From Illmatic to The Chronic, these are the most important—and greatest—rap albums of the ’90s. One rule changed everything: no repeat artists.
The 1990s is often referred to as the golden age of hip-hop. During that era, rap music gained more attention from mainstream audiences, regional music such as East Coast vs. West Coast was prevalent, ...
While rap music was born in the 1970s with groups like The Sugarhill Gang, it was codified in the 1980s with outfits like Run-DMC. But it was the 1990s when everything fell into place and the genre ...
The craze for ‘90s nostalgia continues in the music world, with many artists celebrating the anniversaries of popular singles or albums. Add Vanilla Ice to the list, as he touts the 35th anniversary ...
KQED: In the ’90s, California Music Channel Became the MTV of Bay Area Rap
Andy Kawanami and Chuy Gomez (left to right) hosted ‘Hip Hop Friday’ on the California Music Channel in the ’90s. The channel became a crucial outlet for Bay Area rappers on their way to national ...
In the ’90s, California Music Channel Became the MTV of Bay Area Rap
In August, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of our beloved hip-hop music, artists, and culture. The little genre that few believed would make it grew to become a global sensation, and we celebrated ...
Hip-hop was first created in 1973 in the Bronx, but it wasn't until the '90s that West Coast rappers truly showcased their unique sound on another level. The cool thing about West Coast rap, it's not ...