The events of this day in 1973 can be considered the beginning of the Hip Hop history timeline. What was intended to be an end of Summer party at 1520 Sedgwick Ave in New York City ending up being ground zero for one of the most important musical phenomenon of the century, the birth of Hip-Hop. […]
Without a doubt traces of popular culture can be found in popular rap songs of today. Intricately woven into rap lyrics, these references make the song more memorable. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Many shows have impacted Hip-Hop just like NBC’s Diff’rent Strokes. Considering Mrs. Garrett’s recent death, we have gathered some of Hip-Hop’s best […]
It’s said that New York City is the city that never sleeps. By this logic, the Bronx has been having a serious case of insomnia as the last year has seen the rise of numerous new developments, projects, and cultural attractions including most recently, the New York City Universal Hip-Hop Museum (UHHM), which is slated […]
One of the hottest tech trends of the last few years has been the rise of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Once relegated to techies and conspiracy theorists, cryptocurrency has entered the mainstream in a big way with millions of people dabbling in the new (and often confusing) world of virtual cash. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]
Source TV presents The Source Report. Tune in every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and catch Dantee and Zae Diggs for the latest in Hip Hop and Entertainment. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information If it’s hot off the press, the Source is bringing it to you with a real take on what’s going on in […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, one of the most important films for Hip Hop culture was released in theaters around the globe. The Stan Lathan-directed Beat Street was a film that was able to help Hip Hop culture as a whole breakthrough into the mainstream market and showed a side of the scene at […]
Mayor Bill DeBlasio’s officially announced that New York Music Month is making a comeback next month in June. It is the city’s official celebration of its diverse music ecosystem across the five boroughs. It was planned to coincide with other NYC music events in June including, Governor’s Ball, the Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, the National […]
As the hip hop world recovers from Coachella and all the hyped-up album releases coming our way, Post Malone’s sophomore LP, beerbongs & bentleys, has just broke a Billboard streaming record, mainly due to teaser tracks such as “Psycho” and “Rockstar” gaining a wide critical acclaim and audience popularity. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The […]
The film that spawned a sequel and cemented itself in pop culture, turns 34 Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Breakin’ became an instant hit in the Hip Hop world for putting the dance culture on the map. The film features not only a storyline that captured audiences even outside of the Hip Hop world, but […]
Even while on a 20-year hiatus, their influence could still be felt. The likes of Notorious B.I.G., NWA, A Tribe Called Quest, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and countless others have sampled their timeless sound. A sound crafted in East Harlem in the 1970s that shaped hip-hop during it’s earliest stages. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]
As Coachella gears up for its opening weekend, there’s a great deal of hype around the major headliners: Eminem, Beyoncé, Cardi B, Post Malone, and other big names. In their superstar shadows, the music festival is also a gold mine for other lesser-known talented hip-hop artists on the come up. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]
As interest in The Walking Dead hits an all-time low, a new horde of zombies is prepared to captivate America later this week as Flatbush Zombies release their highly-anticipated second album, Vacation in Hell, due out this Friday. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In late February, Flatbush Zombies, the New York-based hip hop group, released […]
As the hype for Cardi B‘s upcoming album, Invasion of Privacy, builds up, the mega-hit rapper has gained a large following with the nation’s fastest-growing political group, the Libertarian Party, as members cheer on her socially liberal, fiscally conservative, voice of reason and independence. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Cardi piqued the interest of Reason, […]
We ALL Like to Party: La Di Da Di’s Jazzy Ways Continues to Hypnotize Artists (and Audiences) Almost 35 Years After its ReleaseIn 1985, as rap was just getting its sea legs, two new artists, Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick, unknowingly made history with “La Di Da Di,” what would become one of the […]
Legendary Music Producer D-Dot had a lot to say on the Drink Champs Podcast from Tuesday regarding artists writing their own lyrics. The guests of the podcast were discussing the beef between Meek Mill and Drake from the root of the issue to the actual records to two prominent MC’s dissed each other. Visit streaming.thesource.com […]
Battle Rap has another marquee event on the horizon. King Of The Dot battle league recently released the flyer promoting their upcoming Massacre 4 card. The Massacre series has quickly become one of the most anticipated battle events of the year and if this year is anything like the past three, fans are in for […]
Don’t say that they’re doing this in the name of the children. Little Giants Giant Shorties, a downtown Brooklyn-based children’s clothing store specializing in Hip Hop influenced clothing, is receiving claims of racism after customers have claimed that they were overtly monitored for theft. Additionally, the customers allege that the business is using Hip Hop […]
The link between hip-hop, film and television goes back decades. Hip-hop has been the inspiration behind several storylines and featured in a multitude of soundtracks. On the flip side, music artists have also been influenced by the big (and little) screen, and implemented those works of art into their visuals. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]
There’s a lot in store for Omeeezy Chappo in 2018. One month in, and he’s already heating it up with new music. ‘Chilling’ is the first single he has released from his highly anticipated mixtape ‘Street Pharmacist’. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Chicago native who is known for his bass-bumpin’ rhymes, has performed with […]
To say Eminem is making a strong comeback would be an understatement. The rapper whose anti-Trump free-stlye recently went viral, announced today that he will be the headliner of the famous Tennessee based festival, Bonnaroo. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Bonnaroo is set to go down June 7-10th in Manchester, TN and Eminem will be […]
