Rap

Bridging the gap between The Bronx and the Dominican Republic, Chacka’s energy did just that this past weekend at the Bronx Music Hall on Saturday, April 18. Raised in the Bronx, Chacka showed out for the city's people and the…

Music has the power to bring people together in the name of solidarity. Throughout protest history, there have always been songs to aide in carrying the cries for social justice. Protest music came into mainstream popularity during the…

Autocamp Catskills Sounds Outside will feature Bartees Strange with an open-air performance set against the backdrop of the Catskill Mountains. The immersive experience will take place on Sunday, September 28 at 6:30pm. …

February 14 is a traditionally a day of love, special dinners, and flowers. For old school hip hop fans in Rochester, this February 14 was more about power, respect, and having a voice as MC Lyte dropped by Water Street Music Hall to…

There is perhaps nothing more synonymous with hip-hop than New York City. The genre was birthed, nourished, and has continuously evolved thanks to the five boroughs. From hip-hop’s Jamaican influence to its eventual inception on the…

Post Malone is no stranger to Western NY. Growing up just outside of Syracuse brought this booming artist out to Darien Lake July 17. He gathered not just his family, but also dedicated fans who sold out this venue effortlessly.  Photo…

Nas continues his prolific run with his 16th studio album, Magic 2. Since the release of Nasir in 2018 -- his first under his Mass Appeal label -- the legendary rapper has been on a resurgent run. That's to say nothing of Nas' status…

The Brooklyn Public Library recently unveiled a tribute exhibition "The Book Of HOV," in honor of legendary rapper Jay-Z. The exhibit, divided up between key elements of Jay's career, is available for free to anyone with a library card.…

In a year where hip hop is on a commercial downturn, it's nice to see an essential part of the culture remains. This latest edition of rap beef kicked-off with Jim Jones challenging Pusha T's validity among rap's royalty on various hip hop…