Paramount+ has announced MIXTAPE, a documentary exploring one of Hip-Hop’s essential components. In celebration of Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary, the feature will delve into how the creation of mixtapes ...

Song sharing is one of the most—if not the most—vital parts of music fandom. A hundred years ago, the medium was the phonograph record. Today, whether on Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube, the playlist ...

In 1995, Outkast’s André 3000 and Big Boi walked onstage at the second Source Awards at New York City’s Paramount Theater, where the Atlanta duo had just been awarded best new group of the year by the ...

Before the Internet took over the music game and streaming platforms became king, the street mixtape reigned supreme and all of your favorite rappers knew that was the best way to get their name out ...

MP3s are bubbling thanks to the influx of streaming and the fact that a whole generation of classic hip-hop songs and mixtapes are not available on streaming services. Last year, vinyl sales surpassed ...

In 2003, T.I. and other Atlanta rappers created new subgenre of rap: trap music. Twenty years later, its influence is everywhere. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: About two minutes into the song, "Y'all Scared," ...

The site is experiencing technical issues. Before Apple Music and Spotify, there was a period when many rap fans listened to their favorite artists’ music via Datpiff. The 18-year-old audio platform ...

Doechii has been named Variety Hitmakers Hip-Hop Disruptor of the Year. The fiery Florida rapper looks back on how her fearlessly personal mixtape paved the path forward. Doechii isn’t just a rapper ...