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Editorial essay about linguistic, vocabulary, and social values hidden within Hip-Hop music.

Appealing to the 16 to 24 year old age group, hip hop music is the second most popular genre falling closely behind classical music. With the Christian influence steadily impacting hip hop, the genre is guaranteed to fall into the top music selection.

You'll find the most qualified hip-hop dance professionals and instructors at Dance 411 Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.

There was a time in hip hop music that women could vibe with it and not worry about being insulted. But those days are over now that rap has taken over. When will hip hop come back?

This article outlines the pioneers in Hip-Hop, the latest news on the pioneers of Hip-Hop, how new school Hip-Hop and old school Hip-Hop relate, and the attitudes of the media with old school artists.

Does MTV represent hip-hop and rap culture better than BET?

If you are a fan of hip hop music and you love to dance, then you may be interested in opening your own hip hop dance class

Images and concepts portrayed in Hip Hop and Rap music are eroding values in the Black community.

This article looks at some new hip-hop and R&B artists who have had success in music in 2006.

Artist honored this year included: The Beastie Boys, Afrika Bambaataa, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, MC Lyte, Rakim, Russell Simmons and The Wu-Tang Clan.

A brief look back with good tastes in music as we discuss the influences of Rap/Hip-Hop throughout urban communities.

Hip-hop fashion has been one of the most successful newly found industries in the world today. This trendy style originated from the urban streets of New York.

Natalie Fasnacht conducted a study among white college students that reveals a disheartening fact about rap music. The more widespread the mainstream success, the less it is actually empowering the African-American community.

Introducing the work of Empress as a new singer/song writer of hip hop rap and pop music

get to know Empress and her new adventure in the music industry.

Over the last 20 years since the gangsta raps of Ice T and N.W.A. filled radio waves with vivid depictions of death and despair in American inner cities, violence has been embedded in the back of peoples minds whenever they hear the word "rap".

Most anticipated female rap releases, the list includes Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, Trina and others.

Rap and Hiphop really took off in the 90s. Here are the top 10 rap songs of that decade.

Counting down the best from rap and hiphop over the past 3 decades.

Time to go old school and count down the best from the early days of rap.

This is a creative essay that looks at why rap and hip-hop have taken such a commanding force in pop culture. It also examines the effect that it is creating.

Definitely a controversial genre, to say the least.

Lady Chavez interviews a music group each week for her blog

From Run DMC to Beyonce, this list of best hip hop videos explores the themes that are central to the whole original purpose of hip hop music such as social issues over today's more commonconcepts of bling and ego.

When did the grown men disappear from Hip Hop and R&B?

Rap artists on the Rhymesayers label wax poetic on the state of affairs in the hip-hop nation.

A guide to the best places in Manhattan, New York City for hip hop dance classes on all levels, whether for fun or serious study.

If you live in Columbus, Ohio and are looking to improve your "skillz" in Hip Hop, check out these dance studios that offer classes.

Terrance Dean's new hip-hop memoir to expose rappers on the down-low

Miri Ben-Ari releases her debut hip-hop album. Instead of just violin solos with hip-hop beats serving as the background, the album is packed with hip-hop's biggest stars peforming over hot beats blessed with her soulful violin.

For those of you interested in hip hop dance classes in the Lee County, Florida area, it is a great way to spend your free time, something for your children to get involved in, that is good for them.

The video production aspect of hip hop is ever-growing, and sometimes these producers do not get proper respect. It is time to pay homage to those producers behind the art of hip-hop video production. Let's start with the top ten hip-hop videos for summer 2008.

A selection of places where people in Denver and Boulder, Colorado, can take quality hip hop dance classes and lessons.

In a controversial move, rapper Nas has titled his newest album, "Hip Hop is Dead", apparently citing that the genre has grown stagnate. With rappers moving in different steps though, such as Mos Def or Kanye West, does this have any credence.

