Few artists have been sampled by hip-hop producers more than Kool & the Gang. George "Funky" Brown's drums have formed the ...

Kamasi Washington once again demonstrated his ability to blur genres and push musical boundaries with his latest NPR Tiny ...

Aptly nicknamed "Funky," Brown not only provided the backbeat ... thanks to the myriad Kool & the Gang samples across pop and hip-hop. Artists who've plucked those grooves include Jay-Z, Madonna ...

Every hip-hop fan knows the images: The Notorious B.I.G. rocking the "King of New York" crown, Tupac Shakur with the double-finger salute, Jay-Z peeking through his hands as he throws his diamond up.

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A celebration of life where the music and the beat of the drum will possess you ... Soul, Afro, Funky Breaks, Soulful House, Disco, Hip Hop, Reggae and more. From the late 80s, the south coast ...

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2024 has been filled with hip-hop highlights. While the culture experiences celebratory moments, the rap world has also been shaken multiple times due to the deaths of members of the hip-hop ...

The Funky Bunch announces the integration of DJ Newmark, also known as Edward Alexander Jr ., into the legendary hip-hop ensemble. Best recognized in the entertainment circles as“The Legendary ...

The beats that broke new ground. How hip hop emerged from underground New York into a global force for change and empowerment - as told by icons Chuck D, Ice-T, Run DMC and more.

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Two of The Economist’s China correspondents, Alice Su and David Rennie, analyse the stories at the heart of this vast country and examine its influence beyond its borders.