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How 2Pac, Cypress Hill, and Public Enemy made “street music” famous From the underground of New York to Philadelphia, where it’s not always sunny. In the 1970s, North America was rocked by waves of countercultural and subcultural revolutions: the entire continent pulsated to the rhythm of psychedelic rock, jazz, and soul. It was then, under the influence of Jamaican immigrant culture and the rebellious spirit of the generation, that hip-hop was invented. While rock belonged mostly to privileged hippie students, hip-hop became the voice of socially vulnerable communities. The first rappers rapped about injustice and poverty at underground parties, where…

Arturia has announced the availability of a limited-edition of its iconic analog monophonic synthesizer, now with a bold space-black design and Martian green detailing.MicroBrute UFO is a raw, compact synth that is designed to deliver massive sound with a hands-on workflow.Compact, aggressive, and fiercely creative, it brings back everything producers loved about the original: gritty analog tone, wild modulation via the patchable Mod Matrix, and deep sequencing in a compact desktop format.From modular rigs to stage setups, MicroBrute UFO is a versatile companion for those who want raw analog power.MicroBrute UFO features100% analog signal path: pure VCO → Steiner-Parker filter…

Fat Joe and Jadakiss are the latest in the rap world to chime in on Drake’s new single “What Did I Miss?”On a recent episode of The Joe and Jada Show, the hip-hop veterans shared their enthusiastic reactions to Drizzy’s new single, which he premiered last week. The duo not only praised the track’s quality but also delved into its underlying themes, particularly Drake’s lyrical exploration of former allies turning against him in the rap industry.Joe said he loves Drake’s track so much that he wanted to repost it, but decided not to as he didn’t want to get involved…

Best Service has announced the release of the Chris Hein series EASY Water Harp, a sample library featuring a unique sound source full of magic, depth, and organic textures.Two handcrafted Water Harps, captured with meticulous attention to detail. The result: cinematic textures, mystical resonances, and living sounds that hit on a visceral level. Perfect for soundtracks, ambient production, game audio – or whenever you want to go off the beaten path.EASY Water Harp was recorded with extraordinary depth and nuance. It’s all about emotion, atmosphere, and feel.Chris Hein – EASY Water Harp featuresChromatically playable bowed articulations: Expressive, dynamically playable textures…

Rhodes Music has announced that its flagship MK8 MIDI piano has been added to the instrument inventory at Abbey Road Studios, one of the world’s most renowned recording facilities. The placement brings the MK8 into an environment known for its long-standing contribution to music culture and offers an opportunity for the instrument to inspire artists working at the highest level.Rhodes and Abbey Road Studios share a storied musical history, intertwined through decades of legendary recordings and iconic artists. The distinctive Rhodes sound has resonated within the studio’s walls on celebrated sessions, from Richard Wright’s ethereal tones on Pink Floyd’s “Breathe”…

Rihanna returned to Barbados this week to attend the funeral of her father, Ronald Fenty.As reported by TMZ, the singer-songwriter and fashion designer was joined by her partner, ASAP Rocky, and their two kids, RZA and Riot. In photos from the funeral, Rihanna was carrying Riot, while Rocky followed behind holding RZA. Also in attendance at the funeral was Ronald’s fiancée, Rosemary.Per TMZ, Ronald Fenty died at age 71 in Los Angeles at the end of May following a battle with an illness. Before the news of her father’s death broke, Rihanna’s brother, Rajad Fenty, was seen arriving at Cedars-Sinai…

UVI has announced a significant update to its 8-part percussion instrument and sequence designer, delivering powerful new features to producers.Percussion Factory 2 includes intelligent preset generation, performance-oriented sequence modifiers, morphable groove, deep sound design capabilities, over 1,700 percussion sounds, 800+ presets capturing traditional music styles from around world, drag-and-drop user sample support, and much more.Percussion Factory 2 delivers even more with an all-new collection of 386 electronic and 281 foley percussion sources, expanded preset library, enhanced effects, and an all-new dark mode UI. Combined with its already extensive acoustic library, Percussion Factory 2 represents one of the most comprehensive and…

Janet Jackson held hands with Maxwell at a London theater event Monday night fueling speculation about a possible romance. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Janet Jackson and Maxwell turned heads Monday night (July 7) in London when they arrived hand-in-hand at the 1,500th performance of Cabaret, setting off a wave of speculation about a possible relationship between the two artists. Jackson, 59, stepped out in…

Blue Cat Audio has announced the release of a new “augmented” wah pedal simulation plugin.Originally available only as a built-in plugin inside the Axiom guitar software, Miaow Wah has grown up and is now available as an independent plugin, with a new LFO mode, new presets and customization features. It is now capable of a wide range of filtering and modulation effects in addition to traditional wah pedals simulations.The plugin includes a wide variety of predefined wah models inspired by legendary pedals, which can be controlled manually with an expression pedal, or can be triggered automatically with a built-in envelope…

Splice has released a new sample pack from acclaimed trap producer Southside. The first in a series of three, King of Trap distills the aggressive energy and raw grooves of a producer whose name is synonymous with the genre.To celebrate the release of “King of Trap,” Splice is introducing an 808 music genre in its Create AI tool, which enables producers, songwriters, and instrumentalists to craft song starters and create stacks using compatible sounds from across Splice’s extensive catalog.Southside’s extensive resume includes hits for Drake, Future, Meek Mill, Gucci Mane, Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Travis Scott, and more. With the King…