Hip-hop tours offer a unique opportunity to see the history of hip-hop firsthand -- and even get VIP access to some clubs.

In the late '60s in the Bronx DJs were digging for the musical foundations of hip-hop.

Teachers blame hip hop for contributing to the bad grammar students use. Now there is a program using hip hop to improve student's grammar and beyond.

Who's allowed to act hip hop? Apparently, only some people in society can get away with it. For the rest, accusations of racism and insensitivity arise.

Hip-Hop is the epitome of a young, urban progressive America endowed with talent, intelligence and influence. Hip-Hop is also the mask behind the darkness of a culture that glorifies misogyny and crime.

Do you understand what hip-hop is?

Hip-Hop has a stylistic trend of flashiness that appeals to teenagers who pledge allegiance to the popular culture. College and high-school students perceive it as a sort of party music.

If you enjoy hip-hop, no doubt you've noticed certain trends that continue to pop up in a variety of albums. In no time, you too can be throwin' bows and ridin' spinnas, just follow my easy hip-hop template!

Article looks at what were the top ten hip hop songs for 2006.

Wylde Bunch, a 10-member alternative hip-hop group from Los Angeles, released their newest self-titled EP this week. Its sports anthems and upbeat lyrics establish the album as a staple of athletic events across the country.

With inner city and rural youth everywhere seeking direction for their lives through media, music and entertainment, was the awards a reflection of unity in the industry or just another ploy to keep viewers buying into the "glamourous life."

Minneapolis has a thriving hip-hop scene, I uncovered it. Mazta I is an underground hip-hop heavy weight.

This article talks about some of VH1 Hip Hop Honorees.

It is very unfortunate that some of the most notable and affluent people in hip-hop culture are spending their money quite frivolously. But it's their money, so who cares, right?

A research paper comparing and contrasting country and hip hop music, showing that they have much more in common than one would think.

This upcoming fall season has a lineup of some of the biggest names in rap & hip-hop that will be releasing new material and hopefully resurrecting a genre that has declined over the years.

This article is about the influence James Brown's music had on hip hop music.

Are Hip Hop artists to blame for the misconduct of our youth?

Hip-hop's not all hos and ice. Here are a few hip-hop artists looking to make a difference socially and politically.

Nerdcore Hip Hop is the new rising fad. I review the top five nerdcore songs from the latest nerdcore compilation available at rhymetorrents.com, Nerdcore Compilation Volume Five, Exclusively on Associated Content.

When Illmatic was released in 1994, not many people thought that it would become quite possibly the best hip-hop album of all time. Nas surprised everyone with his debut and secured his place in hip-hop music history.

Hip Hop is at a crossroads and its time to take a look at the best of the genre.

From the live365 network, The Bassment provides Underground Hip Hop.

The first thing that a listener needs to know before listening to Donuts is that J Dilla was way more complex than most other hip hop artists today. If a person likes the newest Lil' Jon or 50 Cent track, they will most likely not enjoy Donuts very much.

Hip-hop artists have long been stereotyped as shallow materialists with little regard for their society, but some rappers are out to change the public opinion of their art form.

The four person group called POETREE teases the line between hip-hop and spoken word on the streets of Chicago.

B-boys and b-girls everywhere can go to 64th & Kedzie to learn about governmental issues, learn to breakdance, and hang out with people their own age at the University of Hip-Hop.

People envolved in the hip hop community have forgotten the basis of this culture. Artists have exausted the possibilty of hip hop having any conscious meaning anymore.

Hip-Hop Jewelry Becoming Mainstream Fashion

I thought I had heard everything about the politics of hip-hop. That was until I heard from Davey D. He spoke on many different facets of the impact the hip-hop world has on our culture - and how it is a culture all in itself.

Kanye West's new album, Late Regisration, is changing the face of hip-hop. How did this backpack-toting producer acheive his lofty ambitions and answer his toughest critics?

