…acclaimed by critics as a classic album of Hip Hop’s Golden Age and new school aesthetic. The album’s abstract rhymes in strange syncopations laid on top of sampling experiments proved…
…features an epic drum break that has been sampled countless times by Hip Hop artists over the years. In this piece, we’ll be exploring ten of the most iconic Hip…
…to become a Hip Hop anthem. Beyond its musicality, “Rock The Bells” holds a special place in the annals of Hip Hop history due to its impact on live performances….
Top 40 Hip Hop Songs 1995: 1995 was another monumental year for Hip Hop, and a pivotal one as well. Because of infamous speeches by Deathrow representatives Suge Knight and…
There’s a reason that “Fight the Power” by Public Enemy is my favorite Hip Hop song of all time. It is the first Hip Hop song I ever loved. I…
Emceeing or rapping, simply put, is the primary vocal style in Hip Hop music characterized by spoken word or rhythmic chant. Singing is part of Hip Hop, and many vocalists…
…Hip Hop preferences, these honorable mentions are joints worth exploring. Dive into this list at your own pace, and you’re sure to stumble upon a hidden Hip Hop gem or…
Top 40 Hip Hop Songs 1986: this was the last transitional year between Hip Hop’s Old School and its Golden Age. In 1985 we saw Def Jam take over and…
KRS-ONE is considered to be a pioneer in Hip Hop and credited as one of the first artists to create “conscious” rap. His group, Boogie Down Productions, originally consisting of…
This was another great year for Hip Hop, the second year of arguably the strongest 5 year period in Hip Hop ever – 1992 through 1996 – a period that…
In this piece, we will take a deep dive into one of the most legendary albums in the history of Hip Hop – Nas’s Illmatic. Released in 1994, Illmatic marked…
At HHGA, we have an inherent love for lists, and our “The Best Hip Hop Albums Ever” compilation stands as the ultimate testament to that passion. While many lists on…