‘My work is defined by my love of Black music. The ingenuity exhibited throughout history by Black musicians is what drives me to rethink approaches to architecture and design,’ Ford explains. ‘I ...

who famously labeled Hip Hop as "the Black CNN" for bringing the stories of the street to the mainstream, this story will include personal testimonies of the MCs, DJs, graffiti artists ...

“Sophie Bramly … managed between 1982 and 1984 to put her arms around all four of the hip-hop elements: the emcees, deejays, graffiti artists, and breakdancers.” Bramly’s work takes a holistic ...

black and unknown when they captured the historic images. “I want the reader to come away appreciating that hip-hop was born from a community (where) there were all these amazing image makers ...

Speaking with Wallpaper*, Boyd reflects upon the inspiration for the new Phaidon book ... There was no way that Dr. Dre and Snoop, or anyone else from hip hop culture would have been given the ...

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Hip-hop transcends mere musical expression; it is a culture that has left an indelible mark on millions globally, particularly black women. From the inception of hip-hop, black women have played a ...

Meanwhile, “Fight the Power” is the grandson of James Brown’s “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud” as the greatest hip-hop call to arms for the Black community.

Explore hip-hop and rap-related collections from across the Smithsonian that offer perspective ... worn by B-Girl Laneski National Museum of African American History and Culture Pair of white and ...

The beats that broke new ground. How hip hop emerged from underground New York into a global force for change and empowerment - as told by icons Chuck D, Ice-T, Run DMC and more.

November 2, 2024 • Musically, CHROMAKOPIA is the rap auteur's most confident album. Emotionally, it might be his most self-effacing, as it stares down a new set of responsibilities.

Today is National Black Voter Day, and the Hip Hop Caucus has officially kicked off its 2024 Respect My Vote! Campaign. The campaign aims to mobilize Black and brown communities ahead of one of ...