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
February 14, 2010
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
An approved charter school app would establish Portland’s first high school focusing on poetry, hip hop music and an integrated arts curriculum. more
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 proves once again that its not simply about the music. more