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 ...

As one half of the famed rhythm duo Sly and Robbie, he played with some of the biggest names in music, including Bob Dylan ...

This story is part of our new Hip-Hop: ’73 Till Infinity series, a celebration of the genre’s 50th anniversary. Producers are just as (if not more) important than MCs on a track. As much as fans care ...

Pioneering Jamaican drummer and producer Sly Dunbar, one of the sonic architects of modern reggae, died suddenly at 73, with Keith Richards leading an outpouring of tributes to the influential ...

Award-winning violinist Mapy is known for the unique way she fuses classical music with genres like hip-hop, soca, and afro beats, shattering stereotypes and redefining the sounds of the instrument ...

Edward Bohannon, aka DJ E, curates KC Reggae Fest, bridging gaps in Kansas City’s music scene while spotlighting rising and underrepresented talent. Editor's Note: This interview is part of an ongoing ...