Though at times ignored by the American spotlight, performers of Asian or Pacific Islander descent have long been part of the global pop scene, from the hit “Sukiyaki” by Japan’s Kyu Sakamota in 1963 ...

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. There was a time when the pairing of rapper Common and producer Pete Rock ...

In a candid conversation for the digital series “I Got Questions,” hip-hop luminaries Common and Pete Rock delved into the depths of their storied careers, offering fans a rare glimpse into the ...

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Over the weekend, it was announced that Outkast, along with Chubby ...

The Superman writer-director took time out from head-honchoing the DC Universe to make us a killer year-end playlist.

Rock the Bells is setting sail again in 2026. Rock the Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Experience has announced that its lineup for next year will include T.I., E-40, Warren ...

On Saturday, September 6, The Soapbox Presents: Stoop Sessions, The Mixtape, The Hip-Hop Edition transformed the stoops and sidewalks of Brooklyn into a live celebration of Hip-Hop culture. Presented ...

Christmas music often brings to mind familiar carols and pop standards that return every December. But over the years, ...

In recent years, the Cleveland, Ohio-based Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame has done a better job of inducting influential acts that aren’t “rock,” in the traditional definition of the genre. In 2024, it ...

The Boston area has produced a long line of world-class musicians — from Aerosmith to New Edition to the next generation being trained at Berklee — so it’s no surprise our music clubs are teeming with ...