The 1990s is often referred to as the golden age of hip-hop. During that era, rap music gained more attention from mainstream audiences, regional music such as East Coast vs. West Coast was prevalent, ...

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Hip-hop was first created in 1973 in the Bronx, but it wasn't until the '90s that West Coast rappers truly showcased their unique sound on another level. The cool thing about West Coast rap, it's not ...

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While 90s hip-hop was largely lyrical and story-driven, today’s scene includes everything from melodic rap (like Drake and Post Malone) to trap music (popularized by artists like Future and Migos).

Here below, we wanted to explore three albums that prove that point. A trio of records that display both what rap music can be and some of the best to perform it. Indeed, these are three classic ’90s ...

Andy Kawanami and Chuy Gomez (left to right) hosted ‘Hip Hop Friday’ on the California Music Channel in the ’90s. The channel became a crucial outlet for Bay Area rappers on their way to national ...

From now until the middle of October, it’s National Hispanic Heritage Month. Now, before we continue, let’s have a quick lesson: although used interchangeably, Hispanic and Latino have different ...

If you were around in the 1990s, you’ve probably heard of Kris Kross, the pint-sized rap group that had everyone wearing their clothes backwards and moving to their mega hit “Jump.” With the help of ...