Whether it's a subtle background loop or the focal point of a track, samples are crucial for creativity, storytelling, and innovation in music. They’re the backbone of hip-hop and have played a ...

The roots of hip-hop and house music both lie in the seismic shifts of the late 1970s, a period of sociopolitical unrest and electronic experimentation that redefined the possibilities of sound.

A section of the exhibit is dedicated to Detroit rappers such as Eminem, Kash Doll, Skilla Baby and Tee Grizzley, while some of Andre Smith’s equipment will also be on display along with ...

There was a time when artists representing two of America’s biggest homegrown musical genres wouldn’t get a look in at the Grammys.