"In the mid-70's, young black men were looking for a new identity. The black church was not satisfying their needs in the quest for a new redemptive age."

Feb 25, 2010 - TiAja Ellis

Prison seems to be a rite of passage for many rappers. Learn more about the reason why many of them end up in jail.

May 31, 2010 - Brunella Irma Costagliola

RUN N.A.M.S, the latest hip hop group to hit the Namibian airwaves, is set to rock the music industry with it's fresh and up-beat sound.

May 14, 2010 - Sharon Kasanda

A look at 4 distinctive album covers from 1979-1999.

May 16, 2011 - Patrick Montanaro

Hip hop and rap music has gone from powerful figures like Nas and Big L, to just about anyone.

Aug 26, 2011 - Adam Frauts

Learn more about what scholars have written on Hip-Hop music and what side of the coin they stand on.

Jun 25, 2010 - Brunella Irma Costagliola

As western hip hop music becomes more popular among the youth of Japan, more and more Japanese hip hop artists are coming to the surface.

Aug 12, 2010 - Veena Ambikapathy

The history of hip hop includesunderstanding the Bronx, Kool Herc and the elements of hip hop like the emcee and the DJ.

Jan 3, 2011 - Larry Ware

Respect has become a common term within Hip Hop culture; it therefore seems rather incongruent that its' stars have gained notoriety for their disrespectful behaviour.

Sep 14, 2009 - Hannah O'Connor

Move over Vanessa Mae, here comes a new challenger to the crown of Crossover Classical Violinist Extraordinaire - Miri Ben-Ari.

Sep 17, 2008 - Cheryn Tan

Since it's birth, Hip Hop has become a platform of expression for the young all across the globe, blending culture and modernity in a fusion of sound.

May 14, 2010 - Sharon Kasanda

Frequently updated Bollyfunk website is loaded with current pictures of community dance occasions intended to provide an affordable venue where Brisbanites can have fun.

Feb 4, 2010 - Jo Murphy

On BBC 3 (5th January 2011), a documentary about the possible exploitation of women in music videos aired causing a stir on most social networking sites.

Jan 6, 2011 - Stefan Jeffrey

Money isn't the only green that concerns artists like Drake and The Roots. Here's how some hip-hop artists are embracing the environmental movement.

Jul 1, 2010 - Melissa Cole

Hip Hop has been criticized for no longer being focused on lyrics. Although this is true, their are facets of hip hop that still contain true lyricists.

Sep 6, 2010 - Larry Ware

In 2009, I had a hip resurfacing operation using the Birmingham Hip and this article is to share my experiences with those about to undergo the procedure.

Sep 14, 2010 - Eddie Dyja

Kirk Franklin is one of the most famous singers of Christian rap. However, Franklin has been under the spotlight for a serious addiction. Find out more.

Jul 30, 2010 - Brunella Irma Costagliola

Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Diddy, Drake and others introduce new hip-hop tracks.

Oct 1, 2010 - Brian Marschhauser