Stetsasonic: The Pioneers of Hip-Hop Bands (video)
Stetsasonic was one of the first hip-hop groups to perform with a full band and use live instrumentation, pioneering a unique sound that influenced acts...
Jurassic 5’s Reunion Tour Celebrates Their Old-School Legacy
Jurassic 5 reunited in 2013 after a six-year hiatus, bringing their influential old-school hip-hop sound back to stages worldwide on a celebrated reunion tour....
80s music –
Explore the iconic sounds of 80s music that defined a generation. Discover the R&B and hip-hop classics that shaped urban culture in the eighties....
Fat Boys’ Prince Markie Dee has Died
Prince Markie Dee of legendary Hip-Hop group The Fat Boys has died at age 52 from heart failure. Mark Anthony Morales was a pioneering figure...
Jalil & Grandmaster Dee Honor John Ecstasy Fletcher
Whodini members Jalil and Grandmaster Dee honor their late bandmate John 'Ecstasy' Fletcher with an emotional tribute performance of 'Friends.'...
Hip-Hop Says Bye to One of Its Pioneers – R.I.P Kool DJ AJ
Hip-hop pioneer Kool DJ AJ has died at age unknown on September 9th. The legendary DJ was instrumental in Kurtis Blow's career and worked from...
CBS Radio Launches Rhythm & Old School Station in Vegas
CBS Radio launches Q100.5 in Las Vegas, featuring today's rhythm hits and classic old school tracks. The new station plays artists like Beyoncé and LL...
Old School Hip-Hop Format Breaks Record in Indianapolis
Indianapolis radio station 93.9 The Beat jumped from #15 to #1 in ratings after switching to old school hip-hop format in December, proving the genre's...
WBLS INTRODUCES “CIROC SATURDAYS” WITH DJ CHUCK CHILLOUT
WBLS 107.5 FM launches 'Ciroc Saturdays' featuring legendary DJ Chuck Chillout every Saturday night. The show focuses on classic R&B and Hip-Hop hits from icons...
Doug E Fresh & Slick Rick at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw
Hip-hop legends Doug E Fresh and Slick Rick the Ruler will perform at a free concert Thursday at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza as part of...
DJ Kode Wred
DJ Kode Wred has been grinding as a DJ and turntablist since 1985, serving 11 years at WAMO 106 and continuing to supply mixes for...
LC aka Metro Beatz
LC aka Metro Beatz, CEO of MOCRadio.com, has been DJing for 30 years since age 10. He hosts the 'MOC Old Skool Mix Party' on...
93.5 KDAY LA Knocks Out Radio Competition
93.5 KDAY Los Angeles ranks 12th in the nation's second-largest radio market with a niche old school hip-hop format and weak signal, proving independent stations...
Biz Markie Takes Over The Thowback At Noon On Hot 97
Legendary rapper Biz Markie takes control of Hot 97's popular Throwback At Noon segment, bringing classic hip-hop hits to midday radio....
Ice T on Rapping and MC’ing with Sway
Ice T shares insights on the art of rapping and MC skills during his appearance on Sway in the Morning. The hip-hop legend discusses the...