Albums like To Pimp a Butterfly and 1999 blend jazz harmonies with sharp lyricism, proving the genre’s deep connection. Hip-hop may keep evolving, but funk and jazz remain its heartbeat, fueling its ...

From watching his father perform with jazz luminaries as a child to producing for hip-hop royalty, Karriem Riggins has spent his life at the intersection of musical worlds. The Detroit native, who ...

Hip-hop, which emerged from the streets of New York City in the late 1970s, has grown into a global cultural phenomenon. Its influence extends far beyond its own genre, permeating various musical ...