Hip Hop: 73 Till Infinity
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The Importance of Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly
We take a look at how important this album was upon its release and continues to be eight years later.
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A Look Back at Rapper 50 Cent’s “Many Men” on Its 20th Anniversary
Get Rich or Die Tryin' turns 20. We revisit one of Gangsta Rap's last great songs off that album on this episode of UR FAV TRAK.
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Remembering De La Soul’s David Jolicoeur and The Group’s Hit Song “Me Myself And I”
Jolicoeur, aka “Trugoy the Dove,” was instrumental in early hip-hop’s incorporation of jazzy relaxed beats and positive messaging. UR FAV TRAK has the story.
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A Look Back at Nas’ Beethoven-Sampled Hit “I Can”
In this episode of UR FAV TRAK, we unpack how Nas’ anthem “I Can” inspired people young and old to follow their dreams.
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Hip-Hop Legends Who’ve Paved the Way for Future Generations
Artists such as Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and Missy Elliot performed at the 2023 Grammy Awards to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.
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Best Hip-Hop Albums That Turn 30 in 2023
Albums from Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Wu-Tang, and Queen Latifah in 1993 made it a special year in hip-hop.
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Best Hip-Hop Songs That’ll Turn 30 in 2023
These iconic hip-hop songs were released 30 years ago in 1993.
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The Importance of Coolio’s ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’
The rapper died on Sept. 28, 2022 at the age of 59 in Los Angeles.
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Nas and Wu-Tang Clan Announce Joint Summer/Fall Tour
'This summer we are bringing the heat,' Wu-Tang captioned in a post online.