On this date in 1996, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter dropped the lead single to one of the most revered debut albums in hip-hop history ...

Rapper-turned-fashion mogul A$AP Rocky was acquitted today of a pair of assault charges stemming from a dispute with a former ...

“We love bands like Green Day and No Doubt, and we throw in some ’90s hip hop too, like Coolio and Biggie,” he explained. “It’s a full spectrum of sounds from that era. You’re getting ...

Missy Elliott’s *The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)* wasn’t just a debut—it was a revolution. Released in 1997, the music video ...

I was the perfect age when hip-hop and rap started to get big — a young early-‘80s teenager who was way into punk rock and ...

Welcome to the (re)launch of Mercury Music Picks! Every week we’ll sift through the sea of concerts, gigs, and shows to let you know what’s really good in Portland. This week we’ve got three(!) local ...

Do you hike in the mountains, swim in the ocean, watch the sunset or listen to birds? Do you wish the outdoors were easier to access where you live? By Natalie Proulx What is it like to report ...

Discover 30 stunning modern fonts that elevate both web and print design projects. From sleek sans-serifs to contemporary serifs, free and paid! You know that moment when you see a beautifully ...

Later, as the 80s rolled into the 90s, the UK’s rare groove scene ... Britfunk, pop, and hip-hop failed to find a receptive audience. Though their time in the spotlight was brief, one ...