Sampling has been a cornerstone of hip-hop since its inception, with producers repurposing existing music to create entirely ...

In 2000, hip-hop duo Slum Village released their sophomore album Fantastic, Vol. 2. In addition to the four singles, one of the album’s standout tracks is “Players.” ...

Top 5 Ahmad Jamal hip-hop samples. OPINION: With the passing of legendary pianist Ahmad Jamal on Sunday, theGrio examines five hip-hop classics that superbly sampled his brilliant work.

Here is the best of hip-hop this week ending April 25, 2025. Albums/EPs/Mixtapes ... off-kilter kicks and distorted soul samples. Ray Vaughn — The Good The Bad The Dollar Menu ...

From the golden age of rap to present day, look at (and listen to) some of the most iconic funk samples ever used in hip-hop, and watch WE WANT THE FUNK! on PBS.

You may already know that hip-hop didn’t start with platinum albums and sold-out stadium concerts. It began in the streets ...

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The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from Lola Brooke, Lil Baby, and Quavo. While it’s not the busiest week, there’s plenty to get into for fans of pretty much ...