Samples in Hip-hop can double as maps to wild, breathtaking places. Sometimes, it’s the sample itself that opens your eyes to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From MPCs to FL Studio sessions, one thing remains consistent across generations of Hip Hop and R&B: The power of the sample. With ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ahmad Jamal, the legendary and inventive pianist, passed away on Sunday at age 92. He was a virtuoso as an instrumentalist and ...

Sampling has been part of the genre since the beginning. The rapper names the three songs that artists keep turning to.

House music being celebrated in new songs from big-time acts like Drake and Beyoncé has turned into a huge conversation as of late, but the fast-paced, drum and hi-hat-riddled genre has always had a ...

From lo-fi warmth to hard-hitting trap, layering is the secret sauce behind memorable hip hop beats. By combining samples, textures, and smart effects, producers can create depth, emotion, and ...

GloRilla has teased her first 2026 release—a collaboration with Latto that samples Soulja Boy’s 2007 hit “Yahhh!”. The studio snippet has drawn attention across social platforms, pairing two prominent ...

Nas writes a powerful foreword for Miles Davis's centennial autobiography, connecting hip-hop and jazz through shared struggle and artistic innovation.

Discover the essential music instruments for creating captivating Hip Hop beats. Explore drum machines, synthesizers, and samplers, and learn valuable tips for choosing the right instrument to achieve ...

Les McCann, a jazz titan best known for his performance with musical partner Eddie Harris of the protest song "Compared to What," has died at age 88, his manager said Sunday. Cause and manner of death ...

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Ahmad Jamal, the legendary and inventive pianist, passed away on Sunday ...