11 De La Soul deep cuts that salute their greatness

These 11 De La Soul deep cuts offer insight into the versatility and creative genius of the iconic Hip Hop trio of Posdnous, ...
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Pop Goes Hip-Hop: Take Rap’s “Exit” From Billboard’s Top 40 With A Grain Of Salt

The highest appearance by a hip-hop song is YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s “Shot Callin,” at No. 44. Yet in 1990, hip-hop was still in its keeping-it-real phase. Biz’s pop chart ascendence (rap’s ...

From 'Fire Island' to Farmingdale': 8 songs that name-check Long Island (and not one's by Billy Joel!)

Long Island-themed songs across genres include hits by Village People, Rufus Wainwright and They Might Be Giants.

For the First Time In 35 Years, No Rap Songs Hit Top 40 On Billboard’s Hot 100

This has not occurred since 1990, when Cold Chillin’ Re cords artist Biz Markie reached No. 29 in February 1990 with “Just a Friend.” That placement marked the beginning of a successful streak of a ...

Here’s What The Alchemist Has to Say About No Rap Songs Being in Hot 100 Top 40 for First Time Since 1990

The Alchemist has added his two cents on the topic that had Rap Twitter in a frenzy this week.
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Billboard Hot 100 sees first rap-free top 40 since 1990

For the first time in 35 years, there are no rap songs in the Billboard Hot 100’s top 40. The shift came after Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s 13-week No 1 hit Luther dropped off the ...
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No Rap Songs in Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 for the First Time Since 1990

The last time the Hot 100 had zero rap songs in the top 40 was Feb. 2, 1990, when Biz Markie's "Just a Friend " reached No. 41. That single would jump to No. 29 the following week, sparking a 35-year, ...

Alabama musician on his years in late guitar legend’s band: ‘How cool is that?’

Philip Shouse was member of late great Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley's touring band. Shouse has also worked with likes of Kiss' ...

Are we living through a rap drought? The Billboard charts suggest we are

Billboard reports that “the lack of rap songs in the Hot 100’s top 40 is the latest sign of a recent dip in rap’s commercial ...

As Asheville's Orange Peel works on new venue, look back at some of its biggest shows

The Asheville music venue The Orange Peel is working on a new riverfront concert venue. Take a look at some of the club's iconic shows.

Billboard's recent rule change ends a three-decade-long streak for the genre

The last time no rap songs lingered in the top 40 slots was the first week of February in 1990, when Biz Markie ’s hit “Just a Friend” had just climbed to No. 41. The next week it jumped to No. 29. A ...