Albums like To Pimp a Butterfly and 1999 blend jazz harmonies with sharp lyricism, proving the genre’s deep connection. Hip-hop may keep evolving, but funk and jazz remain its heartbeat, fueling its ...

Funk Flex didn’t just host—he owned the stage. From lively interactions with the crowd to DJing between sets, his presence kept the energy booming throughout the night. A true showman, he created ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty/Johnny Nunez Funkmaster Flex reminisced on the beginnings of Hot 97 during his last 7 p.m. to midnight slot on Monday night.

George Clinton discusses the early days of sampling and how his music influenced hip-hop producers. He explains how “Atomic ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jeezy closed out the first evening at the 2023 Funk Fest at Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville, Ky. on Friday, June 16, 2023 ...

On August 11 1973, DJ Kool Herc and his sister Cindy threw the now legendary Back To School jam in the recreation room of 1520 Sedgewick Avenue in The Bronx, New York. Herc’s party represented a ...

Stacker explores the rich legacy of hip-hop by highlighting the journey of 25 pioneering icons. – Frank Micelotta/ImageDirect // Getty Images In the panorama of global music, hip-hop stands as a ...

Salt N Pepa play the Ford stage during Sunfest in downtown West Palm Beach on April 30, 2016. (Richard Graulich / The Palm Beach Post) Dayton is considered the Land of Funk. Here is why. Video by ...

How to encompass half a century of hip-hop? You start by acknowledging you can’t. Too many stars, too many songs, too many places, too many scandals: Hip-hop is an entire universe — a musical genre, ...

Funk Flex Responds to DJ Enuff Hot 97 Firing Allegations: 'Don't Play With Me' Enuff, who has been sacked from the station after 27 years, believes in his "heart" that Flex was the one who had him ...