Story by: NYT Writer LAURE FOURQUET published July 23, 2015 PARIS — In the summer of 1985, when some neighborhoods in New York were ruled by gangs, Philippe Fragione, an aspiring hip-hop artist in his teens, was visiting the city for the first time. “I had always dreamed...
After No Longer Empty’s residency and exhibition at the Old Bronx Borough Courthouse, ‘When You Cut Into The Preset The Future Leaks Out’, and over 6,000 visitors—over 75% from the area and not counting youth programs who graced the halls of this hallowed landmark—many have asked...
Nas speaks on growing up in Queensbridge, wanting to excel in his career, and more. As part of Sprite and Fader’s “Obey Your Thirst” docu-series, Queens, New York lyricist Nas spoke on his “thirst for success,” his desire to make an impact in Hip Hop, and more. In the documentary,...
Last month, when rapper-activist Killer Mike appeared on Real Time With Bill Maher, the host asked, "Mike, what do you say to people who link crime and violence to rap music?" "After I say, 'You're stupid'?" Mike replied. "Rap music – hip-hop as an entity –...
Hip Hop Legends Kurtis Blow, The Soul Sonic Force, Busy Bee, Rob Base, Marley Marl, DJ Hollywood, Grandmaster Melle Mel with music by Brucie B brought down the house at Lehman College Saturday May 9th, 2015. (Photos provided by Joe Conzo). [caption id="attachment_10894" align="alignnone" width="300"] ...
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, in association with Sal Abbatiello of Fever Records, presents the 38th anniversary of the famed Bronx nightclub Disco Fever by presenting “Fever Re-Union: Old School Hip-Hop Concert” Saturday, May 9 at 7 p.m. Rob Base, the Sugarhill Gang, Biz Markie,...
When Rakim rapped “thinkin of a master plan cause ain’t nothing but sweat inside my hand” on “Paid in Full,” the line became an instant hip-hop classic. Eric B. and Rakim’s debut project was released in 1987, and 27 years later “Paid in Full” is...
Seventeen years after Lauryn Hill dropped her debut solo album, it has been announced that it will be entered into the Library of Congress. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill has been a classic and timeless work in the music community since its release. The album, which...
The Universal Hip Hop Museum presents: “The Bronx Is Burning: A comprehensive analysis of the origins of Hip Hop." This will be the inaugural virtual exhibit of the UHHM, opening in September 2015....