Nasty-Nes Rodriguez Remembered for Impact on Hip-Hop Culture
Nasty-Nes Rodriguez, legendary hip-hop DJ and radio personality, is remembered for his pivotal role in New York's hip-hop scene during the 1990s....
Beatport Unveils the Beatport Next Class of 2024
Beatport unveils its Next Class of 2024, expanding from 8 to 12 emerging electronic artists from around the globe. The development program champions rising talent...
Boris Brejcha’s Masked Mystery Adds Edge
Boris Brejcha's signature mask creates an enigmatic persona that's transforming electronic music's nightlife culture. The mysterious DJ aesthetic adds theatrical edge to modern club experiences....
Impact Record Pool Founder Dannie “Fut” James Has Died
Impact Record Pool founder Dannie 'Fut' James has died from bone cancer complications. The music industry legend passed away Thursday after battling the disease....
What Happened to Radio?
Black radio faces decline as listeners shift to Spotify and streaming. Oversyndication eliminated DJ career paths, creating talent shortages while podcasters bypass traditional radio entirely....
5 Divine DJs You Should Follow on IG to Catch a Vibe
Discover 5 talented DJs using Instagram to keep the party alive since the pandemic. These skilled masters bring passion and expertise to their social media...
Beatport and Twitch Announce Exclusive Live Streaming Music
Beatport and Twitch announce exclusive partnership for weekly live streaming content featuring electronic music artists and DJs. The collaboration includes artist residencies and showcases from...
Beatport Adds Dance/Electro Pop Genre
Beatport launches new Dance/Electro Pop genre category, recognizing the evolution of commercial dance music that blends electronic sounds with pop elements....
Where is the Black DJ Making Millions in EDM Music?
Radio Facts explores the lack of Black representation in the multi-million dollar EDM industry, featuring an interview with Black EDM artist Jay Salter....
Parody of DJ’s Over-Hyped Club Commercials
Hilarious social media parody exposes how DJs constantly over-hype club events and party promotions. Viral video perfectly captures the exaggerated marketing tactics used in nightlife....
McDonald’s Flavor Battle DJ Competition Winner
DJ Rhetorik wins McDonald's 2015 Flavor Battle DJ Competition, taking home $10,000 prize. The New York DJ beat finalists from LA and Chicago at NYC's...
Ebro Darden & Mister Cee Make Radio History
Hot 97's Ebro Darden made radio history by publicly supporting DJ Mister Cee's sexuality over skills, sparking worldwide conversation about acceptance in hip-hop....
Why are they still called "MIXTAPES?"
Mixtapes evolved from DJ mix recordings in the 90s to rapper showcase tools in the 2000s. Major artists like Drake now use mixtapes to break...
Daniel M. Johnson | DJ Drastic
Daniel M. Johnson, known professionally as DJ Drastic, has made significant contributions to hip-hop and radio culture. Learn about his career and impact on the...
DJ Music: How Sound Improves Health
New scientific studies confirm music's healing properties, showing it reduces cortisol levels and aids recovery. Research supports what DJs and music practitioners have long believed...
DJ Pauly D Chops it up w/ DJ Whoo Kid about his New Album?
DJ Pauly D sits down with DJ Whoo Kid to discuss his upcoming album and music projects. The Jersey Shore star opens up about his...
will.i.am on DJ’ing, Hip-Hop, & New Album
Will.i.am opens up about the decline of traditional DJ culture and hip-hop's collective memory loss while discussing his upcoming album release....
Hank Spann’s Final Send Off
DJ Hank Spann's son Master DJ Tony Soul will spread the music legend's ashes in the ocean. The respected DJ honors his father's legacy with...
DJ Hero Debuts Oct 27 (Video)
Activision's DJ Hero video game launches October 27, celebrating DJ culture with interactive turntable gameplay. The game showcases the evolution of DJ artistry from radio...