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History and evolution of hip-hop explored in new book by The Roots' Questlove

The new book, put together with author Ben Greenman, explores "the creative and cultural forces that made and shaped hip-hop"

The Roots' Questlove is publishing another book. Hip-Hop Is History will explore the development of the genre from its origins through to the present day...

Legal bill preventing use of rap lyrics in court comes into effect in California

Killer Mike and Meek Mill were among the artists present for the virtual signing ceremony of the bill into law

A legal bill preventing the use of rap lyrics as evidence in court has come into effect in California. The California state legislature's Assembly Bill...

Tyler, the Creator breaks record for largest vinyl sales week for a rap album

Vinyl copies of 'Call Me If You Get Lost' were sold exclusively through the star's web store

Tyler, the Creator has broken the record for the biggest vinyl sales week for a rap album in over 30 years. His Grammy-winning sixth studio...

He shared a clip of the moment via Instagram

Run-DMC's Rev Run, AKA Joseph Simmons, has shared an amusing clip of himself rapping classic track 'It's Tricky' while pulled up next to a fan...

The crown was worn and signed by Biggie shortly before he was killed.

The Notorious B.I.G's iconic plastic crown was sold for almost $600,000 at a hip-hop memorabilia auction in New York yesterday (September 15th).

The crown (pictured above), which...

The clash will take place next week

Snoop Dogg and DMX will face off in a battle for the next Verzuz clash.

Launched in March, the Verzuz series is a clash concept...

‘Grey Area’ is the most raw and direct record yet from Little Simz. DJ Mag talks to the MC and visionary about being in the...

As listeners to the best music in 2019, we’ve become used to the fact that the stuff we dig probably won’t find its way into...

The party takes place this Sunday (31st July)...

Claptone brings his The Masquerade event to Ibiza for the first time on Sunday 31st July, making the party’s debut on the White Isle at...

We've got two pairs of VIP tickets up for grabs...

We’re giving away 2 pairs of VIP tickets to Andy C’s biggest solo UK gig to date, an ‘All Night’ event at London’s legendary Alexandra...

on a ragga tip xl recordings

Lifting the vocals from Jah Screechy’s reggae standard 'Walk & Skank’, SL2’s‘On A Ragga Tip’ surfed the hardcore rave wave at the turn of the 1990s before crossing over to bring breakbeats and bass into the pop charts. The track has transcended genres and styles to stand alone as an enduring dance classic. Joe Roberts calls up Slipmatt, aka Matt Nelson — the ’S’ in SL2 — to learn its story

‘Ey ey ba day ba wadladie day’ The opening lyrics to SL2’s ‘On A Ragga Tip’ immediately come up when you type its title into...

UK rap and drill Youtube video takedown requests by Met Police increased 300% in 2021

Nearly 97% of requests to remove clips were approved by the Google-owned video giant, according to a new VICE report.

London's Metropolitan Police sent YouTube triple the number of UK rap and drill video takedown requests in 2021 than in the previous year. A new...

DJ Mag catches up with three of UK rap and drill’s most active and influential engineers — Manon Grandjean, Dukus and Sean D — to...

The numbers don’t lie; UK rap and drill sits at the head of the top table of British popular music. Dave’s latest, ‘We’re All Alone...

'Planet Love: Early Transmissions 1991-95' will be released in June

A number of rare ‘90s trance tracks will be released on a new compilation from Safe Trip.

Amsterdam-based DJ/producer Young Marco, who launched his Safe...

The debut album from the group lands in April

Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Too $hort, and E-40 have formed a new hip-hop supergroup.

Dubbed Mt. Westmore, the supergroup of West Coast rappers was first...