, including tap, swing and flamenco, that are flourishing despite problems of rehearsal and performance space.

In “Straight Loops, Light & Soul,” a project evoking Roy DeCarava’s Harlem jazz pictures and the music of J Dilla, Williams captures the underground beat-maker scene of Queens.