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Philadelphia's musical institutions have long played an important role in the music of Pennsylvania and that of the nation, especially in the early development of hip hop music. [1] Philadelphia's diverse population has also given it a reputation for styles ranging from dancehall to Irish traditional music , as well as a thriving classical and ...
Warren Sabir McGlone (born September 17, 1969), known by the stage name Steady B, is an American hip hop emcee who, along with Schoolly D, the Fresh Prince, and Three Times Dope, was one of the first wave of Philadelphia-area emcees to gain notoriety in the mid-to-late 1980s.
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The song made history in 2019 as the first hip-hop track to win the song of the year Grammy – and it was parodied by global artists to speak to corruption and injustice in Nigeria, Malaysia and ...
As hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary on Aug. 11, The Times looks back at the artists, songs and innovations that changed the course of popular culture. The 50 greatest moments in hip-hop history
The Roots Picnic is an annual music festival created and hosted by hip hop group, The Roots. Co-founder, Shawn Gee, and manager of The Roots serves as executive producer of the festival. [1] The festival is held in Philadelphia, their hometown at the Mann at Fairmount Park. The first festival was held on June 7, 2008.
Hip hop music, R&B music, and neo soul music are popular elements of entertainment in Pennsylvania, including: Will Smith and his hip-hop partnership with Jazzy Jeff, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, are from West Philadelphia. Smith had three #1 Hot 100 hits, including "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" and "Wild Wild West".
As the genre turns 50, hip-hop legends, fans and more are helping to mark the musical milestone. Here's why. Hip-hop turns 50: How a musical genre became a 'cultural phenomenon'