A Look at Rappers’ History With Ghostwriting
Pushin' pen.
Biz Markie
Explore the History of the Hip-Hop Remix and What It Really Means Today
Read about how the hip-hop remix was created and how rappers like SpotemGottem are transforming the way the remix is viewed today.
Hip-Hop’s Most In-Demand Jewelers Tell the Stories of Creating Icy Works of Art for Today’s Rap Stars
Hip-hop's most in-demand jewelers tell the stories behind working with rap stars to create icy works of art that are completely unmatched.
Biz Markie Is Alive and in Medical Care Despite Reports of His Passing
Reports of Biz Markie's death are false.
Sampled: Tom Tom Club, “Genius of Love” (1981)
The Tom Tom Club's 1981 hit "Genius of Love" has been one of the most popular samples in hip-hop and R&B. In this new series, we broke down the history of the song, and some classic '90s and '00s cuts that sampled the track.