The legacy of the TR-808’s boom transcends genre—touching on everything from hip-hop and R&B to techno and house. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the legendary drum machine, a group of [...]
The power of hip hop lies in unleashing raw creativity. With two turntables and a microphone it’s possible to explore an infinite variety of musical adventures. And some people don’t even need [...]
In a rare, in-depth interview, Q-Tip, the Abstract, a.k.a. Kamaal Ibn John Fareed talks to CNBC’s Jon Fortt for an episode of the Fortt Knox Podcast. They discuss the state of the music [...]
N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode the guys sit with the legendary Naughty By Nature! Vin Rock, DJ Kay Gee and Treach talk about the early years of their career, their take [...]
Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) On His Favorite Musicians, Chappelle & New Art | Full Interview | MSNBC Artist Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) talks to MSNBC anchor Ari Melber in this extended interview from [...]