South Florida’s place in hip-hop history cannot be overstated. It is, after all, the birthplace of the South’s first subgenre of hip-hop and the South’s first Black-owned hip-hop label. More than that ...
South Florida’s distinctive, burgeoning rap scene is one of the best out there right now. With a rap climate that mimics the temperature of the state – scorchingly hot and always on the rise – South ...
It's a famous scene by now: André 3000 in a purple dashiki, Big Boi in an Atlanta Braves jersey, the pair ascending the steps of the stage at the 1995 Source Awards to accept the trophy for New Artist ...
An exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver is celebrating “the visual and sonic output of the American South.” The MCA’s “The Dirty South: Contemporary Art, Material Culture, and the Sonic ...
Editor’s note: This story is part of That’s My Word, KQED’s year-long exploration of Bay Area hip-hop history, with new content dropping all throughout 2023. “Picture me on a tour bus in 1995 with a ...
In the realm of hip hop, where the narrative often champions youth, South Africa is witnessing an unprecedented ...
At the 1995 Source Awards, André 3000 issued a proclamation, or a prophecy: "The South got something to say." Inspired by his words, this list represents some of the most impactful songs, albums and ...
An exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver is celebrating “the visual and sonic output of the American South.” The MCA’s “The Dirty South: Contemporary Art, Material Culture, and the Sonic ...