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New York Series: The Story Behind “City of Gods”
The longevity of the hip hop era has yet to cease. Its influence within the music industry, as well as the…
Tacos & Tequila Festival Brings HipHop Throwbacks to Buffalo
Some of hip-hop’s biggest names from the 2000s are heading to Buffalo this summer for a full day of music, food,…
Summer Jam 2025: Hip-Hop’s Legacy Meets a New Era at the Prudential Center
Hot 97’s Summer Jam has long been a staple in hip-hop culture, a rite of passage that signals the start of summer…
Public Enemy Releases Heavy Hitter “March Madness”
Public Enemy has released a new track titled "March Madness", which packs a heavier politically motivated punch…
Lil Wayne Announces Tha Carter VI Tour With Four NY Shows
Five-time Grammy Award winner and iconic rapper Lil Wayne has announced the Tha Carter VI Tour, a North American…
Fight the Power: A Relevant Anthem, Then and Now
When it comes to protest songs, Public Enemy’s “Fight the Power” not only goes down in history as one of the…
The Weeknd Shatters Records With 3 Sold-Out MetLife Shows on “After Hours…
The Weeknd performed three record-breaking consecutive sold-out shows at Metlife Stadium, in East Rutherford, New…
“Doin’ It”: LL Cool J’s NYC Classic
“Doin’ It” is a steamy rap classic from 1995, brought to life by hip-hop legends LL Cool J and LeShaun. The track…
NEMS Brings the Bing Bong Energy to S.O.B.’s in Explosive NYC Show
On Thursday, May 29th, Gorilla NEMS turned up the heat at S.O.B.'s in NYC with a gritty, high-energy performance…
New York Series: Onyx Struts their New York Walk
There was a time in history where hip hop gave insight into the issues facing the Black race. But as the…
2025 Capital Concert Series Lineup Announced
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) has unveiled its lineup for the 2025 Capital Concert Series,…
Strong Island’s JVC Force on the LIMEHOF Podcast
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast proudly presents a special episode spotlighting two…
Ja Rule’s “New York”: How the City Began a War Within from One…
Hit records celebrating a city are supposed to bring people together. Take Ja Rule’s 2004 smash single “New York,”…
New York State Fair 2025 Concert Lineup
The New York State Fair has announced their 2025 performers, including Scotland sensations Red Hot Chilli Pipers,…
New York Series: Cam’ron and Jay – Z team up on ‘Welcome to New York City’
The city of New York is used to being serenaded. Entertainers famous and obscure alike have sung the city's…
Hurri Haran Gets Possessive in the Best Way on “Stingy”
Trinidadian-American rapper/singer Hurri Haran, based in Brooklyn, has dropped his latest love track, “Stingy,”…
Good Vibes Only: Wiz Khalifa & Sean Paul Unite for 2025 Summer Tour
Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul have announced their 2025 co-headlining Good Vibes Only Tour across North America this…
Outline Festival Announces Summer Edition at Knockdown Center
Celebrating its fifth year as New York City's most distinct and experimental showcase of independent music, …
The Soulquarians: A Cultural Revolution in Soul and Hip-Hop
The late 1990s seemed like a revival for musical styles that had lost their prior appeal while also propelling…
All Things Go 2025 NYC Lineup Revealed: Djo, Clairo & Lucy Dacus to Headline…
All Things Go is officially back and better than ever in New York City for its second year in a row. Organizers…