Classix 102.9 will be shifting its format starting Saturday by adding Southern soul to its existing R&B songs from the late 1970s through the 1990s. Southern soul is a combination of styles including ...

Producers Fast Eddie and Joe Smooth mix at DJ International Studios in Chicago in 1990. Innovation was at the forefront of house and hip-hop. Raymond Boyd/Getty Images There was a time when artists ...

Quincy Jones' legacy will continue to be felt in Washington, where he inspired many and a place he considered home.

One nice spring day in May 2024, trumpeter/composer Ambrose Akinmusire and his band—a distinctive lineup of pianist Sam Harris, drummer Justin Brown, keyboard player Chiquitamagic, rapper-vocalist ...

A wintry mix creating headaches in Missouri and beyond prompted school closures Monday, just as many districts planned to resume after winter break. In a message Sunday night, the Springfield ...

On this day 45 years ago, “Rapper’s Delight” by the Sugarhill Gang became Hip-Hop’s first-ever Top 40 hit, marking a transformative moment in music history. Released in August 1979 by the ...

You may find yourself in a situation where you need a critical procedure, such as a hip replacement, only to be told that you aren’t eligible, even though your doctor provided the proper ...

2024 was an insane year for Hip-Hop. The year showed us there are no boundaries to the culture. We found that the old-school artists ... With its mix of raw energy, emotional depth, and inventive ...

Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things ...

You may find yourself in a situation where you need a critical procedure, such as a hip replacement, only to be told that you aren’t eligible, even though your doctor provided the proper referrals for ...