Believing conspiracy theories dismisses the pain and turmoil that the artist would’ve been experiencing.
Read MoreGenius relies on how many white men are excelling in a specific area – in general and in music.
Read MoreAs hip hop became a more popular genre in New York, the boroughs began battling over who could take the most credit.
Read MoreHere’s how a few artists have been affected by this transition, and how they are dealing with the aftermath.
Read MoreBlack and woman-owned healing spaces are crucial. Intersecting music with movement and mindfulness, I found their framework immediately appealing, and clung to the idea of meeting Liddell and Fulton one day.
Read MoreA growing list of artists claim sobriety is a small or large part of their identity.
Read MoreThe scene has changed over the past few decades, however, there are still spaces around the city where the origins of hip hop can be felt and experienced – if you know where to look. Here is a list of known and lesser-known hip hop landmarks, organized by borough.
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Read MoreEvery Sunday since 1994, New Yorkers and people around the world have traveled to 555 Edgecombe Avenue Apartment #3F. Here, they enjoy two hours of live jazz music in Marjorie Eliot’s living room.
Read MoreWhen it comes to creating songs, while most (if not all) the credit is given to singers and songwriters, producers and engineers are an often overlooked piece to the puzzle.
Read MoreQueensbridge Houses, named after the Queensboro Bridge and known simply as “Queensbridge,” “The Bridge,” or “QB,” is the largest housing project in New York City and the largest in North America.
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