Welcome to The State of R&B, ESSENCE’s look at the past, present and future of rhythm and blues. In this piece, ESSENCE editor Rivéa Ruff reports on the blending of hip-hop and R&B. Since the ...

Any conversation regarding the historical context of rap music will almost certainly rely heavily on the near ritualistic practice of sampling, essentially using older songs as the basis as the basis ...

We offer up a goldmine of beats, loops, one-shots and multi-samples inspired by hip-hop's heyday, complete with vinyl crackle ...

Hip-hop has grown beyond a music genre into a global movement, transcending languages and cultures. Originating from African traditions and evolving in the South Bronx, it became a powerful platform ...

Are you ready to immerse yourself in the beats and rhythms that have shaped generations? Look no further than the upcoming Tropical Heatwave Concert on May 4th at the historic Cuban Club in Ybor. This ...