February 14, 2010

Nigerian Nneka’s hip-hop bears witness to injustice

LOS ANGELES (Billboard) – What began as a hobby and form of therapy has evolved into a career for Nigerian singer-songwriter Nneka (pronounced “neck-ah”). more

December 16, 2009

Bringing ‘Distant Relatives’ together

The culture and music of reggae and hip-hop have much in common — weed, sure, but also roots: the similarities between the genres and their shared connection to Africa are explored by hip-hop icon Nas and Jamaican reggae star Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley on the forthcoming album “Distant Relatives.” And in case a [...] more

November 13, 2009

Hip Hop Against Hunger

What does hip-hop have to do with increasing social awareness and alleviating hunger? A diverse group of Washington University students and campus groups will join together to answer this question during “Hip-Hop Against Hunger: A Week of Cultural and Social Awareness,” on Nov. 9-15. more

November 12, 2009

Jay-Z Seeks Maturity in Hip Hop Genre

Seeking to push rap music to evolve and set an example for younger artists, all the while continuing to pursue his own maturing creative desires, are a few of the many things chart-topping rapper and hip hop mogul Jay-Z has got on the brain. more

November 2, 2009

Jewish Academy Schooled on Hip Hop Culture

The Arts Greenhouse, a program for Pittsburgh teenagers to learn about the music, technology and history of hip-hop, schooled Hillel Academy. more

October 30, 2009

African Youngsters Make Waves in Dubai Music Scene with Hip-hop

The future of hip-hop in Dubai is continuously having surprises, the most recent being three African expat security guards. more

October 28, 2009

Morehouse College Implements Appropriate Attire Policy

Morehouse College, in an attempt to curb Hip Hop attire and cross dressing, has implemented what it describes as an ‘appropriate attire’ policy. While I find the concept of a dress code in a university setting appalling, what i find even more egregious is the national reaction to the policy itself. The policy has received backlash at [...] more

October 26, 2009

Hip-Hop Focused Charter School In Oregon?

An approved charter school app would establish Portland’s first high school focusing on poetry, hip hop music and an integrated arts curriculum. more

Asian Hip Hop Summit Brings Music Throughout Country

Now in its eighth year, the Asian Hip Hop Summit continues to promote activism and cultural pride across the globe. more

October 22, 2009

David Banner and Hip-Hop Unite To Fight Chicago Violence

David Banner proves once again that its not simply about the music. more