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Grandmaster Flash to Receive Prestigious Polar Music Prize

February 14, 2019

While people in the U.S. are still talking about last weekend's Grammy's, Europe is getting set for the Polar Music Prize awards ceremony, which will take place on June 11 in Stockholm, Sweden. One of this year... Read Article

15 Groundbreaking Debut Rap Albums Since Hip-Hop Was Born

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August 11, 2018

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Words by Keenan Higgins & Jasmine Johnson Today marks 45 years since the birth of Hip-Hop! In the decades since it all began on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, the genre has went on to become ... Read Article

Museum Exhibit in Oakland Chronicles the ‘Style and Wisdom’ of Hip-Hop Culture

Ime Ekpo

July 31, 2018

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Is there a general universal understanding on how Hip-Hop culture changed the face of American music? There are a hoard of paintings, videos, and photos with the culture's aptitude on display. Stationed at t... Read Article

10 Sneakers on Classic Rap Albums That You Can Still Cop Right Now

Keenan Higgins

April 19, 2018

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Hip-hop and sneaker culture have gone hand-in-hand since Run-DMC first rapped about their adidas in 1986 — a move that led to a lucrative partnership between the Three Stripes and the three-man band, and ultima... Read Article

Happy Birthday To A True Hip-Hop Pioneer: Grandmaster Flash

Ime Ekpo

January 1, 2018

Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle

On January 1st, 1958 a man who will forever reform the stance of the turntable was born, Joseph Saddler best known as Grandmaster Flash. Amidst the infancy of hip-hop culture, Grandmaster Flash dominated the... Read Article

30 Under 30: Kendrick Lamar Talks Hip-Hop Forefathers

Ime Ekpo

November 16, 2017

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After a boasting year of success with his multi-platinum album DAMN gaining streams surpassing Beyonce and Bruno Mars over 2 billion alongside a Nike deal, Kendrick Lamar covers Forbes December issue as the "Hi... Read Article

Watch The Official Trailer For Netflix’s New Series ‘The Get Down’

Miz Kane

July 25, 2016

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From Baz Luhrmann and a team of collaborators including four-time Oscar® winner and fellow executive producer Catherine Martin, legendary MC and executive producer Nas, associate producer Grandmaster Flash, Pul... Read Article

Grandmaster Flash Car Stolen From Careless Chelsea Garage

Sha Be Allah

July 25, 2015

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The legendary DJ's car keys were given to the car thieves by the parking attendant at the lower Manhattan parking garage Grandmaster Flash, whose real name is Joseph Saddler, parked his car in 101 Car Park o... Read Article

Record Report: 'Freudian', Daniel Caesar (Album Review)

FROM THE ISSUE: NIPSEY HUSSLE, The Marathon Man

[FROM THE ISSUE] SOURCE SPORTS Presents What’s Next in The World of Sports

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie ‘Rappers Are Never Going To Stop Talking About Drugs’

FROM THE ISSUE: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is The Future of Hip-Hop

[PROFILE FROM THE MAGAZINE] Unsigned Hype B. Lou

Female Camaraderie: Does It Still Exist?

Grandmaster Flash to Receive Prestigious Polar Music Prize

15 Groundbreaking Debut Rap Albums Since Hip-Hop Was Born

Museum Exhibit in Oakland Chronicles the ‘Style and Wisdom’ of Hip-Hop Culture

10 Sneakers on Classic Rap Albums That You Can Still Cop Right Now

Happy Birthday To A True Hip-Hop Pioneer: Grandmaster Flash

30 Under 30: Kendrick Lamar Talks Hip-Hop Forefathers

Watch The Official Trailer For Netflix’s New Series ‘The Get Down’

Grandmaster Flash Car Stolen From Careless Chelsea Garage

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