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Best of the Boroughs: How Queens Brought the Best And Worst Out Of Hip Hop
As hip hop celebrates its 50th year of existence, its stronghold on pop-culture remains ever-present. With…
How Upstate New York Brought Back “East Coast” Hip-Hop
NYC DOMINANCE
There is perhaps nothing more synonymous with hip-hop than New York City. The genre was birthed,…
The Story of Roxanne Shanté: Hip Hop’s First Female Icon
The milestone anniversary of one of the most influential and diverse music genres in history is here, as August…
Hearing Aide: AstroGun’s Authentic LP ‘The Underground Sessions’
AstroGun, a Queens-based alternative rock band, has released their new LP The Underground Sessions. The 11 tracks…
Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros Confirm September Tour Dates
Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros have recently confirmed that they will be performing select shows in Charlottesville,…
Album Review: Nas is Good but Hit-Boy Makes ‘Magic 2’
Rarely does a rapper of Nas' stature enhance his legacy with a late career-run. After all, hip hop is spearheaded…
Queens Public Library’s “Hip Hop 50 Summit,” Featuring Darryl…
On Aug. 3 and 4, the Queens Public Library (QPL) will be celebrating 50 years of hip hop with their "Hip Hop 50…
Wu-Tang Clan To Headline SiriusXM and Pandora’s Hip Hop 50 Celebration in…
Legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan has announced they are headlining “For the Love,” a collaboration between…
Nas Releases 5th Hit-boy Collab With ‘Magic 2’
Nas continues his prolific run with his 16th studio album, Magic 2. Since the release of Nasir in 2018 -- his…
Clipse Duo Pusha T and No Malice to Headline Genius’ IQ/BBQ
After teasing their return at Pharell's Louis Vuitton Fashion Show, legendary rap brothers Pusha T and No Malice…
Weezer’s Indie Rock Road Trip Makes Pit Stop At Forest Hills Stadium
The West Side Tennis Club welcomed Weezer to Forest Hills in Queens with open arms this past Thursday night (July…
Louis Armstrong House Museum Celebrates New Center Ahead of July 6 Opening
The internationally renowned Louis Armstrong House Museum in Corona, Queens held a ceremonial ribbon cutting with…
James Blake to Visit Knockdown Center on 2023 International Tour
Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer James Blake has announced dates for a…
Live At The Gantries Lineup Announced
Presented by the Kupferberg Center for the Arts, Live at the Gantries brings free music to the banks of the East…
Dead and Company Bid New York Goodnight at Citi Field
If it’s summertime and your 7 train is unusually filled with riders in tie-dye, you can be sure Dead & Company…
Jazz Jam All-Stars Announced for Third Annual Concert at Flushing Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall will host its Third Annual Jazz Jam All-Stars Concert on July 12 at 7:00 p.m, honoring the…
Re:SET Forest Hills Day 3: Steve Lacy Gave the World to his Fans and their Fathers
The Re:SET Concert Series closed its New York run at Forest Hills Stadium this past Sunday, June 18th. The…
Re:Set Forest Hills Day 2: 13,000 Boygenius Fans Crying with the Teenagers
The second day of the hotly anticipated Re:Set Concert Series brought Boygenius, Clairo, Dijon, and Bartees…
Re:SET Forest Hills Day 1: LCD Soundsystem Bring The Funk To The Tennis Courts
Re:SET Concert Series kicked off its three day run at Forest Hill Tennis Stadium this past Friday, June 16th. The…
From Asphalt to Lush Grass: Governors Ball 2023 Shines In New Home
Ten years ago in 2013, Kendrick Lamar made his way to Randall’s Island for a late afternoon set on the smaller of…
