Category : Music

Superstar graffiti writer READ presents an indoor art exhibit in Arabi opening Saturday night

Attention graffiti fans and fiends: the great New Orleans-based artist who calls himself READ is having an exhibition of what he calls “indoor artworks” at an Arabi art gallery. The show, opening Saturday, will feature new mixed-media paintings, s...

The Source |[SEE IT] Wendy Williams Says Diddy Will Spend Life in Prison: “It is about time. Diddy done.”

Wendy Williams has made a bold prediction about Sean “Diddy” Combs’ future, claiming that the Bad Boy Records mogul will never regain his freedom. During a recent call-in appearance on The Breakfast Club (Jan. 16), Williams didn’t hold back when dis...

Essential Hip Hop Albums By Region: A Guide Across The Map – Hip Hop Golden Age

Hip Hop heads, gather round! Craving a deep dive into the regional sounds that shaped Hip Hop? Look no further! HHGA has curated a series of articles spotlighting the 25 essential Hip Hop albums from various cities and regions across the map. From...

The Source |Today in Hip Hop History: Nas Released His Iconic ‘Illmatic’ Album 31 Years Ago

31 years ago today, Nas dropped his debut LP, ‘Illmatic.’ Released by Columbia Records in 94′ Nas recorded the album at Chung King Studios, D&D Recording, Battery Studios, and Unique Recording Studios in New York City. Produced by DJ Premier, L...

25 Essential Boston Hip Hop Albums – Hip Hop Golden Age

When you think of Hip Hop’s regional hotbeds, Boston might not be the first city that comes to mind. Yet, beneath its reputation for academia, revolutionary history, and sports dynasties lies a vibrant Hip Hop culture that has been shaping the genr...

Gela Atayde – dancing with heart and purpose in ‘Time to Dance’

Young actress and Philippine dance star Gela Atayde has always been known for her unyielding passion for dance. With her World Hip Hop Dance Championship win as part of the MegaCrew division champions Legit Status, she has even cemented her place...

The 9 greatest Hip Hop anthems that celebrate Philadelphia

Image Image Credit Mary DeCicco / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt Meek Mill Image Size landscape-medium Image Position center Philadelphia’s impact on Hip Hop is as rich and storied as the city itself. Known for its gritty authentici...

14 rappers who showed us what NOLA can do

Image Image Credit Erika Goldring / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt B.G, Lil Wayne, Juvenile, and Turk Image Size landscape-medium Image Position top New Orleans is a city rich in culture, rhythm, and resilience, a place where mus...

Bansky-style mural vanishes within hours as bungling thieves blamed

Bungling thieves thought to have stolen a large graffiti artwork probably thought it was a valuable Banksy mural, its creator believes. The stencil painting was to have been the centrepiece of a new street art initiative designed to brighten up empty...

AGO’s hip-hop show investigates the music genre through pop culture, with a sprinkling of fine art

There is music playing on the fifth floor of the Art Gallery of Ontario these days – a fairly loud track of contemporary rhythms interrupting the usual hush. Stick around long enough, and you will clearly hear Drake singing his 2016 hit Hotline Blin...

Lil Flip and Z-Ro Cruise to the Top with New Single “Mercedes”

The Southern rap scene is buzzing as Houston legends Lil Flip and Z-Ro team up for their latest single, Mercedes. Released under the powerhouse collaboration of One Deep Entertainment, Clover G Records, and Up Above Entertainment, the track solidifi...

Pittsburgh muralist’s graffiti put him in five-figure debt

Long before I was a full-time artist with one of the most prolific mural businesses in the city, my spray paint addiction led me to the top of a “Most Wanted” list. It was January 2016, and I was walking the halls of Carnegie Mellon University’s fine...

Drill rapper who killed schoolboy Jimmy Mizen recalled to prison

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A man who killed the schoolboy Jimmy Mizen has been r...

Greek Australian artist Eirini Alligiannis to launch ‘Art on the Wall’ in Sydney

Greek Australian artist Eirini Alligiannis is bringing her photography book “Art on the Wall” and a complementary exhibition to Sydney following a successful New York debut, The Greek Herald reports. The event is set for Friday, January 31, at 6.30...