After wrapping the last century on a high note that only Mariah Carey’s vocal cords could challenge, R&B and hip-hop’s contributions to the musical canon swelled in the first 25 years of the 21st ...

The top producers on the Billboard Hot 100 and selective genre songs chart that utilize the Hot 100 formula (blending streaming, airplay and download sales data). Rankings are based on accumulated ...

TMZ has reported that hip hop mogul and record producer Irving Lorenzo, better known to the world as Irv Gotti, has reportedly died in New York City after recently suffering a stroke that led to ...

For four decades, hip-hop producer and DJ “Prince Paul” Huston has created rap music with wit, fearlessness and imagination. Paul got his start as a member of the rap group Stetsasonic. He went on to ...

The record producer will soon be the subject of a documentary, 'God’s Favorite DJ: The Story of DJ Clark Kent.' By Zoe G. Phillips DJ Clark Kent, a beloved hip-hop record producer who worked with ...

As it gets easier and easier for anyone with an internet connection and the right inclination to download some music production software and start making beats, the world of hip-hop production is ...

DJ Clark Kent, a Brooklyn producer who worked with the greats of hip-hop, has died. His family announced his death Friday. “It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of the beloved Rodolfo A.

The Hip-Hop world lost a true pioneer when Gene “Groove” Allen passed away in February 2025. As a key member of Groove B. Chill, Allen helped bridge the gap between Hip-Hop’s golden era and mainstream ...

The Brooklyn Historical Society is getting pretty modern with their events: Next month, they’re hosting famous hip-hop photographer Jamel Shabazz in conversation with music producer and Brooklyn ...

Chattanooga Hip-Hop Week is back Oct. 6–12, bringing a lineup of events that highlight the culture, creativity and economic impact of hip-hop. The weeklong celebration, co-founded by community leaders ...

LL Cool J, rapper and co-creator of 5-part docuseries "Hip Hop Was Born Here", is all about where the musical and cultural phenomenon came from, where it went and where it still wants to go. It begins ...