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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...