On BBC 3 (5th January 2011), a documentary about the possible exploitation of women in music videos aired causing a stir on most social networking sites.

Jan 6, 2011 - Stefan Jeffrey

A genre characterized by funk and soul rhythms overlaid with heavy drumbeats, Hip Hop can trace its origins back to the early 1970s and New York street emcees.

Aug 12, 2009 - Matthew Van Cura

As western hip hop music becomes more popular among the youth of Japan, more and more Japanese hip hop artists are coming to the surface.

Aug 12, 2010 - Veena Ambikapathy

Do you like hip hop but get tired of hearing about benjamins, expensive cars, and easy women? Welcome to the world of nerdcore.

Sep 8, 2011 - Beau Harmon

Move over Vanessa Mae, here comes a new challenger to the crown of Crossover Classical Violinist Extraordinaire - Miri Ben-Ari.

Sep 17, 2008 - Cheryn Tan

What are the origins of rap music? What is hip hop culture? From break dancing to turntablism to fashion to graffiti, hip hop is here to stay.

Jan 3, 2010 - Mary Rayme

Learn more about what scholars have written on Hip-Hop music and what side of the coin they stand on.

Jun 25, 2010 - Brunella Irma Costagliola

Respect has become a common term within Hip Hop culture; it therefore seems rather incongruent that its' stars have gained notoriety for their disrespectful behaviour.

Sep 14, 2009 - Hannah O'Connor

Many people mistakenly see hip hop as a homophobic, misogynistic, intolerant musical genre.

Mar 15, 2011 - Tristan Devereux

"In the mid-70's, young black men were looking for a new identity. The black church was not satisfying their needs in the quest for a new redemptive age."

Feb 25, 2010 - TiAja Ellis

Hip hop and rap music has gone from powerful figures like Nas and Big L, to just about anyone.

Aug 26, 2011 - Adam Frauts

The history of hip hop includesunderstanding the Bronx, Kool Herc and the elements of hip hop like the emcee and the DJ.

Jan 3, 2011 - Larry Ware

Hip hop music, is here to stay and touching every phase of music...even country. Marketing companies worldwide seek the hottest hip hop sounds for clients.

Jul 4, 2011 - Jerry Doby

The biblical wise man Solomon once said, "there is nothing new under the sun." He was right. Nothing is ever totally original. Hip-Hop music is no exception.

Feb 4, 2010 - TiAja Ellis

Thought political events doesn't usually inspire images of your favorite rapper. That could change soon as some of the game's biggest names are set to perform at the DNC.

Jul 16, 2008 - Erin T. McMillon

What is crunk? What is beatboxing? What do all those hip hop names and definitions actually mean?

Nov 21, 2010 - Mary Rayme

Money isn't the only green that concerns artists like Drake and The Roots. Here's how some hip-hop artists are embracing the environmental movement.

Jul 1, 2010 - Melissa Cole