T.I., who headlines the Boo Bomb in Portland on Oct. 24, performs at a recent concert in Atlanta. (Dan Harr/AP/Invision) When it comes to big festivals or one-day, all-day revue type shows featuring ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. It’s strange to think that Dam-Funk has only been officially releasing ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. A discography full of gun-toting gangsta rap, gritty street tales and ...

From 12pm ET to 12am ET on Sunday (January 1), Hip Hop fans can hear personal stories from Flash as well as exclusive mixes from DJ Jazzy Jeff, Mannie Fresh, Pete Rock and, of course, Mix Master Mike.

He's an early pioneer of West Coast G-funk and a legendary producer and remixer, but at this point DJ Quik is probably more beloved in theory than in fact. He hasn't released a solo album since 2005's ...

Last January marked 25 years since rapper/producer DJ Quik released his classic debut, Quik Is the Name. A landmark album for West Coast hip-hop, the project would go on to influence both coasts, ...

Right now, hip-hop is in the midst of an actually entertaining rap beef. Both Drake and Pusha T, two capable wordsmiths, are trading diss records down the slippery slope of who might be willing to go ...

The Beastie Boys’ former DJ is now the first turntablist to tour virtually using AR-VR technology as part of Godsmack’s latest tour. Mix Master Mike continues to push the boundaries of innovation. The ...

QUIK FIX: In the world of West Coast hip-hop, few rappers have had an impact as great as DJ Quik. Since bursting onto the scene with Quik Is the Name back in 1991, he’s been certified platinum, scored ...