Record store managers in New York City were mystified by the flood of kids looking for old vinyl rather than the latest releases. As hip-hop compositions began to be released on records in the ...

While hip-hop originated as a vinyl medium, now vinyl is mostly just an expensive gimmick to entice collectors, more like merch than actual music. Of course, it’s not actually the first time ...

SUMMERS: At the time, hip-hop happened live at parties. Nobody actually making it thought you could capture that on vinyl. DAN CHARNAS: That's the craziest idea ever. SUMMERS: Music historian Dan ...

Through the decades, disc jockeys have evolved from background figures to a creative force shaping hip-hop music and culture ... with new ways to manipulate vinyl records on the turntables.

The Playboi Carti vinyl is not just a collection of songs; it represents a cultural shift in hip-hop. Carti’s unique style, characterized by his playful delivery and experimental beats ...

the album explores the roots of jazz and Hip-Hop while reimagining their possibilities for the future. Adding to that ...

“QPL’s hip hop program has drawn people of all ages and backgrounds to our spaces and has created a unique community connected by a love for music and knowledge,” QPL President and CEO Dennis ...