In the Hip Hop universe, mixtapes have often been the unsung heroes that serve as the foundation for raw talents to blossom into legends. From the gritty streets to the digital realm of sites like ...

A new documentary reveals the history of mixtapes through interviews with some of the most well-known figures in Hip-Hop. A new documentary film delves into mixtapes’ vital role in shaping Hip-Hop, ...

Pressing altered versions of classic projects into boutique collector’s items sends a fuzzy message in a significant year, Nadine Smith writes. This year has been filled with countless tributes to rap ...

New books collecting objects central to rap’s physical history demonstrate the importance of celebrating these relics before they vanish. Credit... Supported by By Jon Caramanica For the last year, ...

Every day this week, Hip-Hop Wired and the Wired 25 will be counting down the best of everything from 2012. Today, Hip-Hop Wired takes a look at the 25 best free efforts from your favorite artists in ...

Brandon “Jinx” Jenkins rode his bike to Kmart after school. It was 2000 and he was 13 years old, but he wanted Ludacris’ debut album, Back for the First Time. When he got there, he had to convince the ...

The culmination of 2 Chainz’s rise to superstar status came in the form of his debut album under Def Jam Records, Based On A T.R.U. Story. Collaborations were heavy with big songs featuring Drake, ...