As the world celebrates Hip-Hop’s 50 anniversary, AllHipHop.com endeavors to explore all the ways that the culture has permeated different art forms outside of rap music. The DNA of it is obvious … as ...

For more than 60 years, saxophonist and composer Gary Bartz has been a central figure in jazz history. But for some reason, he hasn't received his due. With that said, the late jazz critic Stanley ...

One Long Island musician will honor another when Wyandanch rapper Rakim performs Saturday afternoon to celebrate the 97th birthday of the late jazz saxophonist John Coltrane. The show will take place ...

Initially regarded as a promising east coast underground hip hop dj, Mc and aerosol artist in the early 80’s Victor Valente (known in the 80’s to Mid 90’s as Super V.) has expanded his reach in the ...

In 1979, a Boston funk saxophonist named Prince Charles Alexander released his debut album. That same year he began hearing “Rapper’s Delight” by the Sugarhill Gang. He wasn’t impressed. “Three guys ...

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