Southern rap rose from regional pride to global influence, blending funk, soul, and heavy bass with local storytelling. From Miami bass to Atlanta trap, each city added its own flavor. Artists like ...

To get in the mood for this one, I've put on an old favorite, a deep bass track by Dead Prez. It turns out the song's title, and main refrain--"It's Bigger Than Hip Hop"--applies to the power of music ...

Hip-hop at it's core is lyrics on a beat, with both being vital for the final product. Throughout the genre's history, there have been some truly incredible beats that turned producers into stars, and ...