The Lantern

Introducing Ohio State’s new hip-hop class

As hip-hop begins to take prominence in musical academia, one assistant professor in the School of Music, Jason Rawls, is determined to immerse students in the popular music form. Currently teaching ...
WTOC-TV

Savannah Cultural Arts Center offering adult hip hop class

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Cultural Arts Center offers an adult hip hop class and we decided to join in! “Put your feet out. Hands out to the side. Hands up.” Like most workouts, it all ...
Yahoo

Does hip-hop need an adult contemporary category? Yes, and others, too.

(Left to right) Common and Pete Rock visit SiriusXM Studios on July 11, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) I realize that I’m an old-head, especially for hip-hop purposes. I ...
The Root

Leaders of the New School: Hip-Hop Classes Across the Country

Did you enjoy Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city? There’s now a class for that. Multiple colleges are offering hip-hop-focused classes this fall. From courses on Jay Z to Tupac, these pop-culture ...
WTNH

‘International Day’ celebration in New Haven features hip-hop class

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Students at the New Haven Adult and Continuing Education Center had a special treat on Wednesday as they turned the classroom into a dance floor. Attendees celebrated ...
The Grio

Does hip-hop need an adult contemporary category? Yes, and others, too.

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I realize that I’m an old-head, especially for hip-hop purposes. I’m 45 ...
AOL

Does hip-hop need an adult contemporary category? Yes, and others, too.

OPINION: A conversation rumbling in the hip-hop community is one of separation between the older generation’s music and that of the younger generation. It has merit. Editor’s note: The following ...