Rappers embody their cities in ways that go deeper than area codes and shoutouts. The neighborhoods that raised them – every ...

With their 1987 debut album Paid in Full, Eric B. & Rakim introduced internal rhyme schemes to rap, and changed the flow of hip-hop forever.

Loud Sound Studios is home to two of Rwanda's up-and-coming hip-hop acts: Pro-Zed and Kenny K-Shot. Hip-hop is all about the beats and the flow. For two Rwandan artists, that flow sometimes comes ...

People enjoy hip-hop during the Governors Ball Music Festival at Citi Field in New York. Chinese rap music is becoming popular in the US as hip-hop music combines with Chinese content and culture.

Blending beats, melodies, lyrics and cultural elements, Chinese rap provides audiences with a fresh way not only to enjoy music but also to understand the different musical cultures in different ...

Practice 8-bar, 12-bar, 16-bar, and 24-bar verses using a metronome, experiment with different rhyme schemes, and freestyle for several minutes to build flow and confidence. Use free beats from ...

Megan Thee Stallion is a rap sensation known for her bold lyrics, confident delivery, and energetic beats. She gained fame with hits like Savage and Hot Girl Summer, becoming a leading voice in ...

The best rap beats are nerdy as hell. Every drum placement, every melody, every chopped-up sample sends me down a YouTube rabbit hole trying to piece together the way a producer contorts and ...

During Netflix’s Fan Fest event to celebrate the premiere of Rhythm + Flow season two, John Legend spoke with VIBE about ...

The most memorable moment in rap of 2024 isn’t an album, it’s the multi-song rap battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake that culminated in the release of the year’s most world-conquering ...