It’s been over 30 years since Snoop Dogg dropped the Dr Dre-produced ‘Doggystyle’ – the album that brought G-funk to the world. The duo pioneered West Coast hip-hop, making being gangster fun and pop-friendly compared to the gritty real rap of Ice-T and NWA. ‘Missionary’ doesn’t follow in the footsteps of the history-making hip-hop classic,…
“This might be an obvious question, London,” starts Mo Chara, “but have we got any Fenian c**ts in the house?” A fevered roar responds. The Irish diaspora dominate the room tonight at Kneecap’s second sold-out show at London’s iconic Kentish Town Forum. “This is our last gig of the whole tour,” continues Móglaí Bap. “We…
Kendrick Lamar could have hibernated for five years after dropping ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’, a record that will soon be mandatory listening in hip-hop’s vast syllabus. Instead, two years later, he’s spent 2024 far from keeping a low profile. In March, he responded to what seemed like an innocent shout-out from J. Cole…
Promoting Diversity and Inclusivity in Rap Music The perplexing and dynamic world of rap music serves as a vessel for…
The Evolution of Hip Hop Originating in the Bronx during the enigmatic 1970s, hip hop swiftly emerged as a resounding…
