Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the chronicles of Hip Hop, the tale of the DJs who formed the genre’s foundation is a significant but frequently ignored ...

A legend in his own right, DJ SNS brings more than 20 years of solid hip-­hop acumen and a huge fan base that stretches from Harlem to the West Coast. DJ SNS will be present at the “Genesis The DJ” ...

Black women were instrumental in the early stages of hip-hop and continue to make history today. We’re looking at those who ...

To quote the popular rom-com Brown Sugar, describing Hip Hop "is the perfect verse over a tight beat." Most devoted music aficionados are aware of the significance August 11 holds as the birthday of ...

Black DJs helped craft music culture. Black disc jockeys have crafted music culture through their ear for sound, crowd control, and the creation of atmosphere, long before automated playlists and ...

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I love a good evolutionary hip-hop discussion and debate so when Conway ...

DJ G. Wiz opened a recent set on community radio station KDHX on a relatively somber note. He dedicated the show to his friend Troy Major, a dancer who died in August. Major was known for pop-locking, ...

On this day in 1995, Compton’s own DJ Quik dropped his third studio album, Safe + Sound, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of West Coast hip-hop. Released through Profile Records, the ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mister Cee, one of hip-hop’s pioneering DJs and a New York City radio personality who played an instrumental role in the Notorious B.I.G.‘s debut album, has died. He was 57. The ...

Last week, the iconic DJ Clue surprised fans with an unforgettable performance at Grand Marnier’s Grand Encounter experience at AT in NYC. The legendary DJ, known for his significant contributions to ...

“The Message” is often credited with stretching what hip-hop could be — not just party music but also social commentary. Big Daddy Kane, Daddy-O of Stetsasonic and longtime hip-hop promoter Charlie ...

Texas hip-hop history is not complete without the mention of Robert Earl Davis Jr., known musically as DJ Screw. In Houston, June 27 is reserved to honor Screw. The tempo slows down as the city plays ...