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Ahead of his first headlining show at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre, Shyne reflects on his self-titled debut album, the years after his career was cut short and what's next. Jersey club music has been ...

Jay-Z reveals that changing his sound will grant him longevity in the hip-hop genre for years to come. Jay-Z has revealed that it is important for him to reinvent his sound in order to stay relevant ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This list ranks 19 of the most influential rappers in Hip Hop history based on skill, impact, and legacy. Each artist’s profile ...

Loud Sound Studios is home to two of Rwanda's up-and-coming hip-hop acts: Pro-Zed and Kenny K-Shot. Hip-hop is all about the beats and the flow. For two Rwandan artists, that flow sometimes comes in ...

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When producer Zaytoven first heard the lyrical testimonials of Atlanta hip-hop artists such as Outkast, Goodie Mob, Pastor Troy and Ghetto Mafia, he sensed a familiar spirituality in their secular ...