I don't know about anyone else but to me modern day hip hop is garbage!

If the back bone of Hip-Hop is the DJ, then some may say that the back bone of keeping this culture alive belongs to them as well.

Attention all music journalists, interns, and enthusiasts; hip-hop music production may never change!

Hip Hop jewelry collectors have demonstrated the popularity of dog tag pendants in modern day bling fashion.

Hip Hop has over the years influenced popular trends, fashion, language and culture in general. Businesses catering to the Hip Hop industry are on the rise.

Article talks about the best places to find hip hop news on the web.

My opinion on why I feel Hip Hop has been repeatedly used as a scapegoat for what is going on in society today. Defending the music that many of us enjoy and grew up on.

A Tribe Called Quest is a hip-hop group who was active throughout the 1980's and 1990's. This group had numerous successes that are noteworthy.

Will Power's Hip-Hop rendition of Aeschylus' tragedy, The Seven Against Thebes, takes an archaic play and turns it into a modern exciting, spectacle that audiences today can enjoy.

As the record industry continues to be reeling from both legal and illegal downloads, it seems they have a new facet to worry about; especially in the hip-hop genre, where mixtapes have become better buys than studio-released albums.

Hip Hop fashion in the 80's and 90's revealed a new approach to style and dress.

This is the first in a series of reviews in my "Unearthing Gems" project: an effort to expose lesser-known hip-hop talents from all over the states to a wider audience.

A classic hip-hop album. A classic hip-hop album. A classic hip-hop album.

Infectious hooks, head-bobbing beats, and ill lyrics-that's how Holy Hip Hop musician M.A.J.O.R.S. brings it. But he knows it's not just about making people bob their heads; it's about touching their hearts.

Rapper Common represents the best that Hip-Hop has to offer. If the first "The People" is any indication, his new CD "Finding Forever" will be a classic.

Hip-Hop should internally examine its so-called morals, values, principles and integrity within the culture and the music which serves as its soundtrack.

It's a cold day today and everybody is gathered in memory of Hip-hop, Kool Herc is seated next to Grandmaster Flash with a sad expression on his face mumbling something along the lines of how no father should ever have to outlive his child.

Hip Hop is not your fault.

The spread of Hip-Hop all over the world will ensure that it continues to thrive in spite of Soundscan numbers.

DJ Vlad, AKA the Butcher, is a well known DJ in the mixtape game. A resume doesn't get much bigger than the one he totes around. DJ Vlad has worked with many well-known artists in the hip hop industry.

Is Hip Hop still looked at as an art form or just trash music? Is Hip Hop the voice of the streets or a playground for the idle minds of black youth?

This installment of Hip Hop Classics, will feature classic albums from The Game, Warren G, DJ Quik,, The Pharcyde and Souls Of Mischief.

Analyzing the undetermined goals of early hip-hop culture.

When I searched for Conscious hip hop Wikipedia provided me with a VERY long list of conscious hip hop artists, and sadly I only recognize a small portion of the list and am only familiar with an even smaller portion of the music of these artists.

If you've always wanted to learn how to hip hop dance, the internet is a great place to start!

Oprah perpetuates the stereotype of hip hop without even giving the real artists, not the radio pop artists, a chance.

Bill O'Reilly recently criticized Nas, who he called a gangster rapper, and the administration of Virginia Tech for allowing Nas to perform at the Virginia Tech memorial concert for the tragic school shooting.

Here is a list of the best places on the web to get the latest information on Hip Hop and R&B.

The debates about the content, influence and direction of hip-hop music leave many wondering if the condition of the urban art form is terminal.

Interview with Hip-Hop artist, TWOFACE. Highlighting career, journey to success (Highs and lows), goals, etc.

There are a lot of sites out there to download hip hop instrumentals and beats. The problems are that a lot of these sites are way overpriced, but way to "underproduced." I am going to tell you what to look for in a hip hop beats site, and what has worked for me.