From a Bronx block party in the early 1970s to a global cultural force, hip-hop’s 50-year story is one of innovation, resilience, and influence. Rooted in African American, Afro-Caribbean, and Latino ...

Elton John once revealed there's 'not much left' of him after various surgeries over the years. Being rich and famous doesn't ...

Once he embraced his cultural background and his father’s legacy in roots reggae, the stars aligned. While the practical ...

Al Kapone and DJ Zirk hosted the Memphis Rap OGz set at RiverBeat, which featured Tom Skeemask, Gangsta Blac, Frayser Boy, ...

As usual, this year’s inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame includes some long-overdue names, some worthy newer ...

THE other morning, at a perfectly respectable hour when one ought to be minding one’s tea and pretending to be productive, I ...

D-Minor and Thomas J talk music, highlighting artists who have made an impact on Hip-Hop, R & B, and old school music. Let’s Talk Music will also feature special guests and live giveaways.

Recent analyses show that Spotify’s massive audience and playlist-driven ecosystem give independent hip-hop artists measurable growth tools, while YouTube Music’s AI-powered recommendations can ...

The third edition of RiverBeat Music Festival kicked off May 1 in Memphis. From The Red Clay Strays to Dead Soldiers, here ...

Ice Cube brought up NBA players' criticism of Memphis during his RiverBeat set, saying: “I got nothing but love for Memphis.” ...

The Mississippi River will once again serve as the backdrop for a celebration of music deeply rooted in Memphis as the ...

Featuring the voices of the JaZzLine Collective! Janice Edwards, Ken “Groovemeister” Pruitt, D-Minor, Thomas Jay, Mx Signals, Safi Wa Nairobi, Spliff Skankin, Gabrielle Wilson, and Afrikahn Jahmal ...