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Sampling the Soul: How Hip-Hop Borrowed from Jazz & Funk

Albums like To Pimp a Butterfly and 1999 blend jazz harmonies with sharp lyricism, proving the genre’s deep connection. Hip-hop may keep evolving, but funk and jazz remain its heartbeat, fueling its ...
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‘Holla If Ya Hear Me’: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opens new 50 years of hip-hop exhibit

CLEVELAND — In celebration of hip-hop's 50 years, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland is preparing to debut a new exhibit known as Holla If Ya Hear Me this summer. “The exhibit will feature ...
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8 Iconic Hip-Hop Songs That Sampled James Brown’s Funk.

(ThyBlackMan.com) When we talk about the DNA of hip-hop, three words always come up: James Brown. Breakbeats. From the moment DJs like Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash first looped those funk grooves ...
Rolling Stone

Trueno Celebrates Hip-Hop’s Global History — and Future — on ‘El Último Baile’

When Argentine rap star Trueno got into the studio to make El Último Baile, he knew he wanted to use the record to pay tribute to hip-hop’s storied, diverse history. “It began as a way to celebrate ...
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The Internet Returns With New Visuals For “Roll (Burbank Funk)”

(AllHipHop News) Odd Future may not be officially running together as a collective any longer, but the OFWGKTA-associated band known as The Internet is back with a new video. The musicians reassembled ...