Hip-hop has had a strong connection to reggae music since the days of DJ Kool Herc’s summer house parties in the early 1970s. Hip-hop’s foundation was built on elements of the Jamaican sound system ...

Hip-hop and reggae have always been different branches on the same family tree. Think second or maybe third cousins. Sure, they've grown into their own distinct genres, but they've been borrowing from ...

Long before Keznamdi collected his Grammy award as the 2026 winner for Best Reggae Album, the musically gifted Jamaican youth was a fiend for hip-hop. "I started out rapping," says Kez, who was raised ...

As Black History Month comes to a close, the 2022 NAACP Image Awards cap off a month celebrating black contributions to society. After the ceremony on Saturday, February 26, the celebrating will ...

In the Bronx earlier this month, there was a celebration of reggae music and its impact on other cultures. “The Caribbean contribution to this city and to the United States and to the world is amazing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Edward Bohannon, aka DJ E, curates KC Reggae Fest, bridging gaps in Kansas City’s music scene while spotlighting rising and ...

While Atlanta was still in its funk era in the 1970s, reggae and dancehall music began to gain popularity in New York, where they would be infused with round-the-way rap to form hip-hop. For example, ...

Funk Flex didn’t just host—he owned the stage. From lively interactions with the crowd to DJing between sets, his presence kept the energy booming throughout the night. A true showman, he created ...

For two decades, MusicCritic has been a trusted source of information for music enthusiasts, making it an excellent resource for anyone looking to make their mark in the Hip Hop scene. This article ...

The festival season is just around the corner. Those looking specifically for a particular music genre will find suitable festivals in Germany. Each of these events focuses on a specific genre. Rock ...