Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

A brand-new festival celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop music is coming to Ohio State Saturday. Ohio State’s School of Music and Department of African American and African Studies are set to ...

Recent analyses show that Spotify’s massive audience and playlist-driven ecosystem give independent hip-hop artists measurable growth tools, while YouTube Music’s AI-powered recommendations can ...

An analysis of playlist co-occurrence data has revealed hip-hop’s rich internal diversity, challenging its conventional single-genre label. By measuring boundary strength and internal differentiation, ...

Since celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023 and with more than its share of inclusion across academia, there has still never been a full performance degree program focused entirely on Hip Hop. At ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Music fans around the world know about the importance and influence that Memphis, Tennessee has had on hip-hop music. It’s why some say the Bluff City deserves its own permanent ...

Hip-hop is a multi-billion-dollar industry and the world’s most popular music genre. Originating in the South Bronx in the 1970s by African American and Latino communities in response to industrial ...

Hip hop therapy blends music, culture, and self-expression to improve mental health. Learn how rap helps process emotions, reduce stress, and support personal growth. Rap has always been more than ...