Freestyle beat music grew from the raw energy of Bronx block parties, fueled by Afro-Caribbean creativity and limited resources. Innovators like DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash transformed ...

Ten years after his run helped define a generation’s summer, Fetty Wap returns with Zavier, a more reflective, evolved sound and a chance to tap back into something people have been wanting to feel ...

Freestyle rap isn’t just raw talent—it’s a skill you can train like any other. From mastering breath control to building rhyme chains, consistent practice is the key. Whether you’re rocking a cypher ...

While the rapper scores a new hit, her next release is already scheduled to arrive this Friday. By Trevor Anderson Cardi B is back in the top 10 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs chart as “Like What ...

A daily chronicle of creativity in film, TV, music, arts, and entertainment, produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from November 2014 – March 2020. Host John Horn leads the ...

New York’s hip-hop scene had plenty of surprises in 2014, the most unexpected of which was probably the return of freestyling. What was once considered a niche pastime or endangered art form has found ...

This article was taken from the February 2014 issue of Wired magazine. Be the first to read Wired's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands on loads of additional content by ...

Ever so often the internet delivers a gift that keeps on giving. Case in point: a rare video of Tupac Shakur, Warren G, Richie Rich and Big Syke freestyling in the studio has popped up online. The ...

“Freestyle Love Supreme“ invites you to drown out the white noise of reality and lose yourself in the feel of the beat. This gleefully improvised hip-hop musical marks the first live performance at ...

Suddenly, Reverse went in for the kill. He had everyone in the audience throw various items on the floor, ranging from cell phones to sneakers to backpacks. The Cuban rapper then proceeded to ...