Hip Hop

Spawning the solo careers of Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, the impact the Fugees had on the 90s mainstream was immense. They were one of few groups to rap about what their life was really like, showing not every hip-hop artist is a gangster from the hood.

The Main Attraction, Blowfly, DJ Shadow, Big Audio Dynamite and more feature in our playlist of sounds that inspired 'Since I Left You'.

Pioneering electro DJ Greg Wilson is one of the most respected DJ’s and re-editers in the world. Here, he shares with us his favourite albums of all time.

Kathy Sledge runs us through the music that have been giving her comfort during an emotionally challenging era.

Check out the full presentation and gallery from our recent J Dilla 'Donuts' event with Raj from Boiler Room.

De La Soul changed the game with 3 Feet High and Rising proving that hip-hop was more than just rapping about the streets, taking inspiration from pop, soul, disco, and even country music.

John Grant runs us through the music that has been helping him though lockdown.

Gilles Peterson joins Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy to lift the lid on the albums that have been getting him through these troubled times.

'The Chronic' is one of the most important albums in hip-hop and although the lyrics are more than controversial, it's incredible production had an enduring impact. Listen to the story and music.