Jimmy Cliff’s 1972 film The Harder They Come laid the groundwork for hip-hop culture, blending authentic street narratives ...

Iggy Azalea is officially closing the door on her rap career.

U-Roy, the influential reggae artist who specialized in the art of toasting and whose style became a key precursor in the early development of hip-hop, has died at the age of 78. The singer and ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxi Priest, one of the most celebrated reggae fusion artists of all time, is making a massive move to re-ignite world music. The legendary reggae vocalist ...

Kingston, Jamaica born-and-bred vocalist Ewart Beckford, better known as the reggae artist U-Roy, died on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at his home in Jamaica. He was 78 years old. An influential singer of ...

Before going solo, artists like Dr. Dre, JT, and Method Man helped lead successful rap crews. Check out part one of standout ...

CONCORD — Shaun “Shauny B” Smith is an artist and magazine owner who publishes Knocksmith Magazine about twice a year. Having ...

On Nov. 7, The Blue Note hosts rap legend Talib Kweli, and platforms local rappers Damoe Donjuan, Reaceyung and Tef Poe ...

— -- Anuhea Jenkins has made a name for herself as an island reggae singer, but she says her career could have taken a completely different direction. When she was growing up, the Hawaii native ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - An East Texas hip-hop artist is producing beats inspired by his own journey of faith. Justin Oliver, who performs as ‘JOliver,’ made the switch to Christian rap earlier this ...

Josh Atkins, a 16-year-old Christian rap artist, will be featured Friday at a music festival in Buffalo. As a young artist, music has helped Atkins overcome struggles with mental health. Submitted ...