hip-hop

Grammy-Winning Producer Sal Dali and Speed Walton Unveil “Beautiful Nightmare” Music Video

| September 16, 2023
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Sal Dali’s Grammy-Winning Magic Meets Speed Walton’s Rhymes in “Beautiful Nightmare” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Cincinnati hip-hop artist Speed Walton, alongside Grammy-winning producer Sal Dali, both natives of the city, recently released “Pearls,” an album that showcases Dali’s diverse production skills, known for his work on Beyoncé’s tracks like “Alien Superstar” and “Summer Renaissance.” […]

Nas’ 50th Birthday Bash: A Star-Studded Night in NYC

| September 16, 2023
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Nas’ 50th Birthday Bash: A Night of Legends, Love, and Hip-Hop Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information New York City recently witnessed a legendary celebration as hip-hop icon Nas marked his milestone 50th birthday. The Big Apple’s skyline was lit up with star power, as a who’s who of the music and entertainment industry turned out […]

Mother’s Day Special: 10 Flyest Hip-Hop Moms

| May 12, 2023
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Happy Mother’s Day, everybody! Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information We’re sending a special shoutout to all the mothers out there, especially those that exist in our Hip-Hop family. Without them — the women who gave birth to rap icons, the ladies who gave rap icons an heir (or Heiress!) to the throne and mothers who stepped […]

ICYMI: August 11 is Officially Recognized as “Hip Hop Celebration Day”

| August 8, 2021
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The culture of Hip-Hop can now be honored on a national level. On July 29, the U.S Senate passed a bill that will recognize August 11 as “Hip Hop Celebration Day.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to the Senate Periodical Press Gallery, Senate Resolution 331, which is the official bill that is designated to […]

August 11 is Officially Recognized as “Hip Hop Celebration Day”

| August 3, 2021
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The culture of Hip-Hop can now be honored on a national level. On July 29, the U.S Senate passed a bill that will recognize August 11 as “Hip Hop Celebration Day.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to the Senate Periodical Press Gallery, Senate Resolution 331, which is the official bill that is designated to […]

Black Music Inspires: Hip Hop Was Created with No Boundaries

| June 29, 2021
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To understand how Black music and hip-hop inspires the world, you need to understand what hip-hop is and what it represents. The birth of hip-hop came about when black communities needed a space to channel their expressions of the oppression they faced in America during the 1970s.  Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information At the epi […]

The Source Magazine’s 20 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2020

| December 29, 2020
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Frankly, the year 2020 needs no summation. It’s the year in which the human experience has been connected more than ever before despite limitations in human contact. As such, music and entertainment took their places as rightful conduits, bridging six-foot gaps with TikTok challenges, protest music, and record-breaking Instagram live sessions. Scoring such a definitive […]

Last-Minute Gifts for Hip-Hop Fans

| December 20, 2020
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With less than a week until Christmas, you might be scrambling for last minute gifts for people on your list. While there’s certainly no shortage of new electronics on the market, a personal gift is almost always better (unless you’re one of the lucky ones to secure a PS5). But fear not! We have assembled […]

[Op-Ed] Hip Hop Democracy and the Future of Our Freedom

| November 13, 2020
[Op-Ed] Hip Hop Democracy and the Future of Our Freedom

by Kyle T. Mays, Ph.D. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In the wake of the election of president-elect Joe Biden and the incoming Vice President, Kamala Harris, who will be the first Black and Southeast Asian woman, millions of people were happy that President Donald Trump will no longer be in the White House. People […]

SOURCE LATINO: Snoop Dogg and Banda MS Collaborate on ‘Que Maldicion’

| May 5, 2020
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It’s the Mexican Folk-G-Funk Rap fusion we didn’t know we needed. As if the legendary Snoop D-O-Double-G couldn’t diversify his catalog a bit more, the West coast smooth spitter linked up with Banda Sinaloense de Sergio Lizarraga, also known as Banda MS, for the what will surely become the summer banger “Que Maldicion.” Long-awaited by […]

Hip-Hop Halloween: 10 Last Minute Rap and R&B-Themed Costume Ideas

| October 29, 2019
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Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays of the year, giving those who celebrate a chance to be someone (or something!) completely out of the ordinary. While witches, warlocks, vampires and superheroes are some of the top faves when it comes to selecting a costume, dressing up as your favorite rapper or singer will […]

Kendrick Lamar Gives a First Look at His Upcoming Nike React Element 55 Collab

| October 28, 2019
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Kendrick Lamar killed it with all of his Nike collabs that dropped last year, and now the Compton rap king is returning to his Swoosh-shaped throne to deliver a special colorway for the React Element 55. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Kendrick Lamar x Nike React Element 55 coming soon https://t.co/hwPrZbUAcs pic.twitter.com/97mfb2Ps07 — Modern Notoriety […]

Kanye West & EMI Settle Eight-Month-Long Publishing Lawsuit

| September 24, 2019
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Kanye West has finally closed the chapter in his relationship with publisher EMI, ending an ongoing legal dispute that started all the way back with his debut album, The College Dropout. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information WE FREE — ye (@kanyewest) December 15, 2018 Advertisement Although the tweet seen above that ‘Ye posted last year […]

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